Current PhD vacancies
You can find the PhD vacancies that are open for applications below. Please submit your application directly on the university website.
The map shows the Joint Research Centre (JRC) with 6 sites across 5 EU countries, and the partner universities in 14 countries.
Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) programme
The above PhD vacancies are part of the Collaborative Doctoral Partnership programme (CDP). The CDP programme is an initiative by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the science and knowledge service of the European Commission. The JRC provides independent science and knowledge in the service of EU policy-making.
The programme offers PhD projects in collaboration with over 40 partner universities. As a part of the CDP, you can carry out up to two years of your doctoral studies at the JRC and combine the best of both worlds: academic rigour with cutting-edge research expertise in a science for policy environment.
The JRC has research facilities at six sites across five EU countries, with its headquarters located in Brussels, Belgium. The map highlights the locations of the JRC sites along with our current partner universities. We regularly call for and select new partner universities.
Check the benefits of the programme:
Cutting edge researchSpend up to two years at the JRC, benefiting from advanced facilities and a strong network of scientists and policymakers.
Cross-Disciplinary SettingTackle your research questions in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with experts from both social and natural sciences.
Scientific and Policy ImpactConduct research with high visibility and influence, as the JRC is well recognised scientifically and embedded in EU policymaking.
Dual SupervisionReceive guidance from both your Higher Education Institution supervisor and a JRC supervisor, ensuring academic and practical support.
Who is the "science for policy" professional?
The science for policy professionals combine two core skills:
- They perform high-quality research and analysis and produce scientific evidence.
- They know how to communicate with policymakers by producing outputs that are concise, well-structured and actionable.
At the JRC, you will work closely with EU policymakers to identify problems, study them, develop solutions, assess potential impacts and monitor progress as policies are implemented.
Throughout the programme, you will receive targeted training on the principles of policymaking and learn how, as a scientist, you can effectively contribute at each stage of the policy cycle.
Understanding when and how to introduce scientific results into the policymaking process is essential for ensuring that evidence is taken up effectively.
Grantholder rules
The Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships PhD candidate will spend part of their time at the university and part of their time at the JRC. For the period spent at the JRC, the student will be employed by a Grantholder 20 Contract in accordance with the Grantholder rules and the applicable Vademecum.