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Ph.D. Agricultural Economics

Our Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics is a premier STEM program that produces leaders who find success in academia, government and leading industry positions.

This program offers rigorous training in economics and quantitative methods, with a strong emphasis in applied economics applications. Students choose between three field areas:

• Agribusiness
• Applied Market Analysis
• Natural Resource and Environmental Economics

Within each field area, you’ll work collaboratively with professors to ask important industry questions and relentlessly pursue an understanding of the complex world of economics and our global society.

Program Details

We offer two routes to the Ph.D. Our traditional route is for those who have obtained a master’s degree. We also offer a 96 credit hour option for those who have obtained a bachelor’s degree, but have not completed a master’s degree. In both, students will explore economic theory and gain a robust research skillset for applying that theory to solve complex agricultural issues. The planning guides with the degree curriculum can be found in the  Graduate Handbook . The page numbers for the planning guides can be found in the Table of Figures listed in the handbook.

Students applying to the Ph.D. program are required to submit GRE scores with their application.

• Degree: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
• Credit Hours: 64 (traditional) or 96 total credit hours
• Stem Approved: International students are eligible for the 24-Month Stem Extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Field Areas

Students pursuing a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics choose from one of three field areas. This allows students to narrow their focus and refine their expertise to best align with their professional career goals. Within the agribusiness field area, students can also choose to specialize even further, through one of four emphasis areas.

The planning guides with the degree curriculum can be found in the  Graduate Handbook. The page numbers for the planning guides can be found in the Table of Figures listed in the handbook.

Students choosing this field area will be uniquely qualified to teach agribusiness and conduct research in academic, government and consulting careers. This program provides a solid foundation of economic theory and application. To gain further expertise and refine their skillset, students pursuing the the agribusiness field area can choose to emphasize in one of four areas: 1. Finance 2. Marketing 3. Strategic Management 4. Supply Chain Management

Students choosing this field area will be uniquely qualified to teach agricultural economics and conduct information economics and food market research. This field area allows students to gain expertise related to market and demand analysis, product valuation, use of directed acyclic graphs in economic analysis, commodity futures and options, information acquisition, price dispersion, industrial organization, and auctions

Students choosing this field area will be uniquely qualified to teach agricultural economics and conduct applied economic research to evaluate the the use, transfer and allocation of natural resources to help inform environmental policy and natural resource management strategies. Students will gain expertise applying economic tools and theories to advance the health and sustainability of our natural world.

Graduate Admissions

Texas A&M University is the premier choice to gain a graduate degree, thanks to our national academic ranking and high financial value. Joining the Aggie Family and gaining an advanced degree from Texas A&M puts students in the highest class of job candidates.

What Do I Need to Apply?

• Note : GRE scores are required and are NOT WAIVED. Visit admissions.tamu.edu for information on sending official test scores to Texas A&M University.
• Minimum GPR of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work, or 3.25 in 30 hours or more of graduate work.
• Application through the Texas A&M University GraduateCAS system
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Purpose
• Three letters of recommendation, submitted online with your application.
• Official transcripts and records , sent to the Office of Admissions .

Application Fees Are Not Waived

International Students

Official TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. Official scores must be sent by ETS directly to Texas A&M University using the school code: 6003. Visit the Graduate and Professional School website for a list of requirements, exemptions and other useful information regarding the TOEFL/IELTS Exams.

Fall 2024 Application Deadlines

• March 13, 2024 – Priority Deadline for Funding Consideration
• June 30, 2024 a- Application Portal Close

Admissions Decisions

You will receive an official admissions decision in a letter from the Texas A&M University Office of Admissions. The Department will send a courtesy Welcome Letter.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

By submitting an application, all students are considered for departmental funding opportunities. To be considered for additional funding opportunities outside of the department, students are encouraged to submit the  financial aid application  and a  scholarship application , along with their graduate school application. This ensures students are reviewed for all the types of financial aid that you are eligible for. Remember: each student’s financial aid eligibility may vary. The types of financial aid students are offered is based on the data provided on their financial aid and/or scholarship application. The Master of Agribusiness program does a competitive scholarship review of all admission applications and funding offers are made, based on eligibility and available funds each year. If a student is an international or out-of-state resident and receives a competitive scholarship of at least $1,000, they may qualify for a  non-resident tuition waiver .

Prerequisites

Students planning on entering the doctoral in the Department of Agricultural Economics should prepare themselves by completing the following study in math, microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics.

ECMT 660: Mathematical Economics I This course covers use of selected types of mathematical tools in economic theory (e.g., matrix algebra and multivariate calculus). The topics covered in ECMT 660 are: It is important that students have good skills in calculus and optimization. It would be valuable to entering students if they reviewed carefully Chapter 2 (the brief math review) in Walter Nicholson,  Microeconomic Theory , 7th edition, 1998. Also, students should have a good understanding of the following topics from Alpha Chiang,  Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics , 3rd (latest) edition, McGraw-Hill, 1984. Online Calculus Course An online calculus course is available which may assist you in your preparation for Masters-level course work. This web site provides a clear, helpful interactive tool for learning calculus. This site is a good way to practice the subject.

ECON 607: Foundations of Microeconomic Theory This course is an introduction to microeconomic theory and applications. Various models using formal analysis will be developed and applied to specific problems. Supply and demand, consumer optimization, theory of the firm (cost minimization and profit maximization), analysis of different market structures (pure competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly) will be covered. General competitive equilibrium will be introduced. Topics covered in ECON 607 include: Economic Models; Market Demand and Market Supply; Theory of Consumer Behavior; Theory of Production and Cost; Imperfectly Competitive Market Structures; General Equilibrium. Textbook: Walter Nicholson,  Microeconomic Theory, Basic Principles and Extensions , 7th edition (1995), Dryden Press.

AGEC 621: Econometrics for Agribusiness This course introduces students to theory, methods and applications of statistical techniques for fitting econometric models to economic data. Students will learn methods for summarizing and describing data both numerically and graphically, gain experience in fitting models and interpreting the results. Students will be introduces to statistical software and taught to use its relevant functions. Topics covered in AGEC 621 include: Simple Linear Regression Model; The Multiple Regression Model: (Estimating the; Parameters of Multiple Regression Model; Sample Properties of the Least Squares Estimator; Interval Estimation and Hypothesis Testing; Prediction, Goodness-of-Fit and Modeling Issues); Further Inference in the Multiple Regression Model; Seemingly; Unrelated Regression Model (SUR); Simultaneous Equations Models; Discrete Choice Models; Limited Dependent Variable Models; Time Series Models. Textbook: Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach , J. M. Wooldridge, 4 th  Edition, South-Western Publication, 2009.

