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2 PhD Positions in Government Responses to Internal Displacement (Political Science, Conflict Studies) University of Amsterdam in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

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Netherlands

University

University of Amsterdam

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Keywords

Sociology
Political Science
International Relations
Comparative Politics
Quantitative Analysis
Conflict Studies

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About this position

Two fully funded PhD positions are open in the ERC-funded project Protect and Repress: The Logic of Government Responses to Internal Displacement (GRID) at the University of Amsterdam. The project studies political science, conflict studies, internal displacement, and how governments respond to internally displaced people (IDPs) with protection or repression.

The project is led by Dr. Abbey Steele and combines a new cross-national dataset with mixed-methods case studies in Colombia, Burundi, and Iraq. One PhD position focuses on comparative cross-national analysis and dataset development; the other focuses on a sub-national mixed-methods study of Burundi. Both candidates will develop an independent doctoral thesis within the broader GRID project and contribute to publications, conferences, and open research practices.

Applicants should have a research master’s degree in political science or a closely related field by the start date, strong training in research methods and research design, and demonstrated quantitative data-analysis skills such as R or Stata. The post also seeks candidates with a strong interest in the politics of violence, displacement, and the state, good English communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in an international team. For the Burundi-focused position, regional expertise and relevant languages such as French are an advantage.

The appointment is a four-year, fully funded PhD position at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam. The salary ranges from €3,204 in year one to €4,051 in the final year (full-time, 38 hours/week), with holiday allowance, year-end bonus, pension, training, and a conference/fieldwork budget.

Deadline: 1 October 2026. Applicants must submit a single PDF with a cover letter indicating whether they apply for Position 1, Position 2, or both, a CV, transcripts, a research proposal of up to 1,000 words, and a sole-authored writing sample.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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