Environmental Sciences and Policy

The PhD program in Environmental Sciences and Policy at Central European University (CEU)provides a unique opportunity to pursue fundamental and applied research to address some of the most urgent environmental challenges in the world.

Program aims and objectives

• The environment is a quintessentially interdisciplinary field that requires an integrated understanding of complex natural histories; ecological processes; scientific evidence; social and cultural contexts; contemporary political debates; legal and policy frameworks; modeling, technical, and management options; and social justice implications for people and communities.

• The PhD program in Environmental Sciences and Policy at Central European University (CEU) is led by faculty from various disciplines with research experience in diverse thematic and geographic contexts, which fosters an environment conducive to interdisciplinary research.

• The PhD program aims to combine breadth and depth of interdisciplinary learning about the environment with professional development skills.

• The program begins with an introduction to a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches, which allows students to choose the most appropriate combination for their research, and continues with custom-tailored theory and methods classes to facilitate in-depth research skills for their empirical projects.
• Teaching and research practica facilitate opportunities to develop teaching, presentation, and publication skills.

Coursework:

• Methodological Debates on Environmental Research

• PhD Writing Issues and Challenges

• Faculty/Student Seminar

• Methods Study Courses

• Comprehensive Examination

• Data Collection and Analysis

• Research Update and Analytical Chapter Presentations