ECON 611: Foundations of Macroeconomic Theory This course is an introduction to development of modern static national income analysis from general equilibrium system; roles of fiscal and monetary policy in promoting economic stability. Topics covered in ECON 611 include: Science of Macroeconomics;Data of Macroeconomics; National Income: Its Production, Distribution, and Allocation; Economic Growth; Unemployment; Money and Inflation; The Open Economy; Economic Fluctuations – Short-run; Aggregate Demand; Aggregate; Demand in the Open Economy; Aggregate Supply; Macroeconomic Policy Debate; Consumption; Investment; Money Supply and Money Demand. Textbook: G.N. Mankiew,  Macroeconomics , 4th edition, Worth Publishers, 2000

Additional Mathematical and Statistics Training

Incoming Ph.D. students are encouraged to participate in online, non-credit courses during the summer prior to beginning their program. These include Math Boot Camp, Online Math Camp and Math Training.

Required Examinations

As part of the program, students will be required to pass qualifier and preliminary exams. Find exams from previous years on our Past Prelims and Qualifiers page.

All students pursuing a Ph.D. in agricultural economics are required to pass a comprehensive qualifier exam. The qualifier is administered twice a year on the Monday before classes begin for the first Summer term and on August 1 (if August 1 falls on a weekend the exam will be held the first weekday prior to August 1). Traditional Ph.D. students are required to take the qualifier in May of their first year. Straight-through Ph.D. students are required to take the qualifier in May of their second year.

●  This exam must be completed by December of your third year. ●  If you opted for the paper, you must present it during the oral prelim exam. The paper should be submitted to your Graduate Advisory Committee at least two weeks before the oral exam. exam. ●  If you choose the written preliminary examination, you must pass it before taking the oral prelim. At the oral prelim, you will also present a draft of your dissertation proposal. Additional Information: ● If you are not prepared for the oral prelim exam by December, you must submit a petition   to the Departmental Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) to request more time.  The Departmental Graduate Office can help with this petition.  If not approved, the oral prelim will be recorded as a fail. ● The oral prelim exam is not limited to the paper or dissertation proposal; your committee may ask about your research plans for the dissertation, mastery of subject matter within your field, and knowledge of the literature in your field. ● Students must pass both the written preliminary (or paper) and oral exam to pass the Preliminary Examination. A failure in either of these examinations constitutes a failure of the Preliminary Examination. Upon unanimous approval of the student’s Advisory Committee and the approval of the Office of Graduate Studies, a student who has failed either part of the Preliminary Examination may be given one re-examination, when adequate time has been given to permit the student to address the inadequacies emerging from the first examination. It is expected that preliminary examination will be concluded before the end of the spring semester of the third year. ● A failure on the second attempt in either the written or the oral examination constitutes a failure, and the student will not have a third chance to take the Preliminary Examination. ● The oral prelim typically includes a departmental seminar where you present your paper or preliminary dissertation proposal draft. ● Finalize and submit your dissertation proposal for signatures before the end of the spring semester in your third year. Important Note: ● To learn more about the preliminary examination process and its details, please refer to the Departmental Graduate Handbook available at this link: Departmental Graduate Handbook . ● If you decide to pursue the paper option or if you have any questions or need guidance regarding the preliminary examination, please reach out to the Departmental Graduate Office. Good luck with your academic journey!

*NEW ARCS SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:

 The following documents are submitted through ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS COMPLETION SYSTEM (ARCS) Please read the Walk-Through Guides for Students detailing the steps in ARCS to submit these documents.

• Preliminary Exam Request
• Proposal Approval Form
• Final Exam (Defense) Request
• Copyright and Availability
• Thesis/Dissertation/Record of Study Approval Form

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Ph.d. in agricultural economics.

At Nebraska, you can create the future you want. Our STEM-certified Ph.D. program gives you the tools to do more. One-on-one faculty membership helps you grow as a student, a researcher, and a citizen. Our students collaborate with each other, across disciplines, and across the world.

Why Agricultural Economics?

At Nebraska, you'll find a community of students and faculty ready to help you succeed. The three-part mission of a land grant institution means you have access to researcher, teachers and extension specialists. Faculty research is concentrated in five areas:

Agriculture Firm Profitability and Sustainability Behavioral and Experimental Economics Industrial Organization of the Agri-Food System International Trade and Development Natural Resources Rural Innovation and Development

Why Nebraska?

In the Department of Agricultural Economics, you get the best of both worlds. You'll attend a world-class, Big Ten university and have access to the all the academic resources and activities that come with it. At our East Campus location, you get a small-school atmosphere with one-on-one personal advising and a community that cares about you. At Nebraska, we believe in the power of every person. And we don't rest on our strengths — we stretch them.

How to Apply What You Will Learn Funding and Cost About the Ph. D. in Ag Econ

Students come from across the world to participate in our STEM designated doctoral program. The program is enriched by the diverse experiences and backgrounds of our students. We encourage collaboration and value the contributions of our PhD students to our department.

Diya Ganguly Ph. D. Student

"There is a wonderful sense of being truly welcomed and made to feel at home by everyone I have met on campus and everyone in my department."

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"I was drawn to UNL’s strong agricultural focus, its membership in the prestigious Big 10 Conference, UNL’s location in the State Capital where it is close to various stakeholder agencies."

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"UNL feels like a home away from home. Lincoln has a very welcoming community for international students."

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"I appreciate having advisers/professors who saw in me what I didn't see in myself, and nurtured me to become an independent researcher and an academic."

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How to Apply

Requirements.

• A master's degree with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Students without a master’s degree will also be considered but they must have completed core requirements for the master's degree in agricultural economics.
• See all Graduate Studies admission policies .

Prerequisites

• Master's level microeconomics
• Master's level macroeconomics
• Master's level econometrics
• Calculus I, II, and III

Field courses in areas of interest are recommended but not required.

Other Information

• The GRE is not required but is recommended for students seeking an assistantship.
• If your native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required. Graduate Studies determines exemptions from this requirement.
• You do not need to contact a faculty member to be considered for admission or an assistantship.

Application

In addition to Graduate Studies' requirements . We require:

• A one-page to three-page statement of purpose. It should explain why you want to pursue a graduate degree and describe your interests.
• Three letters of recommendation. We recommend at least two of these letters are from faculty members who can describe your academic abilities.
• Resume or curriculum vitae

What You Will Learn

All doctoral students take:

• ECON 912A and 912B - Advanced Microeconomics I & II
• ECON 912A and 912B - Advanced Macroeconomics I & II
• ECON 917, 918, and 919 - Econometrics I, II & III
• STAT 882 - Mathematical Statics I-Distribution Theory
• Two courses from the AECN 901 block (6 credit hours)
• Two courses from the AECN 902 block (6 credit hours)

In addition to the core requirements, Ph.D. students are expected to:

• Prepare a department or a conference presentation (or paper) before the fourth year begins
• Have a paper submitted to a peer-reviewed journal before graduating

Credit Hour Requirements

• At least 90 credit hours, including 12 to 55 hours of dissertation research
• At least half of the graduate work, including the dissertation, will be completed in the department

Funding and Cost

Graduate tuition and fees.

