French Institute for Demographic Studies International Doctoral Studentships

INED and iPOPs Labex are seeking to recruit 6 doctoral students for a period of 3 years.
The doctoral students will work at INED (Paris, France) and will conduct their research in one of the 11 units.

The research projects presented by applicants must correspond to the research themes and methodological approaches of the iPOPs laboratory of excellence: family dynamics and ageing; social, gender and intergenerational

Conditions of eligibility
- Applicants must hold (or complete during the current academic year 2015-2016) a Master’s degree (M2) or equivalent in a discipline related to the population sciences and qualifying them for admission to a PhD programme in a French or foreign university.

- Applicants must be enrolled (first enrolment) in a doctoral programme in a French or foreign university for the academic year 2016-2017.

- Applicants must have the backing of at least 2 mentors, including their thesis mentor(s). At least one mentor must be an INED researcher.

There are no criteria in terms of age or nationality.

Recruitment calendar:
- 12 May 2016, midday (12:00 pm, Paris time): Application deadline
(We recommend to finalise the application at least two business days before the deadline)
- 2 June 2016, midday (12:00 pm, Paris time): Deadline for uploading M2 dissertation and defence report
- End of June: Publication of results
- July 2016: Personal replies to unsuccessful eligible applicants
- 1 October 2016: Contract start date

For further details and application visit the French Institute for Demographic Studies International Doctoral Studentships page.