
Hertie School

Germany

Program Name
PhD in Governance

Deadline
September 30th, 2026
Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include economics, law, political science, sociology, public administration, management, data science, related fields.

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.
Application Requirements
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| Hertie PhD Stipend | Doctoral Researcher - Shaping Digital Culture in Public Administration | PhD stipend - Media and Behavioral Economics | PhD stipend - International Security | PhD stipend - Fundamental Rights | Doctoral Researcher - European Union Law & Politics | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | N/A |
| Fall | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2026 |
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