Advanced Studies in Human Rights, Ph.D. | Universidad Carlos III de Madrid | Madrid, Spain
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Advanced Studies in Human Rights

36 months
Duration
390 EUR/year
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About

The variety of studies in the area of human rights requires a critical and methodological apparatus that the PhD program in Advanced Studies in Human Rights at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid provides in a rigorous manner.

Overview

Quality research concerning the reality of human rights today requires a comprehensive analysis that broadens the knowledge frontiers and addresses the consideration of human rights as an ethical, open and plural expression, configured throughout history as the highest expression of the emancipating project of human beings.

Objectives

The objectives of the Advanced Studies in Human Rights program at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid are:

  • Training new researchers and prepare research teams
  • Promoting the training of future teachers
  • Improving the professional, scientific, technical and artistic development of the graduates
  • Allowing the student's specialization within a scientific, technical, humanistic or artistic field
  • Providing tools for theoretical analysis of human rights from an interdisciplinary perspective, that is, basic criteria to be applied to practical issues related to rights in different areas

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

  • Human Rights and Fundamental Rights
  • Jurisprudence and Philosophy of Law
  • Professional Ethics and Deontology
  • Bioethics
  • Equality and Non-Discrimination
  • International Protection of Human Rights and Vulnerable People
  • International Organizations, with Special Reference to the UN
  • Legal Instruments and Processes for Human Rights Protection
  • Constitutional Justice
  • International Criminal Law
  • Transitional Justice
  • Human Rights and Disability

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
72

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
72

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in Law, Political Science, Sociology, History, Humanities, Philosophy or related areas), and a Master's degree or other postgraduate training in legal areas related to human rights (minimum 60 credits).

Selection is based on merit and capacity of the candidates, for which the following aspects are considered:

  • Academic record of previous studies
  • Curriculum vitae of the candidate
  • Proof of level of English or other European languages
  • Endorsement letters from professors from the University or other institutions or organizations with direct knowledge of the capacity and competence of the candidate
  • Connection of the thesis project with the lines of research of the Ph.D. Program. The thesis project will be endorsed by a professor from the program
  • A personal interview with the candidate can be conducted if necessary, with at least one member of the Academic Committee being present

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    390 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 390 EUR per year during 36 months.
  • EU/EEA

    390 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 390 EUR per year during 36 months.
  • fee for academic monitoring of Ph.D. training year

Living costs for Madrid

745 - 1260 EUR /month
Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Advanced Studies in Human Rights.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Study Abroad Scholarship Program - Diversity Scholarship
Merit-based

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Spanish Studies Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Study Abroad Scholarship Program - Diversity Scholarship
Merit-based

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Spanish Studies Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Go-Again Alumni Scholarship
Merit-based

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Spanish Studies Abroad Alumni Scholar Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1350 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
Merit-based Need-based

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mozida Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
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