For current graduate tuition and fee structure and rates, visit studentaccounts.unl.edu/graduate-tuition.

Assistantships

Graduate research assistantships are the most common form of financial assistance. A GRA consists of a stipend and benefits. Tuition is waived for students on assistantships, but fees of approximately $1,200/year must be paid by all students. A major portion of the fee for student health insurance is included in GRAs. Each year, we receive funding from the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Agricultural Research Division for GRAs. These are not tied to a specific research project but support the research needs of the department and institute. There is no separate application for assistantships and applicants do not need to contact a faculty member to be considered.

Faculty often have grants or other funding to support graduate students. More information .

READY TO APPLY?

Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics

• Fall January 10

International students may need to surpass the Graduate School’s minimum English language proficiency exam scores for this program. If the graduate program has unique score requirements, they will be detailed below. Otherwise, please refer to the Graduate School’s minimum score guidelines.

Degree Description:

The PhD in Agricultural Economics is designed to provide the student with an excellent foundation in the theory and methods of economic analysis as well as experience in applied analysis of agricultural, agribusiness, and/or resource economics problems. Career opportunities for agricultural economists also include academia, government, and the private sector. Many academic positions (especially at land grant universities) include salary support for a combination of teaching, research, and/or outreach related to the food and fiber sectors and the natural resource base that supports them.

Admission Requirements:

Statement of Purpose, 3 letters of recommendation, CV, GRE, Unofficial Transcripts

Student Opportunities:

The collaboration between students and professors is really close, our offices are often next to each other, and it is common for professors to coauthor papers with PhD students, which turn into journal publications. In the last years, coauthored papers with our students were published in journals such as American Journal of Agricultural Economics , Economic Inquiry , Agricultural Economics, Canadian Journal of Economics , Journal of Environmental Economics and Management , and Economic Letters , among others. In addition, the environment between students and professors is very collegial, and we meet once a week (normally after seminars) for drinks in a more relaxed environment.

We fund around 80% of admitted students, who receive graduate assistantships from our School. The rest of students are often funded by governments in their home countries, or foundations, such as the Fulbright or the Soros Foundations.

Career Opportunities:

Academia, Government and the Private Sector

Job Market Guide

Career Placements:

The job market placement of our recent PhD graduates has been extremely positive, including positions at the University of Arkansas, Penn State University, Yale University (Post-Doc), University of Connecticut, California State University, Cornell University (Post-Doc), University of New Mexico, Illinois State University, University of Kentucky, University of Oklahoma, University of Georgia, Colorado State University, and University of Nebraska; at government agencies such as the US Department of Agriculture and the United Nations; and firms such as JP Morgan-Chase and American Express.

Contact Information:

• Jaimie Dahl, Asst. to the Director, and Graduate Coordinator [email protected]
• Jeffrey Luckstead, Associate Professor, and Graduate Studies Chair [email protected]

Our Ph.D. program

We are in the process of updating our ph.d. student planning guide. if you have questions in the meantime, please email amy guerin at [email protected] ., admissions requirements.

Requirements for applying are:  

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A 3.0 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 base for the last two years of undergraduate studies or satisfactory performance at the graduate level.
• GRE scores (Verbal score of at least 30th percentile and a quantitative score of 50th percentile or higher)
• A minimum of three reference letters
• 1-2 paged Personal Statement
• A minimum TOFEL score of 90 on the internet-based test (iBT) with subscores of at least 20 in each area for students whose primary language is not English.  An IELTS score of 6.5 is also acceptable for this admission requirement.

Areas of specialization:

Applied econometrics.

Applying econometric tools to quantify and address societal problems. This field focuses on applying advanced econometric tools to address a broad range of economic problems with a strong focus on computational methods and programming. Students will become proficient in a variety of statistical software packages, such as R, Matlab, and STATA, and learn to build their own "custom-tailored" algorithms to solve applied econometric problems. Students can take courses in both advanced econometric theory and applied methods. The latter include nonlinear optimization, panel data econometrics, time series analysis, and Bayesian econometrics. Additional elective courses, such as time series analysis, nonparametric methods, and spatial statistics are available through the Department of Statistics. The analytical skills acquired through the applied econometrics field combine well with any of the other field areas offered in the department.  For this reason, Ph.D. students often choose Applied Econometrics as one of their main fields.

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

Evaluation of the economic impact of environmental and resource problems and policies. This field focuses on the economic implications of environmental and natural resource issues and policies.  Students who choose environmental and resource economics as one of their Ph.D. fields will take two field courses - “Environmental Economic Theory and Policy Analysis” and “Dynamic Optimization and Natural Resource Economics”. The first course develops the theoretical foundation for environmental and natural resource policy designs and covers externalities, public goods, property rights, and the design of optimal environmental and natural resource policies. Research projects by recent Ph.D. students include public preferences for forest protection from invasive infection as an ecological indicator of climate change, robust nonparametric and Bayesian econometric approaches for combining secondary data to inform environmental policy, optimal design of residential outdoor watering policies, demand for natural gas as a transportation fuel, and cost-effective strategies to control nonpoint source pollution.

International Development and Trade

Factors and policies affecting economic prospects, poverty, and inequality in developing countries. International trade negotiations, trade agreements, disputes, and barriers to trade. This field focuses on the economics of development and international trade. Students who complete a field in international development and trade will take at least two field courses - “Topics in Applied Development Economics” and “International Trade and Finance”. These courses cover topics such as economic theories of development; methods for measuring poverty and inequality; evaluation of public policies for poverty reduction and economic growth; interactions between environment, health, and development; methods for measuring technical change; political economy of trade; imperfect competition and intra-industry trade; and monetary aspects of international trade. Students have conducted research in areas such as the impact on food security in Ethiopia of improved maize varieties, asset indexes and measurements of poverty in Zimbabwe, returns to agricultural research, non-tariff measures and their impact on international trade flows, causes and consequences of the proliferation of free trade agreements, the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its role in the multilateral trading system, the scale and duration of international agricultural product trade, and U.S.-China international trade.

Food and Health Economics

The economics of food, nutrition, and health choices with implications for policy design and effectiveness. This field focuses on the economics of food, nutrition, and health choices with implications for policy design and effectiveness.  Students who select food and health economics as their research focus will take two field courses - “Food and Health Microeconomics” and “Food and Health Macroeconomics”. These courses cover topics such as basic nutrition, unitary and collective household production models of food choices and health, nutrition and food production from the supply side, principal-agent theory, and cost and benefit measurement in health economics.  Students in the past have done research in a variety of areas such as the academic performance of malnourished or overweight children, estimating the average cost-effectiveness of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education program, designing better incentive-compatible weight loss programs, determining the impact of Food Stamp Participation on child and household food security, estimating the elasticity of substitution between time and goods in food production at home, and maternal choices to provide safe drinking water.

