Employment Research

TOEFL iBT: 80 IELTS: 5.5 Delivered On Campus Campus Location Erlangen, Germany Disciplines Economics, Sociology Overview Labour market decisions are supported by scientifically sound advice as in hardly any other policy field. The Institute for Employment Research makes a central contribution to this. We research the labour market in its entirety from the point of view of different disciplines and in the societal context. Features Doctoral students at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) benefit from: a professional research and policy-consulting environment in one of the key institutions advising high-ranking social policymakers, IAB’s large network of renowned national and international universities, research and policy institutions, IAB’s unique data resources on employment and social security (administrative and survey data) Programme Structure Research topics include: Structural Change and the Labour Market Labour Market Policy Education and the Labour Market Labour Force Participation, Poverty, and Social Policy Research Data and Methods Macroeconomy International and Regional Labour Markets Migration and Integration Admission requirements Academic requirements We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme. English requirements TOEFL iBT: 80 IELTS: 5.5 Other requirements General requirements We invite applications from outstanding graduates in the fields of economics, sociology or other social sciences who hold a master’s degree and have a strong interest in labour market research. Application documents should include: Application form Complete, tabular CV Copies of school-leaving certificates and certificates of vocational training and professional activities, copies of university certificates already attained A reference letter from a professor with respect to personal and academic qualification of the applicant. An outline of the project describing the fundamental, perhaps preliminary ideas of the dissertation proposal. The project outline submitted in English should be between 10,000 and 20,000 characters long, including spaces and the list of cited literature. Tuition Fees International (Non-residents): Free EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals): Free Additional Details At FAU tuition is free. However, students have to pay a semester contribution fee of 72 Euros for student services. Living costs Erlangen, Germany: 1,181-1,780 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Funding Scholarships Information Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Employment Research.