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You can now apply to be a Doctoral candidate in peace and conflict research at Uppsala university, Sweden. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Opportunity Details
The Department of Peace and Conflict Research was established in 1971 to conduct peace research and offer courses in peace and conflict studies. The department hosts a dynamic research milieu and is internationally oriented. Currently approx. 90 persons are employed at the Department and some 1000 students from around the world are enrolled every academic year. For more information, visit our website at Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning – Uppsala universitet (uu.se)
We are now seeking to fill:
Work description:
The PhD candidate will primarily focus on their own doctoral education. A maximum of 20% of the position may involve other administrative and educational responsibilities at the Department.
Qualifications:
Employment as a PhD candidate requires acceptance into the DPCR’s PhD program, which is decided through an evaluation of the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the program. Information concerning applications, acceptance guidelines, and other related matters may be obtained at the Department’s homepage, PhD Programme in Peace and Conflict Research – Uppsala University (uu.se)
The application shall be in English, filled out online at the web address given below and shall include:
1) completed application form for doctoral studies
2) short personal letter (1-2 pages)
3) CV
4) certified transcripts of academic records
5) a project plan (3-5 pages, excluding reference list) related to the topic specified above
6) letters of reference/recommendation (max 2 letters) or a list of references (max 2) which can be contacted
7) writing samples (1-3 samples).
The application form for doctoral studies is available at the address below, along with detailed instructions for completing the application.
Through reference to the general syllabus for graduate studies, the applicant should first ensure that they meet the requirements for general or special eligibility for studies in the field of peace and conflict research at the post-graduate level. Full information is available here.