CEU Scholarship Program - PhD Studies in Economics
Central European University is pleased to announce a
Special Scholarships Program for PhD Studies in Economics.
Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID) Eligibility Citizens of Albania, Bosnia-
Herzegowina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania and
Yugoslavia (Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia) are eligible to
submit applications.
Entry Requirements: Students seeking admission to the 4-
year PhD program offered by the Economics Department must
meet the general CEU admissions requirements for doctoral
programs. Candidates for the PhD program in Economics
should also submit GRE test scores. Successful applicants
are expected to hold an MA in Economics or in related
fields (i.e. Mathematics, Statistics, etc) or equivalent
degrees with a GPA of 3.3 or higher. In addition,
candidates will be required to prove proficiency in
mathematics, familiarity with relevant economic theory
and with research methodology. A research interest in the
region is preferred but not required.
Applicants to the PhD program should submit three letters
of recommendation, relevant graduate and undergraduate
transcripts and a three-page research proposal.
PhD Program Structure
The program consists of a course work component (taught
core and optional courses) and a period of research for
completion of the doctoral dissertation. The course work
component of the PhD program is made up of four terms.
Overall, students should take 32 credits from core and
optional subjects with a minimum of 16 credits from the
core subjects. Core subjects are offered, while optional
subjects may or may not be offered every academic year.
At the end of the third term a comprehensive examination
embracing Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Econometrics
will be taken. The research period of a candidate starts
when all required course work has been completed.
Financial Aid
- Full Tuition Waiver
- Subsistence and Living Expenses Scholarship
- Travel Grant from home country to CEU
Application deadline: 3rd January 2001
For further information please contact your local coordinator:
http://www.ceu.hu/misc/admissions/Local_CEU_Coordinators.htm
For More Information: http://www.ceu.hu/misc/admissions/balkanphd.htm
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