Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) | Phd Fellowship

Job Fields and Important Details

FieldsDescription
PositionPhd Fellowship
OrganisationInstitute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS), Erasmus University Rotterdam
CountryNetherlands
CityRotterdam
No of Vacancies01
Project Name- Strategic Urban Planning and Policy - Urban Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change - Infrastructure and Green Cities - Urban Economic Development and Resilience - Urban Housing, Equity and Social Justice - Urban Land Governance for Sustainable Development
Skills and Qualifications

We require candidates to have a bachelor's degree and a master degree from a recognised university in a field related to urban development and governance.
We require our candidates to have obtained at least First Class, GPA 3.6, A-, Dutch grade 8.0, or an equivalent with the master's degree.

ExperienceIf English is not your mother tongue, an English language test or, in some cases, other proof of English proficiency is required. We only accept certificates from TOEFL and IELTS as official language tests, which are not older than 2 years at the time of the application submission. TOEFL: 600 Paper-based test 250 Computer-based test 100 Internet-based test IELTS: We require a result of 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 on each sub-test. Exemptions from English language testing are possible, but not guaranteed, if: a) You have previously completed your master's degree through the English medium b) and you have graduated not longer than 3 years at the time of your application submission. In such cases, students can submit the following two compulsory documents for consideration (not guaranteed): An example of a previously submitted, substantial essay or thesis in English. Confirmation from the institution that the language of instruction was entirely in the English medium.
SalaryAs per industry standards

Organisation Details

IHS is a cooperative institute of the Erasmus School of Economics and the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR). Since its foundation in 1958, IHS has grown to be one of the world’s leading research centres in the field of urban development and governance. The institute prides itself on considerable resources and a well-established international research infrastructure. With IHS’ partner universities and its over 8,000 alumni from more than 140 nations, the institute has built a strong international network of urban professionals. In addition, IHS has strategic alliances, partnerships and framework agreements with international organisations such as the World Bank, United Nations, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, and the European Union. Undertaking a PhD degree at IHS, Erasmus University Rotterdam is a unique chance to benefit from these international collaborative efforts. In a small class, environment candidates are supported by high profile international supervisors with many years of experience in the urban development and governance industry.

Job Description

Erasmus University has two types of PhD candidates: ‘internal’ with full employment status and ‘external’, or self-funded, candidates. External PhD candidates have their own research proposal and can secure funding for their project through private resources or grants, for instance, scholarships from national or local governments. IHS welcomes external PhD candidates.

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