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PSC 8101 | Introduction to Empirical Political Analysis | |
PSC 8108 | Craft of Political Inquiry | |
PSC 8109 | Dissertation Development Workshop | |
Five major field courses, including a field seminar, if applicable. | ||
Four minor field courses, including a field seminar, if applicable. |
Additional requirements
In addition to required coursework, program requirements consists of two comprehensive examinations covering a primary and supporting field, an original research paper, and a dissertation demonstrating the capacity to undertake original and significant research. The research paper, to be completed by the second year in the program, must reflect the student's ability to conduct original research. Students prepare for the comprehensive exams by taking at least five courses in their primary field and at least four courses in their supporting field, selected according to departmental guidelines. Three primary fields are available: American politics, international relations, and comparative politics. In addition, political theory, public policy, and research methodology are available as supporting fields. Petitions for a self-designed minor field (e.g., political communications) composed primarily of courses not offered by the established fields can be jointly proposed by students and faculty. All students must complete a sequence of courses in research methodology comprising PSC 8101 , PSC 8108 , and PSC 8109 .
A recommendation to the Dean for Admissions to candidacy, or the dissertation research stage, will be considered upon satisfactory completion of all coursework, research paper, field examinations, and successful defense of the dissertation prospectus. Students must pass their primary field examination with a satisfactory pass or above and must pass their supporting field examination with a bare pass or above in order to be considered eligible for promotion to candidacy. Admission to candidacy is permitted only if the student’s performance on the examinations and in the coursework gives a good indication of success in the second unit. Passing the field examinations does not in itself ensure admission to candidacy.
The dissertation prospectus must outline the central research question(s), relate the proposed research to the existing literature, detail a research methodology, and explain the nature of the original contribution that the completed project will provide. The prospectus must be presented and defended in an open forum, which all faculty and doctoral students are invited to attend. The full dissertation must be similarly defended. A dual degree program enables students to earn the master of public policy along with the PhD in the field of political science.
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Our doctoral students are advancing political science as a discipline. They explore the empirical phenomena that produce new scholarly insights—insights that improve the way governments and societies function. As a result, MIT Political Science graduates are sought after for top teaching and research positions in the U.S. and abroad. Read where program alumni are working around the world.
The MIT PhD in Political Science requires preparation in two of these major fields:
We recommend that you take a broad array of courses across your two major fields. In some cases, a single course may overlap across the subject matter of both fields. You may not use more than one such course to "double count" for the course distribution requirement. Keep in mind that specific fields may have additional requirements.
You are free to take subjects in other departments across the Institute. Cross-registration arrangements also permit enrollment in subjects taught in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University and in some of Harvard's other graduate schools.
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You will need two full academic years of work to prepare for the general examinations and to meet other pre-dissertation requirements. Typically, a minimum of eight graduate subjects are required for a PhD.
This required one-semester seminar for first-year students introduces principles of empirical and theoretical analysis in political science.
You must successfully complete at least one class in statistics.
You must successfully complete at least one class in empirical research methods.
You must successfully complete at least one class in political philosophy.
You must demonstrate reading proficiency in one language other than English by successfully completing two semesters of intermediate-level coursework or an exam in that language, or you must demonstrate your knowledge of advanced statistics by successfully completing three semesters of coursework in advanced statistics. International students whose native language is not English are not subject to the language requirement.
We encourage you to conduct field research and to develop close working ties with faculty members engaged in major research activities.
You must complete an article-length research paper and related workshop in the spring semester of the second year. The second-year paper often develops into a dissertation project.
In each of your two elected fields, you must take a general written and oral examination. To prepare for these examinations, you should take at least three courses in each of the two fields, including the field seminar.
As a rule, the doctoral thesis requires at least one year of original research and data collection. Writing the dissertation usually takes a substantially longer time. The thesis process includes a first and second colloquium and an oral defense. Be sure to consult the MIT Specifications for Thesis Preparation as well as the MIT Political Science Thesis Guidelines . Consult the MIT academic calendar to learn the due date for final submission of your defended, signed thesis.
Questions? Consult the MIT Political Science Departmental Handbook or a member of the staff in the MIT Political Science Graduate Office .
APSA Connect
The American Political Science Association awards grants, fellowships, and scholarships with the aim of advancing education and research in political science. These include grants to support scholarly research, grants to support civic engagement programming, collaborative projects on teaching political science, and research projects aimed at having real-world impact on pressing issues, and more.
The information below represents a selection of grants, fellowships, and other opportunities sponsored by APSA. APSA also maintains a listing of open grants, awards and fellowship opportunities submitted by outside organizations here .
Spring Centennial Center Research Grants — Applications due April 15th of each year. The APSA Small Research Grant Program supports research in all fields of political science. The intent of these grants is to provide funding opportunities for research conducted by political scientists not employed at PhD-granting departments in the field, or who are in non-tenure track or contingent positions ineligible for departmental funding. Summer Centennial Center Research Grants — Applications due June 15th of each year. The Centennial Center for Political Science and Public Affairs offers over $100,000 per year in research funding to APSA members. Centennial Center Research Grants assist with the costs of research, including travel, interviews, access to datasets, auxiliary devices or services necessary for scholars with disabilities to conduct their research, and access to archives.
Fund for Latino Scholarship The primary purpose of the Fund for Latino Scholarship is to encourage and support the recruitment, retention and promotion of political science students and scholars who study and research Latina/o politics (especially students and tenure track junior faculty).
Special Projects Fund grants support collaborative, member-led projects aimed at advancing the political science discipline and/or a tackling a challenge facing the discipline. Projects must be evidence-based and provide wider benefits for the profession and the discipline. Projects must be collaborative and can be focused on any area of disciplinary work, inclusive of teaching, research, service, and public engagement. Proposals can work to contribute to or advance a research area but should not focus on traditional scholarly project (e.g. production of a single author book or journal article). For examples of past funded proposals see the above link. Special Projects Fund calls for applications are not issued in pre-determined cycles but are scheduled based on availability of funding.
Research Partnerships on Critical Issues APSA’s Research Partnerships on Critical Issues program provides grants to political scientists for collaborative, research-based projects aimed at advancing the public good. The Research Partnerships on Critical Issues program has two central goals:
Pedagogical Partnerships Pedagogical Partnership grants support projects that will bring together political science faculty from different institutions in the same geographic area to share expertise and produce cutting-edge teaching resources. PI’s will lead the organization of a series of meetings that will bring a larger group of local faculty together, allow for the sharing of best practices and innovations, and produce new teaching materials and new ties between faculty in the area. All Pedagogical Partnerships proposals must include at least one PI from a community college and one organizer from a research-intensive institution. Pedagogical partnership proposals are typically due in early January of each year.
