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The Department of Economics is delighted to invite applications for the PhD Position in Bayesian Statistics applied to topics in microeconomic at Ghent University for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The studentship is designed to give for international students who have a chance to study a PhD degree in Belgium and aims to help them with covering some of their study expenses.
Founded in 1817, Ghent University is one of Belgium’s most prestigious universities, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degree programmes to students of all backgrounds.
Why study at Ghent University? Students can expand their skills and learn new strategies when studying at this university, which can be applied to jobs both within and outside of academia. They will also have to execute long-term tasks when pursuing short-term objectives, which will necessitate excellent organizational skills.
Application Deadline: June 15, 2021
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Ghent University
- Department: Department of Economics
- Course Level: PhD
- Awards: €2.070
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in Belgium
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Students from all nationalities are eligible to apply for this application.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD Position in Bayesian Statistics Applied to Topics in Microeconomics
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Candidates should hold a master degree in statistics or mathematics, be familiar with Bayesian hierarchical modelling, and should have an interest in applying these methods to questions in economics and decision making.
- They should belong to the top 10% of their class.
- Candidates with a master degree in economics or psychology will also be considered if they can show a strong quantitative background and advanced knowledge of Bayesian statistics.
How to Apply
- How to Apply: While applying for the grant the initial step is to apply for affirmation. For taking the affirmation right off the students are required needs to pick a PhD degree coursework at the university. After being enrolled at the university, claimants can apply for the fund by submitting their application through email to Prof. Ferdinand Vieider at [email protected]
- Supporting Documents: To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, details of the master courses taken (including transcripts, grades, and comparative rankings) and, if available, some examples of research work (e.g., a master thesis).
- Admission Requirements: You must have a master’s degree from a recognized university.
- Language Requirement: All seekers need to provide valid proof of the required level of Dutch at level B2 for the program.
Benefits
The position provides a monthly scholarship of approximately €2.070 (net), social security (health insurance and pension contributions), end-of-year and holiday bonus, travel and computer equipment resources, and other benefits.
