Overview

Exchange requirements

To be eligible for Dual PhD Degree Sciences Po/International Max Planck Research School, candidates must be enrolled in Sciences Po’s doctoral program. They may spend between two and three semesters in Cologne. This Dual PhD Degree Sciences Po/International Max Planck Research School is offered by Sciences Po.

To earn a joint PhD from the Franco-German program the candidate must enrol for three semesters at the partner institution. Shorter stays are also possible: students are then considered to be exchange students.

Key facts:

The Max Planck Centre/Sciences Po (Maxpo) offers a stipend of 600 euros per month. The Max Planck Institute in Cologne will host candidates and provide a shared office. Candidates are responsible for finding housing in Cologne, but the IMPRS-SPCE can provide useful information.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Through exchange visits and joint seminars participants will benefit from the intellectual resources of both institutions and will have the opportunity to pursue a joint Franco-German PhD.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00

Language

French, German, Partially taught in English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Sociology Political Science View 4 other PhDs in History in France

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

a cover letter in English
a detailed CV in English
a short summary of the doctoral thesis project
A thesis project in PDF or Word format (5,000 words maximum). 3000 words maximum for the PhD programme in History, excluding bibliography, that shouldn’t exceed 20-25 titles
A synopsis of your thesis project (two pages) in PDF or Word format
Two academic recommendations
A CV
Proof of identity
A copy of the last completed degree (for the PhD in political science, highest honours on the Masters thesis is required)
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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 42 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 42 months.

A mobility grant of 600 euros per month is awarded by the Max Planck / Sciences Po Center (MaxPo).

Living costs for Paris

1195 - 1778 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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