Growing Democracy Growing Democracy grants support community-based programming led by political scientists that aims to bridge the boundaries between academia and community and break down the barriers between residents and governing institutions. Growing Democracy grants provide funding for collaborations between political scientists and their local communities aimed at supporting informed, engaged, and effective citizens. Proposed work should be community-centered and developed with an awareness of community needs and recognize the expertise held by faculty and community members. Growing democracy proposals are typically due in early January of each year.
Travel Grants Standard Travel Grant:
APSA is pleased to provide travel grants to qualified applicants for attendance at association events, specifically the Teaching and Learning Conference and the APSA Annual Meeting. Qualified applicants include: U.S. graduate students, international graduate students studying in the U.S., unemployed members, international scholars, community college faculty, contingent faculty, unemployed faculty, APSA Status Committee members, and any faculty member who has been furloughed or experienced a reduction in available research funds from their college or university. Travel grants can cover costs such as mileage for attendees who travel to association events by car or plane tickets for attendees who arrive by air. Grants can also cover hotels, meals, and conference related cab fares. First time attendees and those on the job market or tenure track will receive priority consideration. All grant recipients will be reimbursed for expenses after the conclusion of the relevant association event.
The APSA Committee on the Status of LGBT Individuals in the Profession is sponsoring travel and accessibility grants to support attendance at the 2023 APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition. The grants are intended to support participation opportunities for historically excluded groups and those at institutions with limited resources. Travel grants will support individuals who will travel to Los Angeles, California for the Annual Meeting. Accessibility grants will be awarded to support indirect costs of participating in the meeting. Grants will not exceed $300 per awardee. Priority will be given to applicants with accepted poster and paper presentations, or individuals attending APSA to engage in service on LGBT-related committees/sections.
Learn more about the grant and submit your application! The application deadline is July 1, 2023.
The Lee Ann Fujii Travel Grant supports APSA Diversity Fellows’ (formerly Minority Fellows) participation in the APSA Annual Meeting to encourage engagement with research, professional development, mentoring, and collaboration. Among other factors, priority is given to individuals whose research, teaching, or mentoring focuses in the areas of political violence, ethnicity and race, African politics, racial violence in the US South, comparative politics, international relations, conflict processes, research ethics, or qualitative and interpretive methods. The APSA Lee Ann Fujii DFP Travel Grant is made possible by the generous contributions of the Fujii Family and Dr. Fujii’s colleagues and friends. The grant is meant to support APSA Diversity Fellows’ participation in the APSA annual meeting to engage in research, professional development, mentoring and collaboration. Applications for the 2023 Lee Ann Fujii DFP Travel Grant will open May 22, 2023. Recipients will be announced in July 2023. Click here for more information.
In 2015, the APSA Council approved a new standing Committee on First-Generation Higher Education Scholars in the Profession, parallel to the existing APSA status committees. The goal and mission of this committee is to bring focused attention to the ways that class, economic inequality, and mobility can affect political scientists’ ability to thrive educationally and professionally throughout their careers. The Committee is delighted to offer travel and accessibility grants up to the amount of $250 to support First Generation Higher Education Scholars in the Profession who attend the APSA Annual Meeting. We anticipate opening the 2024 cycle this year on September 18, 2023, with a deadline of October 3, 2023. Click here to read more about the program.
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Applicants who are admitted to the Political Science Graduate Program are considered for merit-based funding. No funding application is required. Our funding offers are aimed at supporting full-time graduate study with intensive research and teaching experiences. The strongest applicants are offered five years of funding from the department, provided satisfactory progress is maintained. We draw on fellowship, research assistantship, teaching assistantship, and summer funding resources in making competitive funding offers.
Full-funding awards, regardless of the categories of funding, amount to over $50,000 for the 2019-2020 academic year. This consists of a 3-quarter tuition waiver; a quarterly stipend of $7164 per quarter ($21,492 per year with three quarters of funding) ; and health insurance http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/insure/gaip/index.html with medical, dental, and vision coverage for each quarter of fellowship or employment as an RA or TA. The stipends increase as one moves through the graduate program in reaching the MA and PhC milestones. As well, students benefit from union-negotiated salary increases.
Students are responsible for paying approximately $322 in quarterly student fees.
The department awards several prestigious fellowships for first year students. Named for a prominent professor of Political Science and a past Dean of the UW Graduate School, the J.Allen Smith Fellowship provides several new students with an opportunity to pursue their own research. In addition the admissions committee draws from the Donald R. Matthews Fellowship in American Politics, the Helen E. Christopherson Fellowship, and the Paul Speyer Scholarship and Fellowship to award additional promising graduate applicants fellowship support. Fellowship recipients are matched with a faculty mentor for the duration of the fellowship.
There are also a number of other UW and external fellowships for which prospective students may apply. Administered by the University of Washington's Jackson School of International: the Foreign Language and Area Study Fellowship (FLAS) for intermediate or advanced study of approved foreign languages is available to prospective domestic students. The deadline is in January. For information and application materials please contact: http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/flas/ . Information on other Jackson International and Area Fellowships for current and some prospective students can be found at the same site.
China Studies and other Jackson Programs require nomination by our department. Many of the fellowships are renewable for two or three years and we currently have first year and advanced students with fellowships in China Studies, Korean Studies, Russian Studies and REECAS (Russia, East Europe and Central Asia).
Additionally, the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies offers the Martha H. Duggan Fellowship , providing tuition and support for living or educational expenses for graduate students whose work focuses on labor. Preference for the award is given to students committed to researching or serving those who provided caring labor, or who themselves have provided caring labor or assisted partners or other family members in gaining advanced education.
Other non-UW external fellowships and awards for current graduate students can be found at this Graduate School site: http://grad.uw.edu/graduate-student-funding/for-students .
The University of Washington values the intellectual and social enrichment provided by those with varied personal experiences or who are from educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds and it designates financial resources to support these students. The Political Science department has been successful nominating under-represented applicants for the merit-based Graduate Opportunity Program (GOP) awards. These awards are for Research Assistantships and for Graduate Diversity Fellowships. Several of the later are two-year fellowships. These fellowships are only available to US citizens and permanent residents.
Teaching assistantships provide graduate students with a combination of employment and professional training in the teaching of political science. Teaching assistants are assigned to large undergraduate courses, usually in their major fields of interest, and are provided with office space. Duties include attending lecture, teaching quiz sections (subgroups of the large lecture), and grading papers and assignments. Political Science teaching assistants are also employed by the Department of English's Interdisciplinary Writing Program. These TAs teach writing skills to Political Science undergraduates. The time commitment is 20 hours per week.
In addition, the College of Arts and Sciences and the department provide funding to hire advanced Political Science TAs for positions as Lead TA, Director of the Writing Center and Computor Lab Assistant. The writing center Director works 20 hours per week in the Political Science Advising Office.
