QS Rank:

141

Leiden University

South Holland
,Netherlands

Program Name
PhD in Public Administration

Deadline
February 15th, 2026
Overview
The Institute of Public Administration at Leiden University is looking for a full-time PhD researcher who will conduct a 4-year PhD project./nThe PhD project is part of the larger research consortium ECCO: Empowering Citizen COllectives in societal transitions./nThe research project studies how to create mutual understanding among citizen collectives, local governments, and non-participants and what factors are driving or hindering mutual understanding among actors and under what conditions./nYou will apply a mixed-method design (including Q-methodology, focus groups, interviews and observations) and develop a serious game as a tool to foster cooperation among citizen collectives, local governments, and non-participants./nLocation: The Hague. Employer: Institute of Public Administration, Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA), Leiden University.

Duration
4 Months
Ranking
#74
US World and News Report
#77
The World University Rankings
#141
QS World University Rankings
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