The Doctoral School is a bilingual (ES/EN) training program for doctoral students and other promising young researchers, organised by the United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS) and the Andean Center for International Studies of the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Sede Ecuador (UASB-E) with the support of various international academic institutions and governmental organizations in the region.
The Doctoral School will deliver a series of lectures by leading academics on methods, theories, and new trends in Latin American, European and Comparative Regionalism, and afford the next generation of researchers the opportunity to discuss and develop their research projects in personalised tutorial sessions.
Taking place in Quito, Ecuador from 07-11 July 2025, the Doctoral School will benefit doctoral students and other early-career researchers from across the social science spectrum, in various stages of their research projects, seeking answers to questions within the framework of Latin American, European or Comparative Regionalism.
The Doctoral School seeks to establish a network of researchers dealing with regionalism, based at universities across Latin America and beyond.
Candidates must have at least a passive knowledge of English and Spanish.
Tuition
The tuition fee covers participation in lectures, leisure events, lunch, and coffee breaks.
We offer a limited number of scholarships to cover enrolment and on-campus accommodation.
Candidates wishing to apply for a scholarship should specify their need in the motivation letter and attach a written confirmation from their institution confirming their inability to cover the enrolment fees.
Full payment must be made two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
Applications
Applications will be assessed and accepted on a rolling basis until the deadline on 31 May 2024. Spaces are limited, so apply early to secure a chance to attend.
Candidates must submit the following:
- Motivation letter (max. 500 words)
- Detailed curriculum
- Outline of their planned or ongoing research project
The documents must be submitted via the Doctoral School's application form and can be written in Spanish or English.