Jena Schumpeter Center for Research on Socio-Economic Change (JSEC) Schumpeter Center for Research on Socio-Economic Change (JSEC)

Degree

PhD; Dr rer pol; Dr phil

Teaching language

• English

Languages

English (100%)

Programme duration

6 semesters

Beginning

Only for doctoral programmes: any time

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Combined Master’s degree / PhD programme

No

Joint degree / double degree programme

No

Description/content

The JSEC is an interdisciplinary centre which offers doctoral training in several programmes:

• The “Graduate School on Social and Behavioural Change” (GSBC) www.gsbc.uni-jena.de
• The Graduate College “Economics of Innovative Change” (GK EIC) www.gkwiwi.uni-jena.de
• The graduate programme “The Economic Impact of Digital Transformation” GKDigital www.gkdigital.uni-jena.de

The principal research focus is interdisciplinary, in line with our conviction that answers to research problems related to social and economic change will definitely benefit from insights offered by neighbouring disciplines. An existing lacuna in a sometimes restricted disciplinary solution can thus often be closed. Our preference for an interdisciplinary approach, however, does not deny the disciplinary strengths in identifying problems and suggesting promising solutions.

Course organisation

Different types of courses are derived from the aims of the doctoral teaching programme. Courses are offered either by the collaborative centre/institution (e.g., graduate colleges) or cross centre/institution. The programme is organised in modules, represented in credit points (ECTS). All classes should be attended in the first two years of the PhD studies.

International elements

• International guest lecturers
• Study trips

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

No

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

No

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Semester contribution

Doctoral candidates at Friedrich Schiller University Jena have the possibility to enrol. Enrolment is not compulsory, but it offers a whole range of advantages.

Semester fee (student services and student self-government) including semester ticket for free use of public transport: 245.90 EUR per semester and a one-off fee of 20 EUR for a multifunctional student ID card (“Thoska”) [as of May 2022, subject to change]

Costs of living

Students need approximately 700 to 770 EUR per month for rent, food, health insurance, books and personal items. Additionally, please see https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international .

Funding opportunities within the university

Yes

Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

For information on availability of funding for doctoral candidates, please refer to the website of the Graduate Academy at Friedrich Schiller University Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/phd_financing .

Academic admission requirements

Master’s degree (or equivalent)

Language requirements

Good English skills

Submit application to

JSEC
Bachstraße 18k
07743 Jena
Germany

jsec@uni-jena.de

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Students can work besides their studies up to a certain extent. Additionally, please see https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international .

However, this is not recommended for PhD students.

Accommodation

International doctoral candidates have the possibility of applying for a place in one of the three university guest houses. Enrolled doctoral candidates can also apply for a room in student housing. For all information on accommodation in Jena, please refer to the website of the Graduate Academy: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/willkommen_promotion .

Structured research and supervision

Yes

Research training / discussion

Yes

Career advisory service

The Graduate Academy offers career counselling for advanced doctoral candidates and postdocs: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/academic+career/doctoral+phase/advisory+service+_+mentoring/phd+%E2%80%93+what_s+next_ .

Specific specialist or non-specialist support for international students and doctoral candidates

• Tutors
• Buddy programme
• Specialist counselling
• Cultural and linguistic preparation
• Visa matters

Support programmes for international students

The Graduate Academy is the one-stop office for doctoral candidates and postdocs at Friedrich Schiller University. Please visit the Graduate Academy website to explore the full range of information! https://www.uni-jena.de/en/phd

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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