Combined Program

Academic Employment Track with Future Professoriate Graduate Certificate:  AAEC partners with the Virginia Tech Graduate School to offer an  academic employment track  that prepares Ph.D. students for future roles in academia. 

Interdisciplinary Degree in Remote Sensing:  AAEC Ph.D. students can combine their program with the  Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Program in Remote Sensing  by taking additional courses related to Remote Sensing and participating in a weekly seminar. Students who complete the requirements receive a certificate in Remote Sensing in addition to their Ph.D.

Department requirements

Advisory committee.

All Ph.D. students must have an advisory committee. This committee must be formed before the plan of study is filed. The major professor normally serves as chair of the advisory committee. The advisory committee will consist of a minimum of four faculty members (including the advisor). The committee chair, or at least one co-chair, must have a Ph.D. in economics, agricultural economics, or applied economics. Ph.D. students must identify at least two dissertation readers, but readers are not designated on the program of study.

Each student is encouraged to visit with faculty members concerning his/her interests prior to forming an advisory committee. In forming their advisory committee, students are encouraged to have at least one member committed from the faculty in Economics and at least one member from Agricultural and Applied Economics. Students may also include member(s) from other departments.

Once selected, it is the responsibility of the advisory committee to review the student’s proposed coursework and to assess the likelihood of the student successfully completing his/her program. As a student progresses with their program, research plans should be discussed with and approved by their advisory committee. It is the responsibility of the advisory committee chair and the readers to evaluate drafts of the dissertation and provide continuous reviews.

Plan of Study

Each Ph.D student’s plan of study must be approved prior to completion of their third semester. The plan of study should include a listing of all courses including course name and credit hours using the appropriate form. The student should submit a copy of the program of study, signed by all advisory committee members, to the Graduate Program Coordinator. Upon approval by the Graduate Director and the Department Head, the Graduate Program Coordinator will electronically submit the program of study to the Graduate School.

The Graduate School requirements for a Ph.D. degree include a minimum of 90 semester hours of graduate credit beyond the baccalaureate, with at least 27 hours of course work and 30 hours of Research and Dissertation (AAEC/ECON 7994).

Doctoral students must satisfactorily complete both Qualifying and Preliminary examinations according to the guidelines in the Student Planning Manual. The Qualifying examination should be taken during January of the second year. The preliminary examination must be taken before entering a seventh semester of full time enrollment in the Ph.D. program.

Preliminary Examination

Each student must pass a preliminary examination consisting of a written and an oral component. The preliminary examination is required by the Graduate School. A student and his/her advisory committee can choose from two approaches to the preliminary examination: either a three-hour written examination followed by an oral examination, or preparation of a dissertation proposal with the oral examination a defense of that proposal. In either case, a student must attempt the preliminary examination before entering a seventh semester of full-time enrollment in the Ph.D. program unless approval for extension is given by the co-chairs of the Graduate Program Committee. The determination of whether a student fails or passes the preliminary examination rests solely with the student’s advisory committee.

Under the written examination approach, students complete an examination covering material relevant to the student’s declared fields of study. The oral part of the exam covers all of the student’s coursework and material that the student’s advisory committee deems relevant for a Ph.D. candidate.

The preliminary examination proceeds as follows:

1. The written preliminary examination is designed by the student’s advisory committee, which may enlist the help of other faculty in preparing and grading individual questions.

2. A successful attempt at passing the written examination is followed within two months by the oral examination. The oral examination must be scheduled with the Graduate School at least two weeks prior to taking the examination and a card must be obtained for recording the grade on the day of the exam. The results of the oral examination (pass or fail) are recorded with the Graduate School by filing the card upon completion of the oral examination.

3. If a student is unsuccessful with the written examination, it is considered a failure of the preliminary examination and is recorded with the Graduate School. A failure on the written examination is recorded by the chair of the student’s advisory committee, who writes a letter to the student, with copies to the Dean of the Graduate School and the Graduate Program Director, indicating that the student has failed the written portion of the examination, which constitutes failure of the preliminary examination.

Under the dissertation proposal approach, the written component consists of a preliminary investigation of a certain field of research. The proposal should contain evidence that the student has a thorough and broad understanding of the field of investigation, evidence of sufficient innovations within this field of investigation to constitute at least one paper, and an outline of a research agenda beyond the proposed innovations leading to the completion of a dissertation. The proposal should be accompanied by a bibliography of the field of investigation.

1. The student must submit a draft of the written dissertation research proposal to his/her advisor and the designated readers at least six weeks prior to the proposed date of the oral examination. The student is required to have at least one meeting with his/her advisor and the designated readers regarding the dissertation research proposal prior to the submission of the proposal to the advisory committee as a whole. If necessary, the student will have an opportunity to modify his/her proposal to respond to remarks from his/her advisor and designated readers.

2. The student has to submit the final version of the written dissertation research proposal to all members of his/her advisory committee at least two weeks prior to the defense date. The oral examination must be scheduled with the Graduate School at least two weeks prior to taking the examination and a card obtained for recording the grade on the day of the exam. Results of the oral examination (pass or fail) are recorded with the Graduate School by filing the card upon completion of the oral examination.

If a student fails the first attempt of the preliminary examination, the student’s Department Head may grant a second attempt. If a second attempt is granted, the preliminary examination process must be redone between fifteen weeks and six months after the first attempt. A maximum of two attempts to pass the preliminary examination will be allowed. There will be no opportunity to repeat the preliminary examination process after two attempts.

Progress Reports

Progress reports are submitted twice annually to the Graduate Director. Reports are reviewed and signed by the chair of the student’s advisory committee or temporary advisor. For students with assistantship financial support, the progress reports may be used to help determine the student’s stipend level for the following year. The progress reports will be filed with the student’s permanent record and may be reviewed or copied by the student upon request.

Graduate Seminar

Students are encouraged to participate actively in the research seminars within the department. All master’s and Ph.D. students writing a thesis or dissertation are expected to present a seminar on their research proposal or results. In order to schedule a final thesis or dissertation defense, the student may need to complete a short form, which is signed by the chair of his/her advisory committee, indicating that the seminar was given. A copy of the form may be obtained from the Graduate Program Coordinator.

Ph.D. Examinations

In addition to coursework, Ph.D. students are required to pass three examinations: (1) a written qualifying examination, (2) a written and oral preliminary examination, and (3) a final oral dissertation defense.

