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History and Civilization – (Ph.D.)
European University Institute
Department of History and Civilization
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| Application Deadline: | 31 January each year | ||
| Location: | Florence / Italy / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 48 months | Start Date: | August, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The EUI Department of History and Civilization studies European History from the Renaissance to the present day, recognizing that the idea—or ideas—of Europe remains contested, as does the issue of its frontiers over time. The Department is committed to seeing European History in a global perspective, investigating Europe’s history in relation to other regions and cultures of the world. It distinguishes itself as a place where different historiographical and methodological approaches meet, and, while most activities are conducted in English, it encourages multi-lingualism.
Defined by intellectual openness, the Department strongly promotes comparative and transnational studies of cultural and economic trends; the history of social, political and intellectual movements and traditions; and a gender approach to history. It aims to capture the range of contradictions, specificities, continuities and breaches that characterize both Europe’s past and the study of that past, so as to face the most challenging questions of its present.
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The Department offers a structured four-year doctoral programme. In the first year doctoral researchers study historiographical and methodological issues and the in-depth exploration of selected central themes of European history.
In the second, third and fourth years, researchers pursue their individual research, and are invited to present the results of their work in seminars and workshops. Professors direct more specialized research seminars, tailored to the needs of researchers.
The Department provides training in research skills, IT and multimedia skills and encourages researchers and fellows to make use of the Language Centre.
Funding is provided for doctoral researchers to go on a mission twice a year to work in archives and libraries. Researchers may also receive financial support to present their work-in-progress at international conferences.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
You must meet the minimum degree requirements set by the national grant authorities by the beginning of the academic year for which you have applied. If you are a national of Latin America, you must have graduated at the time of applying.
The annual deadline for applying is 31 January.
- Austria: completion of university studies (Magister-Grad)
- Belgium: maîtrise or master (economics), or licence with distinction
- Cyprus: Ptychion or equivalent degree
- Denmark: kandidateksamen
- Finland: ylempi korkeakoulututkinto/högre högskoleexamen, equivalent foreign degree
- France: DEA (or Master) or equivalent to bac + 5
- Germany: completion of university studies and the qualifications required to study for a doctorate
- Greece: ptychion
- Italy: laurea (vecchio ordinamento); laurea specialistica /Masters (nuovo ordiinamento)
- Netherlands: doctoraal examen or Master's degree
- Norway: Master's degree or Cand.Philol, Cand.Polit, Cand.Oecon., Cand.Sociol., or Cand.Jur.
- Poland: Magister, Magister inzynier lub inny równorzedny
- Portugal: licenciatura and qualifications required to study for a doctorate in Portugal
- Spain: licenciatura
- Sweden: kandidatexamen and the qualifications required to study for a doctorate
- Switzerland: licence/diplôme or master
- UK & Ireland: good honours degree (min. Upper Second); preference to those with a Master's degree
- Latin American countries: licenciatura
- Other countries: diploma equivalent to the minimum qualification needed to study for a doctorate in a given country
Candidates must have a good working knowledge of English.
Accreditation
The following Member States of the European Union (as Contracting States of the EUI) contribute directly to the Institute’s budget and to its grant programme:
Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain have official regulations for recognition of the Institute’s doctorate
Funding details
EU Member States
Grants and tuition fees for Ph.D. candidates are covered by the national grant-awarding authority for Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
For Latvia information forthcoming.
New EU Member States
Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Romania and Slovakia are new EU Members States, but have not yet signed the EUI Convention. Consequently, there are currently no grants available for Ph.D. candidates from these countries.
Candidates from these countries are encouraged to apply. They do not pay the €12,000 yearly tuition fee.
Associate Member States, Norway and Switzerland
Nationals of Norway and Switzerland and may be admitted to the EUI under the Association Agreements.
Grants and tuition fees for doctoral candidates are covered by the national grant-awarding authority.
Turkey
The terms of the grant agreement with the Turkish authorities are currently under revision.
Countries Covered by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs awards grants to candidates from: Croatia, the Russian Federation and the CIS.
Tuition fees are also covered by the Ministry.
Countries Covered by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs awards grants to candidates from Latin American Countries: Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haití, Republica Dominicana, Paraguay, Bolivia, Perú, Ecuador, Cuba, Colombia, Costa Rica, Brasil, México, Chile, Venezuela, Panamá, Argentina, Uruguay.
Tuition fees are also covered by the Ministry.
Other Non-EU Countries
Nationals from other non-EU countries not mentioned above may also be admitted to the EUI.
Successful candidates from countries not covered by the above programmes must:
- guarantee they have sufficient funds (minimum € 1,200 a month) to support themselves in Florence during the programme (12 or 48 months)
- pay the EUI tuition fees of € 12,000 a year
The Principal is authorised to reduce or waive fees for candidates from developing countries.
Payment of fees and maintenance grant must be through a national or private grant foundation.
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