Overview
Successful students complete the PhD programme with a doctorate in social sciences. During their PhD project, the PhD students acquire advanced research skills and topical expertise preparing them for an academic career as researcher, but also for a career as researcher in the field of health care and education or a related field.
Features
- The interdisciplinary Behavioural Science PhD programme at Radboud University offers an inspiring combination of psychological, educational and communication & media science, focusing on the common goal of increasing our understanding of human behaviour.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- PhD students enrolled in the programme carry out their own research project under close supervision of highly qualified scientific researchers. In the PhD training programme, PhD students receive additional training in various relevant skills and knowledge areas.
- In the training programme, students are offered workshops and courses on specific topics and training opportunities to become proficient in the basic professional skills of scientific researchers.
- This enables them to optimally prepare themselves for a career within or outside academia.
- PhD students have a 10% teaching obligation within the School of Psychology, Communication & media, Artificial Intelligence and/or the School of Education.
- In fulfilling this teaching obligation (640 hours during their PhD-project) PhD students have the opportunity to work on their portfolio for their UTQ.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Students will need a Hora Finita account. Check the university’s website for more details. Or check the Graduate schools of each faculty.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
PsychologyAcademic 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
- hold a Master's degree (e.g. a taught or research Master's degree in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Educational Science or Communication Science).
- have excellent research, methodological and statistical skills.
Tuition Fee
External PhD candidates are self-funded. This means that external PhD candidates must support themselves financially during their PhD trajectory.
Living costs for Nijmegen
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 Behavioural Science.
Available Scholarships
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