ISES :: Institute for Social and European Studies Foundation

The International Max Planck Research School on the Social and Political Constitution of the Economy (IMPRS-SPCE) offered jointly by the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies and the University of Cologne, invites suitable candidates to apply for the doctoral program.

Applicants must hold a Diploma or a Masters degree in political science, sociology, organization studies or related fields. Degrees must be received by September 2011. Program details and the online application form can be found at http://imprs.mpifg.de

Fellowships will start on October 1, 2011. They will be awarded for 15 months with the option of two additional years. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of 1,100 EUR that will increase by 100 EUR each year. Working languages at the Research School are English and German. The deadline for application is March 15, 2011.

Doctoral fellows will participate in a graduate school program including courses and summer school sessions and will take part in the intellectual life of the Institute and the University. Doctoral degrees are awarded by the University of Cologne. In addition, students at the IMPRS-SPCE may acquire a French doctorate by entering a joint doctoral program with Sciences Po in Paris (Co-tutelle).

The Max Planck Society and the University are committed to improving the opportunities for women in the sciences.

IMPRS-SPCE Max
Planck Institute for the Study of Societies
Paulstr. 3
50676 Cologne | Germany
Phone +49.221.2767.0
Fax +49.221.2767.555
imprs@mpifg.de
http://imprs.mpifg.de