The PhD program consists of two years of coursework followed by two years of supervised dissertation research. The working language of the institution is English. The application deadline is 15 March, 2002. Most students are granted tuition waivers and stipends for up to four years of study - no separate application is necessary. Successful applicants will be invited to participate in a competitive two-month Preparatory semester in July and August, after which final admissions decisions will be made.
Students can ask for travel expenses coverage.
The request for such grant should be attached to the application form and should free-format clearly explain why such grant is needed. For example, our alumni have assumed positions in governmental ministries as policy advisors, as chief economists of international banks, as academics at universities and research institutions all over the world, and in multinational corporations.