Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Public Policy in Spain
Positions in public policy in spain
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The open positions in public policy in Spain listed here are at Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Spain
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1 week ago
Fully funded PhD position in EU industrial and skills policy (GUIDE-SE Project) at Universitat Pompeu Fabra , Barcelona, Spain, within the Department of Political and Social Sciences and Barcelona Center for European Studies (BACES) . This opportunity is aimed at students interested in Political Science , Public Policy , European Studies , and related research on EU governance, industrial policy, and skills policy. The announcement highlights that the position is fully funded . Eligibility highl...
Sociology
Political Science
European Studies
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1 week ago
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Spain
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1 week ago
Fully funded PhD position in EU industrial and skills policy at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Spain. The position is linked to the GUIDE-SE Project , the EUGOV Research Group , and the Barcelona Center for European Studies (BACES) in the Department of Political and Social Sciences. The research focus is centered on European Union public policy , with an emphasis on industrial and skills policy. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, European Studies, or a rel...
Sociology
Political Science
European Studies
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Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Spain
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1 week ago
Fully funded PhD position in EU industrial and skills policy at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Spain. The opportunity is hosted by the GUIDE-SE Project , EUGOV Research Group , and the Barcelona Center for European Studies (BACES) in the Department of Political and Social Sciences. Research focus: EU public policy, industrial policy, skills policy, European studies, political science, and policy analysis. The post emphasizes social science research design, qualitative and quantitative methods, and ...
Sociology
Political Science
European Studies
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Living costs in Spain
Estimated costs in Spain.
MonthlyYearly | Spain |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €138 $150/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €2.8k $3,000/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.