Graduate College: Economics of Innovative Change
A structured PhD programme exploring the economic dynamics of innovation, behaviour, and institutional change.
Best for:Best for economics graduates with a strong interest in innovation dynamics, institutional economics, and empirical research methods.
Overview
This doctoral programme at Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers advanced research opportunities in economics, focusing on the generation, effects, and dynamics of innovative change. Participants engage in a three-year structured curriculum combining theoretical training, research activities, and international collaboration. The programme includes summer schools with leading international researchers and emphasizes methodological rigor. It is designed for high-calibre graduate students aiming to contribute to cutting-edge research in innovation economics, institutional analysis, and policy implications.
What you'll do
- Attend PhD-level courses to develop theoretical knowledge and methodological skills in the first year.
- Conduct essential research activities and develop individual PhD projects in the second year.
- Complete and finalize the doctoral thesis in the third year.
- Participate in summer schools featuring lectures by renowned international researchers.
- Engage in structured research training and discussions with peers and supervisors.
- Collaborate with international partners through joint courses and research activities.
Requirements
Degree required: Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MSc) in Economics or Business (including Finance), or a Diplom degree in a related field. Applicants may apply before completing their studies, provided they specify the expected graduation date.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; B2 level required/recommended (no proof required)
Instruction: English
- Strong background in economics or business studies, particularly in innovation and institutional economics.
- Proficiency in economic research methods and quantitative analysis.
- Ability to conduct independent research and write academic papers.
- Basic knowledge of English at B2 level (no proof required).
- Applicants must hold or be close to completing a relevant master’s degree (MA/MSc in Economics or Business).
- No nationality restrictions mentioned.
- No age restrictions mentioned.
- No prior experience caps mentioned.
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application through the official Graduate College website. Required documents include a CV, proof of degree (or expected graduation date), a research proposal, and letters of recommendation. Detailed application instructions are available on the programme’s website.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of degree (or expected graduation date)
- Research proposal
- Letters of recommendation
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