The Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University invites applications for PhD positions in Economics at the Department of Economics.
Study areas:
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Econometrics
- Labor Economics
- Public Economics
- Political Economics
- Development Economics
Qualification:
- Applicant must either have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.
- The applicant must have at least 90 ECTS credits (three semesters of full-time study) in economics, or equivalent knowledge.
- The applicant must have written a thesis in economics amounting to at least 15 ECTS credits.
- Applicants who do not have Swedish or English as their native language must show proficiency in English in order to be considered for admission (TOEFL or IELTS are recommended).
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test.
Application
Apply online and include the following information application:
- Contact details and personal data, highest degree, language skills, Contact details for 2 references
- Cover letter (no more than 2 pages) a concise statement concerning: plans for PhD studies, career objectives, what makes him/her suitable for graduate studies
- CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
- Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
- Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files)
- Application form for donation-scholarship for 2020/2021.
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| Organization | Stockholm University |
| Country | Sweden |
| Fellowship Level | Doctoral |
| Subject areas | Economics |
| Fellowship amount | Varies |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree |
| Deadline | 31st January 2020 |
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