Netherlands Institute of Government

Doctorate Program 

The main goal of the NIG curriculum is to train Ph.D. students to become well-qualified researchers with a broad knowledge of the various research traditions in public administration and political science. This relates both to the development and use of theories as well as being able to conduct empirical research. In addition, the curriculum contains an applied component with a focus on various skills, such as problem definition, several research methods and strategies to get one’s work published.

The programme is primarily aimed at researchers pursuing their Ph.D. at one of the NIG member institutions, who need to enrol as a Ph.D. member of NIG. Courses are also open to others, if possible. Please contact the NIG office for further information.