Research assistantships provide a combination of employment and professional training in research. No application is required for a RA position as applicants will be considered for these opportunities as part of the admissions process and as openings arise. Students with research assistantships gain the valuable experience of working with faculty on a faculty research project or in an affiliated research center. Examples of centers directed by Political Science faculty are: the Center for American Politics and Public Policy, the Center for Communication and Civic Engagement, the Washington Institute for the Study of Ethnicity and Race, and the Center for Labor Studies . The time commitment for research assistants is a maximum of 20 hours per week.
Continuing students who are on campus during the summer are typically engaged in a variety of activities that provide financial support: on fellowship; as Research Assistants with faculty and research centers; in department hourly positions such as in the advising office; or in language study on FLAS or other foreign language fellowships. More advanced students are often abroad on language and dissertation grants and are studying or conducting fieldwork. Many of our graduate students who have reached Candidacy teach independently in the Political Science department summer programs.
Funding from the department after the first year is usually in the form of TAships. A number of continuing students have opportunities as RAs or in special assignments as described above or statistical consulting. Continuing students are eligible to apply for department graduate research awards, travel grants, and compete for graduate paper prizes and teaching awards.
The department has also been successful in funding advanced graduate students who are beyond eligibility for TAships and many graduate students find Teaching Assistant positions in areas related to their research in other social science departments. Almost all advanced students teach at least one independent class before leaving this degree program. (With a number of universities, colleges, and community colleges in the area, many graduate students find part-time employment teaching classes outside the University of Washington as well.) Moreover, students are encouraged to compete for dissertation fellowships that are offered both by the department and by the UW Graduate School.
Students frequently engage in the entrepreneurial work required of scholars by applying for funding outside the department . Many Political Science comparativists with an area studies interest have been awarded Foreign Language and Area Study Fellowships (FLAS) for advanced language study and research. Political Science graduate students also regularly receive prestigious national fellowships, such as those offered by the Fulbright Commission, Social Science Research Council, and National Science Foundation.
During the first five years of funding eligibility all Graduate students must reapply annually for the renewal of their eligibility. Funding applications are reviewed by the department's Financial Aid Committee, which is comprised of four faculty. Students who maintain satisfactory progress will retain their funding eligibility. ( see “Political Science Department Policies Governing TA and other Department Funding Eligibility Renewal” in the Graduate Student Guide ).
Students beyond their fifth year of funding may apply and will be considered for positions based on availability and a number of factors including past TA performance, academic performance, and year in the program.
Although the university provides out-of-state students who are employed in graduate assistant positions with waivers of non-resident tuition, the department strongly encourages all US citizens, permanent residents, and those with Refugee status or holding eligible visas to begin the process of establishing Washington residency upon their arrival in the state. Having residency can be critical in the event of unfunded quarters as Washington state residents pay almost 60% less in tuition than their out-of-state counterparts. Residency for tuition purposes is unavailable to those holding F or J visas.
Students who have additional financial need may apply for student loans or work-study . The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available from college Financial Aid Offices (including from UW) or may be completed and submitted online. For priority consideration, your FAFSA must be dated as received by the federal application processor according to the current deadline.
When you join Harvard University’s Department of Government, you become part of a highly-recognized intellectual community of scholars, researchers, visionaries, leaders, and changemakers. Our strength in teaching and research in all fields of political science is reflected in both our faculty and our curriculum.
Harvard University’s Department of Government is a world leader in the study and scholarship in political science. Our programs of study include:
Our innovative curriculum reflects a diverse range of fields and methodologies. The vibrant graduate student body receives hands-on training by conducting supervised dissertation research and working with our faculty in research projects and undergraduate teaching.
Here, scholars have access to unparalleled resources. They have the opportunity to define and formulate their own research questions and to apply a variety of research methodologies.
Scholars can also take advantage of Harvard’s generous financial aid program. In addition, there is just no match to the energy and excitement that accompanies student life in the Cambridge/Boston area.
Harvard University does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry or any other protected classificiation.
Candidates for the PhD in Government are expected to complete the required coursework during their first two years of graduate study and take the General Examination at the end of the second year. A typical schedule consists of these two years, followed by three or four years of work on a dissertation, combined with supervised teaching.
The graduate program of the Department of Government is designed to train students for careers in university teaching and advanced research in political science. The department does not offer an independent master’s program, the master of arts in political science being reserved for PhD candidates on the way to their final degrees. Click here to visit the Graduate School of Arts and Science’s page on admission to the Government Department to learn more about the application process.
The application for admissions is available at http://www.gsas.harvard.edu/apply .
The application fee is $105. Applicants can determine eligibility for a fee waiver by completing a series of questions in the Application Fee section of the application. Once these questions have been answered, the application system will provide an immediate response regarding fee waiver eligibility.
Application information and instructions are available at www.gsas.harvard.edu . Applicants with admissions questions should call 617-496-6100 from 2-5pm EST or email [email protected] . Applicants with financial aid questions should call 617-495-5396 or email [email protected] .
Financial aid is administered under the direction of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) . The department intends that all graduate students should have support adequate to enable them to complete their studies while enrolled full-time. Prospective students apply for financial aid at the same time they apply for admission and are also required to submit a Statement of Financial Resources. The financial aid package for government students typically includes tuition and fees plus a stipend and a summer research grant for the first two years; tuition and fees plus guaranteed teaching fellowships and a summer research grant for years three and four; tuition and fees in year five; and tuition and fees plus a stipend for the completion year.
In addition to funding from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences , graduate students are encouraged to apply for outside fellowships and grants. Please visit the website of the GSAS Fellowships Office for more information.
The University of Chicago leads the world in the study of political science. Its faculty and students are engaged in critical inquiry on a wide range of topics, from American elections to the origins of the modern state. Chicago values this breadth of scholarship. You will also find emphasis on the profound questions of political life, from the sources of war, to the meaning of justice, to the development of representative democracy. It is this commitment to understanding fundamental issues that distinguishes the University of Chicago and its graduate program.
To foster such scholarship, the department has developed a sophisticated and flexible program of graduate training, built around seminars with leading scholars. Students can select courses of considerable diversity, supplemented by guest lecturers and special seminars throughout the year.
Students distribute their coursework among at least two of the five fields of the discipline. They may choose from political theory, American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and methodology. In the process, all students can sample a wide variety of theoretical perspectives and develop essential research skills.
Doctoral research is the culmination of graduate study. This marks the transition from taking courses to becoming an independent scholar who conducts original and significant work. As scholars, they join faculty and fellow graduate students in advanced workshops, which meet throughout the year to consider new research. Active participation in workshops is one of the University of Chicago’s greatest strengths. Such involvement shapes their own research programs and grants opportunities to discuss and present their ideas.