• Students are required to take the written qualifying examination during the summer after their first year in the program. Exceptions, while unusual, may be obtained on an individual basis. To be considered for an exception, a student must petition the AAEC Graduate Program Director in writing as early as possible, and not later than four weeks prior to the examination date. Students who fail to take the written qualifying examination without the required permission will be considered to fail, unless there are extraordinary extenuating circumstances.
• Each student must pass a preliminary examination consisting of a written and an oral component. The preliminary examination is required by the Graduate School. A student and his/her advisory committee can choose from two approaches to the preliminary examination: either a three-hour written examination followed by an oral examination, or preparation of a dissertation proposal with the oral examination a defense of that proposal. In either case, a student must attempt the preliminary examination before entering a seventh semester of full-time enrollment in the Ph.D. program unless approval for extension is given by the co-chairs of the graduate program committee. The determination of whether a student fails or passes the preliminary examination rests solely with the student’s advisory committee.
• The final oral examination is a defense of the student’s dissertation. The Graduate School requires that the final oral exam be scheduled at least six months after the student has successfully passed the preliminary examination.

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At the completion of their degree, students are also expected to provide the Graduate Program Coordinator with their forwarding address, date of degree, title of thesis or dissertation, and position of employment or further educational plans.

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Agricultural Economics Scholarship Opportunities

The following scholarship list is for students in the department of agricultural economics; however, agricultural economics students can apply for additional scholarships from Purdue University, the College of Agriculture, and other sources. 

To apply or learn more about application deadlines, eligibility, selection requirements, and more, please visit the College of Agriculture's Office of Academic Programs (OAP) Scholarship Application webpage by clicking the button below.

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Agricultural Economics Scholarships (LIST ONLY)

Please note the following is only a list of scholarships. To apply and learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit the College of Agriculture's Office of Academic Programs (OAP) using the button above. 

Agricultural Economics Scholarship Indiana Challenge Match

Eligibility:  All current College of Agriculture Students.

Bartlett Family Scholarship in Agricultural Economics

Eligibility:  Scholarships for undergraduates with a major in the Department of Agricultural Economics in the College of Agriculture.

Brent and Stacy Bible Scholarship in Agricultural Economics

Eligibility:  Undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Agriculture Department of Agricultural Economics

Chrissie Cartmell Indiana Challenge Match in Agricultural Economics

Eligibility:  ​Undergraduate in-state students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Economics.

CoBank Scholarship Agricultural Economics

Eligibility: Graduate.

David and Stacy Hefty Outstanding Senior in Agricultural Economics

Eligibility:  Senior student in the College of Agriculture Department of Agricultural Economics.

Donald and Joyce Villwock Scholarship

Eligibility:  ​Undergraduate in-state students in Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture.

Dr. Clarence F. Jr. and Martha E. Davan Scholarship in Agricultural Economics 

Eligibility:  ​Undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Agriculture Department of Agricultural Economics.

Dr. Steve Erickson Memorial Scholarship ICM

Eligibility:  All current College of Agriculture students.

Dr. Lawrence P. Bohl Scholarship

Eligibility: Incoming freshman.

F. Van Smith Scholarship in Agricultural Economics

Eligibility:  Sophomores and juniors in the Department of Agricultural Economics.

Farmers National Company Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility:  Agriculture student who has completed their sophomore year. 

Indiana Challenge Match for Agricultural Economics

Eligibility:  Undergraduate in-state students in the College of Agriculture Department of Agricultural Economics.

Jim and Neta Hicks Fund Agricultural Economics

Eligibility:  All current College of Agriculture students

Jim and Neta Hicks College Scholarship for Agricultural Economics

Eligibility:  College of Agriculture Department of Agricultural Economics undergraduate students.

John F. Marten Scholarship

Eligibility: Incoming freshmen.

Leland E. Ott Scholarship Agricultural Economics

Eligibility:  ​Undergraduates in Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture.

Leighton M. & Helen May Geyer Scholarship in Agricultural Economics

Eligibility:  ​All current College of Agriculture students

Lowell Hardin Scholarship Fellowship

Eligibility:  College of Agriculture sophomore or junior majoring in Agricultural Economics.

Marshall A. Martin Public Policy Scholarship 

Eligibility:  Junior or senior on track to complete a B.S. degree in AGEC.

Mathias Hartman Family Scholarship

Eligibility: I ndiana students enrolled in the College of Agriculture Department of Agricultural Economics.

Nidlinger Family Scholarship 

Eligibility:

Raymond "Mick" Ortman Scholarship in Agricultural Economics 

Eligibility:  ​Scholarships for undergraduates in the Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture.

R. Dean Dyson Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:  Sophomore or junior with average or above grades.

Syngenta Agricultural Economics Scholarship Indiana Challenge Match

Eligibility:  A merit based scholarship for undergraduate Indiana resident students enrolled in the Agricultural Economics

Robert Taylor Farm Management Excellence Scholarship

J. william & helen watts uhrig educational scholarship, casey and jill zeller scholarship in agricultural economics.

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International Programmes 2023/2024

Agricultural Economics (AgEcon) Agricultural Economics (AgEcon)

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The entire programme is taught in English.

For admission to the AgEcon programme: 15 March for non-EU citizens 15 July for EU citizens For DAAD scholarships: 15 December for programme commencing in October of the following year

More information on the scholarship application procedure: www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/agecon-scholarships

Universities in Baden-Württemberg charge tuition fees for non-EU international students. These fees amount to 1,500 EUR per semester. However, since AgEcon is funded by the DAAD as a development-related postgraduate course, applicants who are citizens of certain African, Caribbean, or Pacific states or a least developed country can be exempted from the tuition fee. This is also a possibility for applicants who have received a DAAD scholarship (regardless of their citizenship).

Decision-Makers for Global Agricultural Economy and Agricultural Policies

This research-based and methods-oriented programme deals with the economic and agricultural policy relationships between the agricultural and food economy, the environment, and rural areas. In this English-language and international Master's programme funded by the DAAD, economic growth, sustainability, and social justice are central topics, especially in an international and development-related context.

• Studies focused on methods and internationality
• DAAD-funded programme with full scholarships for outstanding applicants from developing countries
• Many different career possibilities for agricultural economists

This degree programme values a well-founded education in business and economic theories and methods as well as applying these to concrete problems and issues in the international agricultural and food sectors.

The degree programme aims to educate agricultural economists in the following competencies:

• Theoretical concepts of agricultural economics
• Quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Integration of sustainability issues into policy analysis
• Interdisciplinary analysis of complex systems
• Communication and presentation techniques

Occupational fields

As the agri-food sector becomes more diverse, global, and highly technical, a growing variety of career opportunities is opening up for well-trained agricultural economists. At Hohenheim, students acquire the analytical skills and the necessary understanding of political contexts to be able to work in governmental and non-governmental organisations, international organisations, and the private sector. The programme also opens up excellent opportunities to complete a doctorate and pursue an academic career.

