PhD Programme in Political Studies (POLS) - NASP jobs and careers

About PhD Programme in Political Studies (POLS) - NASP

The PhD in Political Studies is a joint programme of the Department of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Milan and the Department of Political and Social Sciences of the University of Pavia. Director: prof. Fabio Franchino The Faculty includes scholars from leading universities: EUI,Central European University, U. of Florida, U. of Lausanne, U. of Bologna, U. of Turin, Polytechnic Turin, U. of Valle d’Aosta, U. of Padua, Catholic University Milan, Bicocca University Milan Aims & Structure The programme aims to train young researchers who can be employed in academic institutions, research centres, public and private organizations & think tanks. Former doctoral students also work as officials in EU institutions, national public administrations and political institutions, as well as data analysts and policy analysts in private companies. The PhD programme includes 3 main phases The 1st year is spent at NASP Graduate School in Social and Political Sciences. Doctoral students are assigned to one of the 5 Research Areas and Individual study plans are designed accordingly to earn at least 60 credits through compulsory coursework and examinations, research project advancement, attendance to international and peer seminars, conferences & summer schools. During the 1st year, PhD students also select a supervisor & a co-supervisor from the Faculty 5 Research Areas • Comparative Political Institutions & European Union Politics • Public policy & Welfare State • Public Opinion, Political Communication & Political Behavior • International Studies • Political & Legal Philosophy During the 2nd and 3rd year, PhD students undertake research, visiting periods and dissertation writing. The 2nd year is partly spent abroad on visiting. The 3rd year is dedicated to the completion of the empirical research and to writing the doctoral thesis. The dissertation is then submitted to external review. After thesis revision, Phd students are invited to VIVA