Joint PhD Programme in Economics and Governance in Netherlands

Maastricht Graduate School of Governance (MGSoG ? Maastricht University) and United Nations University-MERIT (UNU-MERIT) offers?Joint PhD Programme in Economics and Governance for International Students in?Netherlands?2013 Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to learn Economics?and Governance. Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing PhD level. Scholarship Provider: Maastricht Graduate School of Governance (MGSoG ? Maastricht University) and United Nations University-MERIT (UNU-MERIT). Scholarship can be taken at: Students will get their studies in Netherlands. Eligibility: Each applicant must be: -a Master?s degree from a relevant academic field, including:-economics, international relations, political science, law, social sciences, business administration, health sciences or public health -basic knowledge of mathematics and statistics, which is measured by reviewing the content and level of previous studies and/or working experience -basic knowledge of economics, social sciences, political science and/or law, which is measured by reviewing the content and level of previous studies and/or working experience -proficiency in English, with a minimum level of 600 PBT / 240 CBT / 100 IBT for the TOEFL or 7.0 for the IELTS (native speakers of English and students who received their Bachelor?s or Master?s education in English are exempt). Maastricht University?s TOEFL code is 7102. Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this scholarship. Scholarship Description: The PhD programme is a multidisciplinary programme offered by UNU-MERIT and the Maastricht Graduate School of Governance (MGSoG), providing advanced training in the knowledge and skills most relevant to policy analysis and the economics of technology and innovation. Built around core courses for all PhD fellows, the programme has two specializations leading to a PhD in Economics and Policy Studies of Technical Change at UNU-MERIT, or a PhD in Public Policy and Policy Analysis at the MGSoG. Number of awards offered: Not Known Tenure of award:?Not Known Value:For students who enrol in the PhD programme in Public Policy, Innovation & Development in the 2011-2012 academic year, the following tuition fees are applicable: Year 1: ? 7,000. Subsequent years: ? 2,500. The tuition fees include all programme related costs. This excludes books, specific research costs, travel costs and accommodation and visa or residence permit costs. Other Benefits:?Not Known Selection Criteria:?Not Known Notification:?Not Known How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till 31 January 2013.. Further Scholarship Information and Application http://www.merit.unu.edu/training/#phd