Sustainability Science and Policy (SSP): Phd Program 4095 views

PhD Program in Sustainability Science and Policy (SSP): This an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Sustainability Science and Policy (SSP) which is designed to educate young researchers and university teachers in the economic, social and natural science disciplines.

Sustainability science is a novel multi-disciplinary approach to science disciplines that addresses the limitations of traditional scientific methods in dealing with the complex reality of social institutions working on natural phenomena.

Objective: The doctoral dissertations research done during the program’s will mainly focus on integrative and interdisciplinary research that is required to explore science and policy issues in sustainable development.

Integrated Assessment methods and concepts (e.g. modeling, transitions, scenario analysis etc) will be involved to provide relevant answers to the central questions of sustainable development and research.

For the latest information, see the PhD pages of the ICIS website.

Application & admissions

Key Features:

• The programme is designed for international student
• Candidates must hold a master’s degree from a recognized university or institution of higher education.
• Master’s degree in humanities, economics, political science, engineering, natural sciences or social sciences.
• Excellent written and vocal English language also expected.
• Candidates should establish an ability to work independently
• Previous research experience

This PhD programme is offered through the International Centre for Integrated assessment & Sustainable development (ICIS).

Contact

Maastricht University
P.O. Box 616
6200 MD Maastricht
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 43 388 2662

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