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Course scheduling and course information is available on the Schedule of Classes . Graduate Students should select a Term. Then “Government” as the Subject and choose “Advanced Search” and select “MN or MC Graduate” for Level.
The mission of the Government Department Ph.D. program is to provide students with the analytical skills and substantive knowledge needed to both generate and evaluate research in political science, preparing them for careers at the highest levels of scholarship and teaching. A Georgetown Ph.D. in Government signifies theoretical, methodological, and substantive expertise in various topics of political significance, as well as the research and communication skills necessary for productive scholarship.
The degree indicates that the recipient has acquired extensive knowledge in at least two fields, both typically drawn from the four major subfields of political science, but which may also include related fields such as history, security studies, or public policy. A Georgetown Ph.D. in Government is granted only to students who have demonstrated the ability to synthesize large quantities of information and rigorously evaluate the merits of competing theoretical and empirical arguments. The degree indicates that its holder has obtained the analytical and methodological skills to design and conduct original research of the highest quality. It further certifies that its holder has the written and oral communication skills necessary to engage with debates at the leading edge of the field. Individuals holding a Georgetown Ph.D. in Government are also equipped with the knowledge and skills to teach political science at the university level in both survey courses and specialized seminars.
Doctoral-level seminars taken during coursework are designed to familiarize students with the scholarly literature in at least two fields of study. Students gain a broad understanding of the development and major topics of research within these fields, as well as expertise in several more specialized areas. Students learn to evaluate and engage with the major scholarly debates in their fields of study, both in classroom discussion and in written work. All students learn the methodological skills needed to carry out original research in their respective fields.
Ph.D. students are required to take comprehensive examinations in one major. The purpose of comprehensive examinations is to demonstrate a student’s broad familiarity with the literature in his or her fields of study. This prepares students both as professional members of a scholarly community and as future teachers at the university level. Our doctoral students write dissertations that consist of rigorous original research that contribute to our understanding of a topic of empirical importance and theoretical significance to the field of political science. Once a dissertation of high quality is complete, there is a dissertation defense at which the student presents the results of his or her research and is questioned about the implications of the work for the field of political science by the dissertation committee.
In addition to the formal requirements of the doctoral program, students are encouraged and expected to participate in opportunities for professional socialization and development. All four subfields of the department organize speaker series to host scholars from other universities and promote intellectual exchange. Doctoral students are also encouraged to attend our seminars on various aspects of the academic profession, including teaching, publishing, and the job market.
Students acquire teaching skills in a number of settings. Many serve as teaching assistants for the larger undergraduate courses offered by the department, while others may have the opportunity to teach their own undergraduate-level seminars. Students may also take advantage of training seminars offered by the department, as well as the certification offered through the Apprenticeship in Teaching Program run by the Center for New Designs in Teaching and Learning .
Doctoral students engage with the political science community outside of Georgetown by attending specialized seminars and presenting their research at academic conferences.
For students admitted with a Fellowship, we provide tuition and a stipend of $38,000. Typically students in their first year are assigned a service-free fellowship and will work on coursework and related research. In their second year, students normally are assigned service assistantships and and will typically serve as TA’s in GOVT courses or on other assignments. Students in their fourth year are assigned service assistantships and typically serve as an RA for a professor or some other assignment. In the fifth year, students usually also are service-free conditional on having successfully defended their dissertation prospectus and advanced to ABD status.
Our Ph.D. graduates have tenure-track jobs at many excellent institutions, including:
In addition, our Ph.D.s have been winning prestigious fellowships, including ones from Harvard, Princeton and Brookings.
Part of our placement success is due to our strong record of working closely with students, including producing jointly authored articles.
All inquiries should be sent to [email protected] .
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If your student is interested in politics and government, political science scholarships might help them explore their passion without having to break the bank. In some cases, students who want to pursue careers in journalism or move on to law school also start by majoring in political science. Studying political science gives them insights into how communities and federal and state governments operate and how power is distributed in a society. Additionally, students often gain historical insights that can serve them professionally.
At times, figuring out how to cover the cost of their college education is challenging. Fortunately, students interested in public service, international affairs, and other political science-oriented careers can take advantage of scholarships to reduce their out-of-pocket costs.
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Political science scholarships are surprisingly plentiful, and everyone has options, including high school seniors, current college students, and grad students. If your student plans to major in political science, here’s what you need to know.
Political science scholarships help students pursuing related degrees cover the cost of their education without debt. As a result, they’re an excellent way to fund a student’s education, reducing their need for debt-based solutions like student loans.
In most cases, opportunities in this category are limited to scholarships for political science majors. However, some are also open to students studying related subjects (such as government, law enforcement, and pre-law) or those who have decided to minor in political science but pursue another major. Additionally, political science majors often qualify for scholarships open to social science majors and general scholarships available to students studying a wide array of disciplines.
As with all scholarships, the awarding organization determines the qualifications for its scholarships. This means many political science scholarships aren’t open to every student who selects that major. Additionally, the requirements for one can vary dramatically from one political science program to another.
Many scholarships aim their financial aid specifically at undergraduate students. Some are available to incoming freshmen, while others are limited to college sophomores, juniors, or seniors.
Additionally, specific scholarships are renewable, meaning students can receive them yearly if they maintain the outlined academic standards and continue meeting stated requirements. Others are one-time awards or may require students to reapply annually.
As with all scholarships, students need to review the rules carefully. Along with ensuring they’re eligible, that allows them to gain a full understanding of the process before committing time and energy toward applying.
Here is a list of undergraduate scholarships for students interested in political science that are open to nearly everyone who wants to major in the political science field:
Female political science majors also have access to additional scholarships. In many cases, these are worth pursuing for students who qualify. The rules inherently limit the applicant pool, leading to less competition. In turn, students may have a higher chance of getting selected.
Here are some political science scholarships that limit applicants to women and girls:
In some cases, a political science scholarship opportunity is only open to certain minority students. Eligibility could be based on heritage or another demographic.
Ultimately, these options are worth checking for students who qualify. The restricted applicant pool leads to reduced competition, which could increase a student’s chances of securing funding for their education.
Here are a few political science minority scholarships:
Pursuing a graduate degree studying political science can be incredibly expensive. Luckily, there are scholarships for political science graduate students, allowing those who wish to go beyond a bachelor’s degree to do so without breaking the bank.
A benefit here is that the scholarships are targeted specifically toward grad students. As a result, they aren’t competing with undergraduates during the selection process due to the smaller applicant pool.
Here is a list of scholarships for political science graduate students:
Many colleges and universities have scholarship programs. Only students enrolled at that specific school can apply, suggesting they have chosen an eligible major.
Again, exploring these awards is wise because the applicant pool is inherently smaller. Attending the school is a requirement, so students only go up against other members of that college’s student body.
