Environmental Policy Analysis at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) supports PhD research on how environmental governance can be designed, evaluated, and improved to advance sustainability. The programme examines questions such as how governance systems perform in practice, how institutions interact, and how policy approaches can drive innovation while accounting for unintended effects.
The Environmental Policy Analysis PhD programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips researchers with the skills to analyze and improve environmental governance for sustainability. This research-focused programme encourages inquiry into governance systems, institutional interactions, and policy innovations while considering potential unintended consequences.
The PhD research is structured around three core themes that guide the development of your dissertation:
Typical components of the PhD programme include:
Prospective candidates should possess a Master’s degree (or an equivalent qualification) relevant to environmental policy analysis, governance, sustainability studies, or a related field.
Language proficiency is assessed through:
Application materials typically include:
Graduates of the Environmental Policy Analysis PhD programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and private sector consultancies. They can contribute to policy development, sustainability initiatives, and research projects aimed at enhancing environmental governance and addressing complex sustainability challenges.
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