PhD in History and Civilization
European University Institute - Department of History and Civilization
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
Leading European institution for post-graduate studies in history and civilization for the early modern and modern period
European research focus, cosmopolitan ambiance, cultural and linguistic diversity
Focus on comparative and transnational history
Four-year Ph.D. grants
Exchange programmes with major European and US universities
First-class library and data access
Extensive computing facilities
Career development
Language courses
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 JANUARY 2011
The Department of History and Civilization at European University Institute invites applications for the fourth year doctoral programme in History and Civilization
http://www.eui.eu/ProgrammesAndFellowships/DoctoralProgramme/HowToApply.aspx
Studying for a PhD in history at the EUI means being actively engaged with the full range of historical research in Europe - its academic disputes, its cultural riches, and different kinds of civility and sociability. In the first year emphasis is placed not only on starting up the PhD project, but also on research training, with seminars offering unique opportunities to study and debate methodological issues, to delve into the riches of European historiography, to acquire new research skills, to develop presentation style and academic writing, and to study foreign languages.
Work in the Department is organized to allow for regular research trips, funded by the Institute, for work in archives and libraries across Europe and beyond. First-class library and data access, extensive computing facilities, career development, language courses, post-doc fellowships exist at the EUI.
http://www.eui.eu/DepartmentsAndCentres/HistoryAndCivilization/Index.aspx
Each year around 35 citizens of EU Member States, Norway and Switzerland, and a small number from elsewhere, are admitted to the PhD programme
www.eui.eu/ProgrammesAndFellowships/DoctoralProgramme/AdmissionRequirements.aspx
Grants and additional allowances are provided for periods of up to a term for exchange programmes in places such as Berkeley, Berlin, London, New York, Paris.
http://www.eui.eu/ProgrammesAndFellowships/DoctoralProgramme/GrantInfo.aspx
The institute also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities: clubs, societies, sports (football team), a theatre group, cycling, yoga......
Contact:
Prof. Antonella Romano - Director of Graduate Studies
antonella.romano@eui.eu
HEC Department
European University Institute
Via Boccaccio 121
50133 Firenze - Italy
phone: +39.055.4685.276
fax: +39.055.468.5203