Typical areas of work for agricultural economists are found in the following areas:

• companies in the upstream and downstream sectors of the food and agricultural industries
• regulatory bodies along the value-added chain
• governmental and non-governmental organisations
• national and international organisations
• teaching and research institutions

For further information on this degree programme, we invite you to attend our Master’s info event (online via Zoom): www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/masters-informational-events

In the first year of study, students complete the five compulsory modules:

• Agricultural and Food Policy
• Applied Econometrics
• Environmental and Resource Economics
• Farm System Modelling
• Microeconomics

In addition, five elective modules can be chosen from the fields of agricultural development, international agricultural trade, world food economy, agricultural and food policy, methods of empirical economic and social research, etc. Lectures are supplemented by computer exercises, group discussions, seminar papers, and case studies, which are worked out and presented in groups or as individual papers.

In the second year of study,

students can choose five further elective modules from a large catalogue of subjects. This ensures a solid education in the sub-disciplines of agricultural economics, while at the same time providing sufficient freedom to put together a programme that suits individual career planning. The academic programme advisers from among the instructors advise students on selecting their modules and planning their studies in order to make sure everything goes smoothly and progresses as planned.

In the second year of studies, the Master's thesis is also completed according to the students’ chosen specialisation.

• Integrated study abroad unit(s)
• International guest lecturers
• Specialist literature in other languages
• Language training provided
• Training in intercultural skills
• Study trips
• Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
• International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context

Students are encouraged to spend one semester during the second year at a partner university abroad to gain additional experience and to further strengthen their individual profile. The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences cooperates with 80 partner institutions in research and teaching worldwide. Of these institutions, 40 are part of the ERASMUS programme. Therefore, part of the last year of studies can be spent abroad or part of the thesis research can be conducted abroad (within one of the numerous international research projects with which the University of Hohenheim is involved). Special travel grants are available for outstanding students.

Internships are not compulsory, but they are recommended. The internship must be organised by the student and has to fit the schedule of the programme. The CareerCenter Hohenheim runs a database for internship offers and assists in finding suitable placements.

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• Access to databases with study material
• Discussion forums and / or groups
• Flipped Classroom
• MOOC (Massive Open Online Course)
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• Online study material provided by institution
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Universities in Baden-Württemberg require their students to pay a semester contribution towards the administration costs, for student services and for the Student Parliament. Student services provide many benefits, such as discounted tickets for public transportation. The semester contribution amounts to approx. 185 EUR per semester.

Baden-Württemberg has the highest standard of living in all of Germany. The downside is that living costs are slightly above the German average. However, the cost of living can vary enormously depending on your personal lifestyle and where you live. It is generally more expensive to live in a bigger city like Stuttgart, where the University of Hohenheim is located. As a rule of thumb, 800 to 900 EUR per month should be enough. The largest monthly expense is usually for rent – accounting for a third of the total cost of living for most students. These costs can be cut substantially by sharing a flat or living in a dorm. A typical example for monthly expenses could look like this:

• Rent: 350 to 400 EUR
• Health insurance: approx. 85 EUR
• Public transport: approx. 30-50 EUR
• Study materials: 100 EUR
• Food and drink: 100 to 150 EUR
• Leisure and hobbies: 50 to 100 EUR

Numerous funding opportunities exist for Master's thesis projects abroad, offered by various foundations. Detailed information is available here .

Formal requirements

• An above-average Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or Economics or a related programme with a standard period of study of at least three years or an equivalent degree
• At least 6 ECTS credits in microeconomics and statistics
• Proof of English language skills
• Result of the AgEcon pre-test It is compulsory to complete the test before the application deadline, but the test results will not influence the chances of admission.

For more information, go to www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/application-agecon-info

Content requirements

We expect good English and IT skills as well as the ability and willingness to work in intercultural teams.

• IELTS (academic exam) with an overall band score of at least 6.5
• TOEFL 90 points in the Internet-based test

For more information, please refer to the application information website: www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/application-agecon-info .

Online application: www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/application-agecon-info

University of Hohenheim provides students with the opportunity to take on assistant jobs within the campus premises. Students are entrusted with the responsibility of scheduling their working hours in a manner that does not interfere with their academic commitments. Additionally, students have the option to seek employment off campus as permitted by the Aliens Act. It is important to note that finding jobs off campus may be challenging without a strong command of the German language.

Student residences on campus

At the University of Hohenheim, several student residence halls are located on campus. They are managed by Student Services Tübingen-Hohenheim. There is a high demand for these rooms, which is why usually only a small number of applications will be successful.

International (non-EU) students have a much more difficult time than Germans in finding private accommodation at the start of their studies when they are searching from their home countries. Therefore, the university provides a quota of rooms for international students. This enables almost all new international students to have a room in a residence hall. To be able to offer this special assistance at the start of studies, the rental duration for these rooms is limited to two years for Master's students.

After this period, the house-hunting assistance offers support in finding a room on the private market.

CareerCenter Hohenheim offers guidance and support to students and graduates in areas such as professional orientation, building a professional profile, and the application process. The centre actively fosters connections with business and industrial partners, ensuring early engagement with the professional world through information events, seminars on essential skills, internships, and more. They assist individuals in entering their desired careers through activities like company contact fairs, company presentations, access to the JobTeaser job board, and personalised advising. It is important to note that these services are provided free of charge.

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• Buddy programme
• Specialist counselling
• Cultural and linguistic preparation
• Visa matters

The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Hohenheim has established coordination offices for all its international Master's programmes. These offices serve as dedicated support systems for prospective, current, and alumni students, offering a wide range of assistance. The coordination offices aim to provide comprehensive support to individuals at different stages of their academic journey, addressing their needs and concerns effectively.

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PhD Scholarship in Agricultural / Environmental and Resource Economics

07 april 2024, 31 may 2024, phd candidate, postgraduate scholarships, associate professor julia bronnmann.

Do you want to contribute to a cutting-edge research project focused on the environmental and social impacts of pesticide usage in Danish agriculture? And do you want a research education as a salaried and institutionally supported PhD student in Denmark?

The Department of Business and Sustainability at the University of Southern Denmark in Esbjerg invites applications for a PhD scholarship as of August 1, 2024, or as agreed. For more information about the department, please visit the  website. 

The PhD project proposal 

The PhD scholarship is attached to the larger project: “Greener Fields for Safer Plates: Sustainable Pesticide Solutions (SAFEPLATE)” The project is led by Associate Professor Julia Bronnmann and is fully funded by the Carlsberg Foundation.  The overall goal of the project is to foster meaningful stakeholder dialogues, to propose innovative strategies for mitigating the negative consequences of pesticides, and to inspire collective action to promote sustainability in Denmark's agriculture. To qualify for the PhD scholarship, you are required to outline an individual research project embedded in the larger project.

The PhD project should research “ How much consumers are willing to pay for pesticide-free products or how they prioritize sustainability.” As such you will play a key role in exploring consumer preferences and willingness to pay for pesticide-free agricultural products, with a focus on sustainable farming practices. 