Here is a list of institutional scholarships for political science majors:
International relations is a subset of the political science major focusing on global politics, foreign affairs, and national security. Since it’s a somewhat specialized major, fewer students typically qualify. In turn, international relations majors will have less competition here than they do if they apply for general political science scholarships, which often works in their favor.
Here are just some of the international relations scholarships that are available:
A political science degree is a widely available major. Most colleges and universities that offer diverse educational options have political science, international relations, or something similar available.
However, not all schools are as renowned for their political science programs as others. While it’s important to remember that every student’s needs are different (which may influence which college is ultimately right for them), knowing which schools have strong political science programs might help narrow their college search.
Here’s a list of some of the best political science schools based on their reputations:
While this list is filled with schools that can meet the needs of many political science students, it isn’t exhaustive. A slew of other schools offer political science as an available major.
Additionally, the colleges above may not be ideal for every student. Each has a unique culture. Additionally, the admissions requirements and program designs can vary. The availability of financial aid also differs.
As a result, students should deviate from the list above if those schools aren’t the right fit. Ultimately, finding the best possible match for them should always be their priority, ensuring their educational experience is precisely what they need to thrive.
If your undergraduate student or grad student is going to win any political science scholarships, they’ll usually need to apply. Typically, the only exception involves some – but not all – institutional awards.
With institutional awards, a college may determine a student’s eligibility for a scholarship based on their college application. Data from a student’s FAFSA is sometimes part of the equation, particularly if an award is need-based, though this isn’t always the case.
However, some institutional awards and essentially all non-institutional scholarships require students to submit an application. Before they begin, it’s wise to create a process that makes it easy for them to organize scholarship materials to save time . That way, they can keep track of their applications and materials along the way.
Learning about writing scholarship essays is also smart. Almost every legitimate scholarship requires an essay. If your student spends some time reviewing a few essays that won money for high school students, they can get some insights into how to impress scholarship committees as well.
In many cases, it’s also wise for students to gather specific materials in advance. Getting copies of relevant transcripts is helpful. Additionally, gathering letters of recommendation beforehand can streamline the application process.
Many students would also benefit from gathering scholarship interview tips and practicing answers to common scholarship interview questions as soon as possible. Familiarity with what committee members will likely ask – as well as what scholarship committees look for – makes the process less stressful. Plus, it allows students to increase their comfort level, ensuring they can deliver their answers seamlessly.
Ultimately, preparation can be the key to success. Ensuring students gather critical materials in advance and organize properly to streamline the process helps them become familiar with the steps they’ll need to take. In turn, they’ll have an easier time navigating scholarship applications and potentially get better results.
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Political science is a social science, and political science students will usually spend their college years studying government. Most programs focus on political theory, international relations, and comparative politics, among other topics.
By majoring in political science, college students have the potential to enter the workforce in a variety of different positions. Students interested in government can work at the local, state, and federal levels. However, students aren't limited to working in government and can go on to become diplomats, consultants, reporters, public relations managers, market researchers, and more. Once done with a bachelor's degree, students can also go on to become graduate students.
In the 2019-2020 school year, political science programs nationwide awarded 4.1% more degrees than they had the year before. Between 2016 and 2026 the field is projected to have 8% growth.
The number of women obtaining a political science degree gradually rose starting in 2015 and has recently seen a significant increase following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the number of female professors of political science is still small, with women making up only around one-third of the faculty. This proportion, though still low, is up from 2010 when only 26% of full-time faculty were women.
Compared to other social science programs, political science tends to be a more diverse major. In 2009, among minority students majoring in social science programs, 44.8% of Latino students, 39.9% of African American students, and 32.3% of Asian/Pacific Islanders students were in a political science major program.
Political science programs exist around the country at both public and private institutions. The cost of different programs can vary greatly, from an average of $10,560 for public in-state tuition to an average of $37,650 for private schools. To help students studying political science pay for college, we've listed several scholarships that provide excellent opportunities to reduce college costs. These scholarships are exclusive to Bold.org , and cannot be found anywhere else. Begin applying by clicking on any of our featured scholarships!
Political science scholarships are scholarships intended for college students studying political science. Some scholarships are exclusively for political science majors, while others are open to all students involved in social science programs. There are also scholarships that are open to all students, including political science majors.
Further, there are opportunities that are open to undergraduate students, graduate students, or even high school students interested in the political science field.
Some scholarships are easy, no-essay scholarships, while others require an essay. Essays are not always about political science, and sometimes ask students to relay information about hobbies and other life experiences.
Anyone can make an account with Bold.org and begin applying for scholarships if they meet the eligibility requirements. To increase your chances of winning a scholarship, make sure to apply early and to apply for multiple scholarships. Additionally, make sure each essay answers the prompt given, and follow Bold.org 's tips for writing a great essay, which you can find here !
With a Bold.org profile, you can browse and apply to the many scholarships you are eligible for. Search scholarships and use the filters to find political science scholarships, and use any other categories that you fit in, to find scholarships to apply to. Be sure to check all the eligibility requirements and the description of the scholarship to make sure you qualify.
In order to be the best candidate possible, there are several ways you can craft your applications. When you put time and effort in, the people reviewing your applications can tell and will appreciate your passion.
The first and most important requirement for many political science scholarships is to be a political science major or be planning on majoring in political science in college.
Some scholarships have many eligibility requirements, such as GPA, gender, education level, extracurriculars, etc. Applying to scholarships that have several requirements makes your chances of winning greater because fewer people can apply.
It is never too early to start applying for scholarships! There are even scholarships available to high school seniors. The earlier you start planning for the cost of college the better prepared you will be. It's also never too late, there are scholarships available to current students and even graduate students.
Make the most of your profile.
Your profile on Bold.org is a great way to supplement your application. Make sure your profile is polished, free of errors, and shows off all the great things about you! Also, make sure to start collecting bold points so your profile stands out.
The more scholarships you apply for the more chances you will have to win! Donors also often note the first few applicants, so applying early is a great way to catch some attention.
You can make your application stand out from others by following Bold.org 's writing tips.
First, grab your readers from the first sentence and make your essay a personal story so it's memorable.
Second, stay focused on the prompt. Even a great essay won't be a winner if it doesn't answer the question(s) the donors asked.
Third, write your essay in separate paragraphs. Readers will be able to more easily focus if your writing is broken up into bite-sized chunks rather than a wall of text.
Finally, be sure to use correct grammar! Proofread your application before submitting it in order to put your best foot forward.
Amount: $7,000, 7 winners, $1,000 each.
For: Undergraduate or graduate students who are women from Texas and are studying political science, social science, or STEM.
This scholarship awards 7 women who have a passion to help the world using their passion, education, and experience.
