Ph.D. in International Development Studies Program (GRID) Now Accepting Students for 2022

The Philosophy in International Development Studies Program (GRID), Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University is delighted to call for applications for 2022. Applications are open from now until Saturday, 30 April 2022. (Scholarship available).

GRID is a three-to-five-year program which is a multi-disciplinary international program taught in English. The program aims to build students’ academic knowledge, research skills and critical thinking on international development studies and support the development of students’ careers through helping build their relationships with networks of academics, organizations and practitioners working locally, regionally and internationally red gems

General Application Requirements for GRID:

1. Earned a Master’s Degree in Social Science or any fields related to International Development (GPA requirements differ per application track)

2. English proficiency test score: TOEFL IBT 78; IELTS score of 6.0; CU-TEP score of 75 within the last 2 years.

3. Experience in working or volunteering in the field of International Development is an advantage but not compulsory.

4. Have at least one academic article published in an international database. (Check the website for details)

5. Other particular qualifications as announced by the Graduate School in each academic year, or approved by the MAIDS Program Committee.

Documentation Requirements for GRID

After completing the application process on the Graduate School’s website, applicants must save the application in pdf format, and submit the following documents to application.maids@gmail.com.

1. A completed application from the Graduate School’s Website

2. A copy of your valid passport with your signature

3. Academic documents: A copy of your degree, transcript, and English test report (if not exempted)

4. Passport photo

5. Statement of Purpose (not exceeding 1,000 words) *Double Degree Applicants should clearly state their intention

6. Completed scholarship application (if applicable)

7. Research/Dissertation proposal (about 1,500-2,000 words)

8. A sample publication, preferably in an international database (For PhD Research (Plan 1.1) only)

9. An application fee payment slip of THB 1,000

10. Two recommendation letters (at least 1 from an academic staff)

11. CV (optional)