When preparing your PhD project proposal, you are strongly advised to consult the general guidelines  for preparing a project proposal at the PhD School’s webpage. 

We are looking for applicants possessing personal qualities such as curiosity and a strong desire to understand and solve societal challenges. You must be able work independently and—in consultation with your PhD supervisor—prioritize the different aspects of your work. Finally, you are expected to have good interpersonal skills, be interested in engaging with the national and international research community (your supervisor and the department will support you in this), be present and take part in the daily academic and social environments in Esbjerg.

The research Environment

As a PhD Student, you will be embedded in a strong research community that is internationally recognized for excellence in research and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary methods and approaches within the social sciences and beyond. Within the Department of Business and Sustainability, your closest colleagues are those currently in the Management and Economics of Resources and the Environment (MERE) group  along with members of the  SDU Climate Cluster  and three centers on the Esbjerg campus: The European Center for Risk & Resilience Studies, the  Danish Centre for Rural Research , and the Danish Centre for Risk and Safety Management (joint with Aalborg University).

The department believes in fostering a stimulating and inspiring environment for both faculty members and students. The department’s ambition is therefore to recruit, develop, and retain talented scholars committed to both academic excellence and departmental development. 

The department in general offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment in which collaboration, societal engagement, and team spirit are fundamental parts of the culture. Our department has activities in Kolding, Esbjerg and Sønderborg with approx. 65 employees engaged in research and teaching in the fields of resource and environmental economics, entrepreneurship, marketing, and organizational studies.

Requirements and programme structure 

As a PhD Student you will follow an individual PhD plan including course work, conference participation, and knowledge dissemination and/or teaching. PhD Students typically spend three-six months in another research institution abroad. The scholarship carries a monthly salary including pension plus office facilities and financial support for conference travels and research visits abroad. Conditions of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

If selected for the position you will be enrolled in the  PhD programme at the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences in in Economics or Business and Social Sciences . Applications are invited from candidates with a master’s degree (the 5+3 program). Your employment as a Salaried PhD Student is governed by the agreement of November 10, 2015, on Graduate Employees in government appendix 5 – protocol on PhD Research Fellows. The scholarship runs for three years.

We invite applicants with a relevant master’s degree within social sciences (e.g. agricultural economics or management, environmental and resource economics or management, economics and business management). Moreover, we expect applicants to:

• Have good English skills, both in speaking and writing.
• Have good communication skills.
• Have enthusiasm and talent for academic work. 
• Have knowledge in quantitative research methods and be familiar with using software such as R, Stata or the like. 
• Be engaged, proactive, cooperative, be able to work independently, showing awareness and confidence in own skills and capabilities.

PhD: Applicants can read the overall qualification criteria for a PhD Scholar in the Scholarly Qualification Guidelines

Contact information

Further information about this position and its academic expectations is available from Associate Professor Julia Bronnmann , e-mail:  [email protected]

For further information about the PhD school, please contact the PhD School Secretariat through Charlotte Pilgaard Møller, e-mail:  phdsek @sam. sdu .dk  

Please be aware that you must apply online through the SDU online recruitment system. If you experience technical problems, please contact  [email protected] .  

Application and assessment process An application must include:

• Application form found on our  web page .
• A project proposal, max 5 pages of 2400 characters each, including spaces, notes, appendices, bibliography etc. The total length in characters including spaces of the project description must be stated on the first page of the project description
• All documents in other languages than Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English, or German must be translated into English. The project proposal, project abstract, and CV must be written in English. Use of large language models or related AI tools in any capacity must be disclosed in accordance with best academic practices.
• An abstract for the above project description of no more than 250 words
• Detailed CV
• A summary of your master thesis including information on the research question, motivation, employed research method, and key findings (max 1 page of 2,400 characters each, including spaces, notes, appendices, bibliography etc.)
• A certified copy of your master’s degree certificate including all examination results.
• Information on experience with teaching, dissemination, or scientific publication, if applicable

If you do not adhere to the above-mentioned specifications your application can be rejected without further assessment. The department reserves the right to arrive at a decision solely based on the material submitted.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Applications will be assessed by a committee. When the assessment committee has submitted its report, you will be emailed the part of the evaluation that concerns yourself, and you will know if you are deemed qualified for the position or not. The assessment report is subsequently forwarded to the Head of Department who assembles an appointment committee and determines if one or more of the qualified applicants should be invited to a job interview. The appointment committee will manage and complete job interviews and advise the Head of Department on which candidate should be offered appointment. Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now". Uploaded files must be in Adobe PDF (unlocked) or Word format.

Read the guideline for applicants .

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About SDU and Esbjerg 

International applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment. The  International Staff Office  (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark. Among other things, the staff answers questions concerning salary, taxation and housing. Additional information about working in Denmark can also be found at  Work in Denmark .

Read more on:  SDU’s employment website

SDU is actively working with UN's 17 sustainable development goals, based on free, critical, and independent research and education. The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnicity, or any other personal background. 

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Ph.D Fellowship 2023/2024 Scholarships

AERC wishes to announce the 2023/2024 Ph.D. scholarships for applicants from Francophone and Anglophone sub-Saharan African countries admitted into any of the following AERC Collaborative PhD Programme (CPP) in Economics degree-awarding universities: 

Qualifications and Requirements :

To qualify, an applicant must:

• Have applied and been admitted to any one of the listed CPP universities;
• Have attained at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or related field from an accredited university;
• Have a Masters degree (with coursework and thesis component) in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or related fields from a recognized University. The coursework should have covered microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative methods and econometrics;
• Possession of at least 1 relevant publication in a refereed journal will be an added advantage;
• Evidence of engagement in economic management, research and/or training in the public sector will be an added advantage; and 
• Female and applicants from post-conflict and fragile states (especially the AERC PhD Bridge Programme alumni class of 2017 and 2018) are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants must submit their applications for admission directly to the respective universities (application procedure can be obtained from the respective university’s website). Upon receipt of an admission letter from a specific university, applicants shall upload the following documents on to the AERC scholarship portal https://training.aercafrica.org/admissionnew  

• Application cover letter;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Evidence of admission at any of the universities listed above; and
• Certified copies of transcripts and certificates.

The deadline for applying for the scholarship is August 31, 2023 .

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PhD Scholarship in Agricultural / Environmental and Resource Economics at the Department of Green Technology, University of Southern Denmark; Do you want to contribute to a cutting-edge research project focused on the environmental and social impacts of pesticide usage in Danish agriculture? And do you want a research education as a salaried and institutionally supported PhD student in Denmark? The Department of Business and Sustainability at the University of Southern Denmark in Esbjerg invites applications for a PhD scholarship as of August 1, 2024, or as agreed.