Amount: $1,000, 2 winners, $500 each
For: High school seniors or undergraduate students who are low-income and interested in healthcare, social work, government, education, or a related field
This scholarship exists to support two students who are passionate about helping the world by supporting those in need with their future careers.
Amount: $500
For: Everyone
This easy application no-essay scholarship will award one student who participates in community service.
Jacob daniel dumas memorial scholarship.
Amount: $3,000, 2 winners, $1,500 each
For: High school seniors or undergraduates living in North Carolina who are pursuing STEM
In order to apply to this scholarship, write about why you were inspired to pursue your desired STEM field.
Amount: $1,500, 2 winners, $750 each
For: High school seniors or undergraduate students who are women, living in Louisiana or Texas, and have experience with non-profits, volunteering, or community service.
This scholarship will award two students who want to make a difference in the world through their careers.
Earl pascua filipino-american heritage scholarship.
Amount: $1,500, 3 winners, $500 each
For: Graduate students who are Filipino-American and studying STEM
This scholarship will award three students who are pursuing a STEM degree and hope to pay it forward to more Filipino-Americans in the future.
Amount: $5,000, 6 winners, $833 each
For: Undergraduate or graduate students who are AAPI and/or pursuing Asian American studies or language courses
This scholarship aims to support someone who is AAPI and/or interested in Asian American studies, and also demonstrates the qualities of a strong leader within their communities.
Minority/women in stem scholarship.
Amount: $5,425, 5 winners, $1,085 each
For: High school senior or undergraduate students who are BIPOC and/or female students who are first-generation low-income and interested in STEM
This scholarship is for students who have overcome challenges while pursuing their education and hope to benefit the world through their education and career.
Amount: $2,000
For: High school senior or undergraduate student who is a woman, pursuing STEM, and attending college in Fall 2022
This scholarship seeks to support a woman in STEM who shares the biggest influence in her life and how it has shaped her career aspirations.
For: High school or undergraduate student who is a woman and low income
To apply for this scholarship, share why your education is so important to you.
How to find political science scholarships, when can i start applying.
It is never too early to start applying for scholarships! There are many scholarships available to high school seniors and there are even scholarships available to high school freshmen. The earlier you start planning for the cost of college, the better prepared you will be. However, it's also never too late to begin. There are scholarships available to current students and even graduate students. Apply early and apply often to increase your chances of winning.
Bold.org lists eligibility requirements on the scholarship page. Check for education level requirements, as well as any other requirements such as gender, desired major or career field, and background or hobby experience that the donor has listed in the description of the scholarship.
Create an account on Bold.org , click on any of the links to the featured scholarships in this article to find the prompts, and start writing! Once your essay is done and polished, just copy and paste it into the application and click submit. It's that easy!
Generally, scholarships are not considered income. Scholarship money is generally not taxable unless you use it to pay for room and board or other unqualified expenses. As long as the amount received is less than or equal to your costs and is used for tuition, books, and/or course fees, it likely won't be taxable.
Department funding.
The Department intends that all graduate students (both domestic and international) should have adequate support to enable them to complete their studies while enrolled full-time. The standard financial package offered to admitted students covers the full cost of tuition and an additional amount for living expenses during the academic year. The latter amount comes in the form of a stipend during the first year and a combination of teaching and research assistantships during years 2-5. The Department also provides students with annual funds for professional development, health insurance fees, and a living stipend for the first two summers. The Department provides five years of support for Ph.D. students who are making sufficient progress towards degree. Current information regarding tuition, fees, and l iving expenses.
Students in all stages of the program are encouraged to apply for funding from outsides sources. In addition to the fellowship and grant opportunities administered by the School of Humanities and Sciences , there are numerous awards offered by area studies programs within Stanford, private foundations, and the federal government. Such awards can provide important funding for students to undertake fieldwork or language study, or to complete dissertation writing after departmental funding is no longer available.
Awards range from one-time grants of a few thousand dollars to multi-year fellowships that provide tuition and stipend. In cases where a student in years 1-5 wins such a comprehensive award (such as the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship), the Department may “top-up” the award with funds already allocated to that student, thereby providing the student with even more funding. Regardless of the size of the award, fellowships and grants are always notable additions to one’s CV. Students interested in applying for outside awards should discuss their plans with the Graduate Administrator.
Click on an award below to learn more about the application requirements.
Waterloo’s PhD in Political Science is the most innovative program of its kind in Canada, offering students considerable flexibility in core research activities, formal professional development for both academic and non-academic career paths, an experiential option (including access to the world’s largest co-op program of its kind, or other internship/placement experiences) and a teaching option (including mentored teaching experiences and formal pedagogical training).
Students will have the opportunity to work with internationally and nationally-renowned scholars in the discipline.
Students have the option of choosing from three major fields: Canadian Politics , International Relations , and Political Economy . For their secondary field, students may choose either a second major field or create their own ‘custom concentration’ based on coursework in a designated area of the discipline (for example: comparative politics, democratic theory, public policy, gender and politics) or from a subfield of their major field (for example: security, rights, etc.).
The program includes one year of coursework featuring a mandatory, team-taught methodology course, two courses in the student’s major field, two courses in the student's second major field or custom concentration, and one elective. Students must also complete the PhD Professional Development Seminar , a series of half-day seminars offered by the Department and additional workshops delivered by campus units like the Writing and Communications Centre , Centre for Career Development , or Centre for Teaching Excellence . Professional Development training gears students to both academic and non-academic job markets, fostering skills enhancements in research methods, communications to non-academic audiences, fieldwork, conferencing best practices, and career planning.
The capstone research project (the PhD thesis) requires students to complete and defend a thesis proposal. Students may choose a traditional dissertation (ranging from 200-350 page in length), or a ‘publication model’ consisting of at least three sole-authored (submitted, in press, or published) works and including an original introduction, conclusion and any necessary bridging chapters to reflect a coherent project. In rare cases, and with the approval of the student’s supervisor and the Department Graduate Committee, students may opt for a non-traditional thesis formal that meets the standards of an original doctoral-level contribution to knowledge but in a different form (for example, a documentary). The Department is especially cognizant of the potential for alternative approaches to knowledge generation and dissemination, such as Indigenous approaches to knowledge, as something to be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. Regardless of format, the completed thesis will be subject to an oral defence before a committee, including the supervisor(s), two other political science faculty members, an internal-external examiner from another department/program at Waterloo, and an external examiner.
For further details on the program, please visit the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar .
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The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, is one of Scotland’s ancient universities and the 4 th oldest university in the English-speaking world. Today, the University’s School of Social and Political Sciences (SPS) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan centre for world-leading social scientific scholarship, recognized by the 2021 Research Excellence Framework as having 90% or more of its research as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in terms of its originality, significance and rigour. The School is a leading centre of interdisciplinary social science, bringing together research, innovation and student education to tackle the key social and political challenges of our time.
