Call for PhD researchers

Call for 18 PhD Fellowships

The EUFOG doctoral network “Contested EU Foreign Policy in an Era of Geopolitics” invites applications for 18 PhD Fellowships.

Funded by the Horizon Europe MSCA programe, EUFOG offers an integrated three-year doctoral programme, providing world-class, interdisciplinary research and specialised training in social and political sciences, political economy, and communication, including research visits and secondments at associated partners, to bridge the gap between academic research and everyday policy practice.

As part of EUFOG you will be immersed in an enriching and expert community and will forge crucial relationships both in academic environments and in industry. The opportunity to work in different academic/industry environments and connect with peers will prove invaluable for your career.

 

Benefits

The MSCA Doctoral Network programme offers highly competitive and attractive working and salary conditions, including full social security benefits. Each doctoral candidate will receive a living allowance, a mobility allowance, as well as family allowance, long-term leave and special needs allowances (only if applicable). As an MSCA doctoral candidate, you will:

  • be enrolled in a doctoral programme;

  • work full-time on the project;

  • be recruited under an employment contract or equivalent direct contract which would confer similar benefits and social security coverage for a maximum period of 36 months;

Requirements

We seek excellent and motivated researchers who fulfill all the following criteria:

  • Applicants must not already be in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment;

  • Applicants must comply with the physical mobility rule;

  • Applicants must meet all the academic criteria for admission to the doctoral programme of the university awarding the PhD degree.

Please read the Guide for Applicants carefully for more information on general and specific admission requirements as well as for the list of PhD projects.