Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies
University of Cologne
Sciences Po
Cotutelle
Cotutelle is a Franco-German Doctoral Program in Economic Sociology and Political Economy offered
jointly by Sciences Po and the International Max Planck Research School on the Social and Political Constitution
of the Economy of the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies and the University of
Cologne.
The joint doctoral program enables students from Sciences Po Paris and the International Max Planck Research School on the Social and Political Constitution of the Economy (IMPRS-SPCE) in Cologne to pursue a German and a French doctoral degree simultaneously (cotutelle de thèse). Degrees will be granted in sociology or political science. Doctoral research projects are limited to the research fields of economic sociology, political economy or organization studies. Students entering the program must hold a master's degree or equivalent.
Students enrolled in the Franco-German Doctoral Program spend at least two semesters at the partner institution. During the course of the program they take courses, conduct research and write a dissertation under the joint supervision of advisors from both institutions. In addition, they benefit from research seminars offered jointly to students from both institutions.
Each student is held to the requirements of both institutions, but the work done at the partner university is mutually recognized. The dissertation is defended only once, at the home institution, in order to qualify for the joint degree. The home institution's requirements regarding distributing and defending the dissertation apply. Upon successfully fulfilling the PhD program requirements, the doctoral candidate obtains a joint binational doctoral degree (cotutelle).
The PhD thesis can be written in English, French or German. An excellent command of at least two of these languages is mandatory, as well as a good working knowledge of the third. Most courses are taught in English.
Up to two students from each institution can enter the program per year.
1. Application via the IMPRS-SPCE Cologne
Applicants enrolling through the IMPRS-SPCE follow the regular application procedures for the IMPRS and indicate their interest in the Franco-German Doctoral Program by checking the box on the application form.
Interest in the Franco-German Doctoral Program does not affect an applicant's chances of being accepted into the IMPRS-SPCE.
Deadline for applications is February 28th.
2. Application via Sciences Po
If you are currently enrolled in Sciences Po's doctoral programs in sociology or political science, you can apply for a cotutelle with the IMPRS-SPCE here.
Alternatively, you may apply for regular admissions into the doctoral program at Sciences Po or apply directly for a doctoral fellowship at MaxPo (Max Planck Sciences Po Center on Coping with Instability in Market Societies), indicating that you wish to be admitted to this cotutelle program. Open PhD-positions at MaxPo (Max Planck Sciences Po Center on Coping with Instability in Market Societies) are announced here.
The Program
As of 2010 the Max-Planck-Institute for the Study of Societies in Cologne and the University of Cologne offer a joint doctoral program with Sciences Po in Paris. The program is supported by the Franco-German University.The joint doctoral program enables students from Sciences Po Paris and the International Max Planck Research School on the Social and Political Constitution of the Economy (IMPRS-SPCE) in Cologne to pursue a German and a French doctoral degree simultaneously (cotutelle de thèse). Degrees will be granted in sociology or political science. Doctoral research projects are limited to the research fields of economic sociology, political economy or organization studies. Students entering the program must hold a master's degree or equivalent.
Students enrolled in the Franco-German Doctoral Program spend at least two semesters at the partner institution. During the course of the program they take courses, conduct research and write a dissertation under the joint supervision of advisors from both institutions. In addition, they benefit from research seminars offered jointly to students from both institutions.
Each student is held to the requirements of both institutions, but the work done at the partner university is mutually recognized. The dissertation is defended only once, at the home institution, in order to qualify for the joint degree. The home institution's requirements regarding distributing and defending the dissertation apply. Upon successfully fulfilling the PhD program requirements, the doctoral candidate obtains a joint binational doctoral degree (cotutelle).
The PhD thesis can be written in English, French or German. An excellent command of at least two of these languages is mandatory, as well as a good working knowledge of the third. Most courses are taught in English.
Up to two students from each institution can enter the program per year.
Applications
1. Application via the IMPRS-SPCE Cologne
Applicants enrolling through the IMPRS-SPCE follow the regular application procedures for the IMPRS and indicate their interest in the Franco-German Doctoral Program by checking the box on the application form.
Interest in the Franco-German Doctoral Program does not affect an applicant's chances of being accepted into the IMPRS-SPCE.
Deadline for applications is February 28th.
2. Application via Sciences Po
If you are currently enrolled in Sciences Po's doctoral programs in sociology or political science, you can apply for a cotutelle with the IMPRS-SPCE here.
Alternatively, you may apply for regular admissions into the doctoral program at Sciences Po or apply directly for a doctoral fellowship at MaxPo (Max Planck Sciences Po Center on Coping with Instability in Market Societies), indicating that you wish to be admitted to this cotutelle program. Open PhD-positions at MaxPo (Max Planck Sciences Po Center on Coping with Instability in Market Societies) are announced here.
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