Further information can be found here
The scholarships are open to anyone who, by September 2024, will hold an honours degree in the social sciences. A Master’s degree (or overseas equivalent) may be an advantage but not essential.
Applicants must have a minimum of an upper second-class honours undergraduate degree (or overseas equivalent), which should include evidence of at least some performance at first-class level (or overseas equivalent). Applicants without a Master’s degree (completed or in progress) must either have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) a first-class honours (or ‘distinction’) degree classification in their undergraduate degree (or overseas equivalent).
Please note that all applicants must also meet the eligibility criteria of the Research Opportunity they intend to undertake. Research Opportunity eligibility information can be found here: https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/
Eligible countries/regions.
The scholarships will provide funding for 3.5 years of research towards a PhD at the School of Social and Political Sciences. The programme will commence in October 2024. The full scholarship package includes:
All materials required for the applications process are outlined here .
For more information contact: Professor Naomi Head ([email protected])
Phd statute, contact the phd administration, for phd students, supervisors and administrators.
Information for enrolled PhD students, supervisors and administrators via the UCPH Intranet (KUnet).
PhD scholarships at the Department of Political Science are advertised once a year with a closing date for applications around the 1 st of March.
The PhD programme is a three-year research program, financed or partly financed by external funds or by the Department.
The PhD programme qualifies the student to independently carry out research, development and teaching assignments at an international level within the discipline of political science.
If you wish to apply for a PhD scholarship, at the Department of Political Science, please read more about the program on the pages below:
Information about teaching activities and publications, which are important aspects of a PhD course
Four times a year our students have to participate in internal seminars based on presentations of papers
An important part of the PhD programme is the individual supervision
Read about our courses in general, course dates, registration and payment
Find guidance on how to apply for funding/subsidies for fieldwork and research stays
What to think about when planning a study tour abroad in connection with a PhD
School of social and political science phd scholarship.
The scholarship application system for academic year 2024/25 closed at 23:59 (GMT) on Thursday, 1st February 2024. Scholarship availability for academic year 2025/26 will be advised here in November 2024.
As a guide to competition levels, in the 2023/24 cycle 123 applicants (future students) applied for 2 scholarships, and 17 applicants (current students) applied for 1 scholarship. The number of available awards may change each year. For 2024/25 we offered a minimum of 1 School of SPS PhD Scholarship to future students, and 1 School of SPS PhD Scholarship to current students.
This award will support you to be part of the next generation of social science thought leaders. It is available to students researching any area within the School of Social and Political Science.
Please note these scholarships are only for PhD study, not for MSc by Research study.
These awards are available both to students intending to begin PhD study in the next academic year and to students currently in Year 1 (full-time equivalent) of their PhD in the School (if successful this will be a two-year award, full-time equivalent).
These awards are available to all areas of research within the School of Social and Political Science.
When making decisions, the Selection Committee will consider:
Financial status and nationality are not taken into account.
Please ensure you read the self-assessment section to ensure you meet all the criteria as the application process is very competitive.
The award covers:
Awards for new students are made for one year in the first instance and are renewable for up to a further two years (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.
PhD students in the School of Social and Political Science can apply to the PGR Research Support Fund for help with fieldwork and other research-related costs throughout their period of study, providing they meet the fund's eligibility criteria. SPS PhD scholars may apply for this fund.
In order to gain access to the scholarship application system, applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Applicants must submit two separate applications by the deadline:
Updated or additional documents or information for your PhD programme application cannot be accepted after you have received an offer for the programme. Before then, any updated or additional documents must be uploaded directly to your PhD application via your MyEd account.
Updated or additional documents or information for your scholarship application cannot be accepted after you have submitted your scholarship application.
Late applications cannot be accepted.
Ensure you visit the Important Information and Recommendations section before you apply. We consider this section to be essential reading.
The scholarship award application process involves two main applications:
Please note: you will only be able to apply for a scholarship after you have submitted an application for a PhD programme.
The application to study is made via the University's online applications system EUCLID.
You must submit a full application by the deadline, including:
References and research proposal for the application to study are also used for the scholarship application and will be automatically pulled through to the scholarship system.
The application to study must be submitted at least 5 working days prior to the scholarship application deadline. This allows your University Username (UUN eg s1234567) to be activated in time for you to submit your scholarship application before its deadline.
You do not need to wait to receive an offer to study before applying for the 'SPS PhD Scholarship' - but you must submit a complete application to study by the deadline or your 'SPS PhD Scholarship' application will not be considered.
Please note that the 'SPS PhD Scholarship' application is extremely competitive, and every year demand far outstrips supply.
For further information on PhD study please see our PhD Programmes webpage.
For further information on the application process, please see our how to apply page.
Once you have submitted your application for study, you can then submit your funding application(s). You must submit a separate application for each individual funding scheme you are applying to.
Application to the SPS PhD Scholarship for future students is via the University's online scholarships application form located within the EUCLID applicant hub.
After submitting your application for your programme of study, you will receive a University Username (UUN) and access to MyEd where you can reach the scholarship application system.
Before applying, please read the self-assessment page , which provides helpful information about the factors that help make a successful application.
Please note that applications for the 'SPS PhD Scholarship' are extremely competitive, and every year demand far outstrips supply.
The supporting documents submitted with your application to study (research proposal, academic transcripts and references etc.) will be used to assess your funding application.
We recommend you follow the guidance on writing research proposals.
The scholarship application system will ask you to provide a personal statement (up to 500 words/3,500 characters including spaces).
We are interested in you as a whole person, not just academically. Please tell us about your preparedness to undertake and complete a PhD and to flourish as a result of PhD funding, and how you will contribute to a positive and diverse PhD community within the School. This could include diversity of identity, experience, or viewpoint.
If you are in receipt of conditional offer (including conditional on English language), you are still eligible to apply for the 'SPS PhD Scholarship'.
Should you receive an award, but not meet the conditions of your offer, they would not be able to take up the award.
Information on the Student Systems website may help you with guidance on the scholarship application system.
Applying for a postgraduate scholarship
Technical support and guidance
You can also view our applying for scholarships frequently asked questions:
Frequently asked questions - applying for scholarships in the MyEd portal
Postgraduate Advisors and supporting Subject Area academics assess scholarship applications for their Subject Areas.
Scholarship applicants are then ranked and the top candidates are put forward to the next stage. Applicants not progressing to Stage Two will be notified by the end of April.
A panel of assessors, comprising of the Director and Deputy Director of Postgraduate Research Programmes and at least one other senior School academic, assess all ranked scholarship applicants and rank them individually.
The ranks are then collated, and agreement on awards, reserves, and unsuccessful applicants are documented, with notifications emailed to applicants. Awardees are given 7 calendar days to respond to the scholarship offer. If no response is received by the given date, the offer will be rescinded and awarded to the next reserve candidate.
Assessors will use the SGSSS Marking Framework for their ranking process in both stages.
The School selection panel will meet in the Spring, and results will be communicated to candidates by email shortly thereafter.
Note that we also hold a reserve list; in the event that a successful candidate later declines their award, for example because they obtain different funding. In this case, the award will be offered to the top candidate on the reserve list.
We aim to have contacted all SPS PhD Scholarship candidates to let them know the outcome of their application by the end of May.
Due to the volume of applications we receive and the lengthy assessment and ranking process, we are unable to answer individual responses until then.
This funding form is also used for several other awards, including:
Important - please ensure you check each scholarship deadline as they may differ.
You must enter a separate scholarship application for each award you wish to be considered for.
If you are applying for more than one PhD programme, you must also submit separate scholarship applications for each programme.
Year 1 full-time PhD students already at the School of Social and Political Science would, if successful, receive two years' funding to the end of the Prescribed Period of Study.
Part-time current PhD students would receive the pro-rata amount to the end of their Prescribed Period of Study.
Application is via your MyEd account . The scholarship application section for current students is via the MyEd 'Student Self-Service' channel.
Details on how to find the scholarship section can be found on the Student Systems website.
Applying for a scholarship through MyEd Student Self-Service channel
The default position is that we will look at the two references and your original research proposal provided on your EUCLID application for PhD study.
However, we would recommend that current Year 1 (full-time equivalent) students request assistance from their supervisors, who can comment on your progress to date, to provide updated references (maximum of 2 new references).
These can be emailed to the PGR Support team ( [email protected] ) by either yourself or your referee no later than the scholarship closing date. Guidance for referees can be found in our request for an academic or non-academic reference document .
Please ensure you name the scholarship you are applying for and provide your UUN in the email.
We also strongly advise that you update your research proposal (three to four pages). These must be emailed (from your University account) to the PGR Support team ( [email protected] ) no later than the scholarship closing date.
The scholarship application system will ask you to provide a personal statement (up to 500 words/3500 characters including spaces).
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Program overview.
The Department of Political Science has an excellent reputation for dynamic teaching and research that reflects wide-ranging ideological and intellectual diversity among our faculty. Our competitive graduate program thrives under the national and global profile of our distinguished faculty members with expertise in indigenous politics, gender and politics, Canadian politics, international security, global political economy, and the history of political thought.
Political Science faculty members publish extensively in the top Canadian and international journals and have been instrumental in shaping many of the central debates in contemporary politics in Canada and around the world.
In this program, students will be challenged to grapple with and contribute to debates spanning all major fields of study in political science.
We have an exceptional record of placing our doctoral students in academics, government, the public sector, business and law.
Courses: Topics may include sexual ethics, history of political thought, political theory, Canadian political process, foreign policy and more.
Candidacy: Students will complete both oral and written candidacy exams.
Research Methods: Students demonstrate knowledge of research methods or complete a course on quantitative analysis in political science.
Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research dissertation.
University instructor, government policy analyst, researcher, consultant, non-governmental organizations, international organizations.
A PhD in political science is usually considered a final degree.
Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
Four courses in a primary field and two courses in a secondary field
Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar
Time commitment.
Four years full-time; six years maximum
A supervisor is required, and must agree to oversee the student's research before admission will be granted
See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance .
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Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree. Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information.
Gavin Cameron
Rob Huebert
Roberta Rice
Anthony Sayers
Melanee Thomas
A minimum of 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
A Master of Arts in Political Science or a strong background in Political Science.
A supervisor is required, and must agree to oversee the student's research before admission will be granted.
Additional supervisors to those listed above may be found on the Political Science Research page. Contact the Political Science Graduate Program Office for more information.
Sample of written work, preferably a paper submitted for a Political Science course.
Test scores, english language proficiency.
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
For admission on September 1:
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
Learn more about this program, department of political science.
Social Sciences Building, Room 756 618 Campus Place NW Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
Contact the Graduate Program Administrator
Visit the departmental website
University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
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Deadline: Wed, 01 Mar 2023
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The Cologne Graduate School in Management, Economics and Social Sciences (CGS) at the University of Cologne (UoC) offers a three-year doctoral scholarship to outstanding students holding a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, or Statistics/Methods.
The graduate student will join the Political Economy lab ( Prof. Dr. Michael M. Bechtel ) in the Department of Political Science and European Affairs and the Cluster of Excellence “ECONtribute Markets and Public Policy”.
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Application is online and in English only. The submission deadline is March 1st, 2023. For further information about the CGS, please visit the School’s website. For more information on the application process and application documents, please visit the section on the scholarship application.
Contact: Dr. Vera Benninghoven ( [email protected] ), Office Prof. Bechtel ( [email protected] ).
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This is a very brief example list of the many online reference resources available for political science researchers through the library catalog.
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For print books on political science, you'll need to search on the 5th floor of Central Library. Many political science materials are in the J section, with a general breakdown of the subject areas as follows:
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Funding provider(s):
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP) and Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering
Subject area(s): Intelligent Robotics
Project start date(s) :
1 April 2025
1 July 2025
Supervisors:
Primary Supervisor : Dr. Daniele Cafolla
Secondary Supervisor: Professor Xianghua Xie
Aligned programme of study: PhD in Computer Science
Mode of study : Full-time
Project description:
Swansea University, an internationally recognised academic institution with strong commitments to research and technological innovation, seeks applications for a PhD scholarship funded position to join our rapidly developing Intelligent Robotics Group at the Computer Science Department, Faculty of Science and Engineering. The development of Intelligent Robotics for real-world applications, cutting across the domains of assisted living and modern agriculture, is one of our research group’s goals. An exciting opportunity awaits in our ambitious project “HARVEST”, where we seek to transform global food production systems in the face of impending challenges.
At its heart, the project is about developing Vertical Multi-Purpose Farming Systems. From providing cost-effective, year-round agriculture to creating disease-resistant crops and yield prediction using computer vision, the technologies you develop have the potential to shape the future of farming. It may become the path to devising new vertical agricultural techniques, paving the way for sustainable methodologies in the agriculture sector. Join us and participate in this exciting project. At Swansea University you will do more than just research; you will be positively impacting people’s lives and the environment.
Requirements.
Candidates must hold a UK Bachelor degree with a minimum of Upper Second Class honours in Computer Science, Mathematics or a closely related discipline.
Or overseas Bachelor degree deemed equivalent to UK Bachelor (by UK ECCTIS) and achieved a grade equivalent to UK Upper Second Class honours in Computer Science, Mathematics or a closely related discipline;
Or an appropriate master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) – see country specific qualifications
Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only , as defined by UKCISA regulations .
Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.
This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and an annual stipend of £19,237.
Additional research expenses of up to £1,000 per year will also be available.
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