The PhD project proposal; The PhD scholarship is attached to the larger project: “Greener Fields for Safer Plates: Sustainable Pesticide Solutions (SAFEPLATE)” The project is led by Associate Professor Julia Bronnmann and is fully funded by the Carlsberg Foundation. The overall goal of the project is to foster meaningful stakeholder dialogues, to propose innovative strategies for mitigating the negative consequences of pesticides, and to inspire collective action to promote sustainability in Denmark’s agriculture. To qualify for the PhD scholarship, you are required to outline an individual research project embedded in the larger project.

The PhD project should research “ How much consumers are willing to pay for pesticide-free products or how they prioritize sustainability.” As such you will play a key role in exploring consumer preferences and willingness to pay for pesticide-free agricultural products, with a focus on sustainable farming practices. When preparing your PhD project proposal, you are strongly advised to consult the general guidelines for preparing a project proposal at the PhD School’s webpage. 

We are looking for applicants possessing personal qualities such as curiosity and a strong desire to understand and solve societal challenges. You must be able work independently and—in consultation with your PhD supervisor—prioritize the different aspects of your work. Finally, you are expected to have good interpersonal skills, be interested in engaging with the national and international research community (your supervisor and the department will support you in this), be present and take part in the daily academic and social environments in Esbjerg.

The research Environment ; As a PhD Student, you will be embedded in a strong research community that is internationally recognized for excellence in research and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary methods and approaches within the social sciences and beyond. Within the Department of Business and Sustainability, your closest colleagues are those currently in the Management and Economics of Resources and the Environment (MERE) group along with members of the SDU Climate Cluster and three centers on the Esbjerg campus: The European Center for Risk & Resilience Studies, the Danish Centre for Rural Research, and the Danish Centre for Risk and Safety Management (joint with Aalborg University).

The department believes in fostering a stimulating and inspiring environment for both faculty members and students. The department’s ambition is therefore to recruit, develop, and retain talented scholars committed to both academic excellence and departmental development.  The department in general offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment in which collaboration, societal engagement, and team spirit are fundamental parts of the culture. Our department has activities in Kolding, Esbjerg and Sønderborg with approx. 65 employees engaged in research and teaching in the fields of resource and environmental economics, entrepreneurship, marketing, and organizational studies.

Requirements and programme structure; As a PhD Student you will follow an individual PhD plan including course work, conference participation, and knowledge dissemination and/or teaching. PhD Students typically spend three-six months in another research institution abroad. The scholarship carries a monthly salary including pension plus office facilities and financial support for conference travels and research visits abroad. Conditions of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

If selected for the position you will be enrolled in the PhD programme at the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences in in Economics or Business and Social Sciences. Applications are invited from candidates with a master’s degree (the 5+3 program). Your employment as a Salaried PhD Student is governed by the agreement of November 10, 2015, on Graduate Employees in government appendix 5 – protocol on PhD Research Fellows. The scholarship runs for three years. We invite applicants with a relevant master’s degree within social sciences (e.g. agricultural economics or management, environmental and resource economics or management, economics and business management). Moreover, we expect applicants to:

• Have good English skills, both in speaking and writing.
• Have good communication skills.
• Have enthusiasm and talent for academic work. 
• Have knowledge in quantitative research methods and be familiar with using software such as R, Stata or the like. 
• Be engaged, proactive, cooperative, be able to work independently, showing awareness and confidence in own skills and capabilities.

Contact information ; Further information about this position and its academic expectations is available from Associate Professor Julia Bronnmann , e-mail:  [email protected] For further information about the PhD school, please contact the PhD School Secretariat through Charlotte Pilgaard Møller, e-mail:  phdsek @sam. sdu .dk  Please be aware that you must apply online through the SDU online recruitment system. If you experience technical problems, please contact  [email protected] .  

Application and assessment process ; An application must include:

• A project proposal, max 5 pages of 2400 characters each, including spaces, notes, appendices, bibliography etc. The total length in characters including spaces of the project description must be stated on the first page of the project description
• All documents in other languages than Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English, or German must be translated into English. The project proposal, project abstract, and CV must be written in English. Use of large language models or related AI tools in any capacity must be disclosed in accordance with best academic practices.
• An abstract for the above project description of no more than 250 words
• Detailed CV
• A summary of your master thesis including information on the research question, motivation, employed research method, and key findings (max 1 page of 2,400 characters each, including spaces, notes, appendices, bibliography etc.)
• A certified copy of your master’s degree certificate including all examination results.
• Information on experience with teaching, dissemination, or scientific publication, if applicable

If you do not adhere to the above-mentioned specifications your application can be rejected without further assessment. The department reserves the right to arrive at a decision solely based on the material submitted. Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Applications will be assessed by a committee. When the assessment committee has submitted its report, you will be emailed the part of the evaluation that concerns yourself, and you will know if you are deemed qualified for the position or not. The assessment report is subsequently forwarded to the Head of Department who assembles an appointment committee and determines if one or more of the qualified applicants should be invited to a job interview. The appointment committee will manage and complete job interviews and advise the Head of Department on which candidate should be offered appointment. Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now”. Uploaded files must be in Adobe PDF (unlocked) or Word format.

About SDU and Esbjerg  International applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment. The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark. Among other things, the staff answers questions concerning salary, taxation and housing.  SDU is actively working with UN’s 17 sustainable development goals, based on free, critical, and independent research and education. The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnicity, or any other personal background. 

Applications deadline is 01/06/2024, 00:59

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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 11, 2024) – Five students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Journalism and Mass Communications Department have been selected to receive scholarships from Spotify, the global music and podcast streaming platform.

The 2024 Spotify NextGen Scholarship has been awarded to Armani Ross, a junior mass media production major from Atlanta; Christén Davis, a junior multimedia journalism major from Charleston, South Carolina; Chrysta Nichols, a junior multimedia journalism major from Raleigh, North Carolina; Emery Whipple, a first-year public relations major from Atlanta; and Nicole Neal, a sophomore mass media journalism student from Smithfield, North Carolina.

The scholarships, in the amount of $10,000 per student will assist the students in pursuing careers in audio media, including podcasting, storytelling, writing, sound engineering and music. The students will also become Spotify ambassadors.

“The scholarship opportunities pave the way for students to continue to network and learn – not only from professors but also from each other, especially at an HBCU like A&T,” said Ross. “This school is filled with so many creative individuals and the learning opportunities help students expand and execute their ideas.”

“These opportunities build a foundation for young Black students like me and create spaces for us to grow into our prospective career concentration,” said Whipple.

NextGen is Spotify’s ongoing program designed to infuse, activate and grow podcast and creator culture on college campuses. The programming helps discover new and different voices, stories and perspectives and provide students with the skills to pursue their dreams. Through its Creator Equity Fund (CEF), Spotify has expanded NextGen to support historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) including other institutions such as Spelman College, Howard University and Hampton University.

“These opportunities can help HBCU students by providing financial help to students in need, and helping students learn more in the industries of music and content creation,” said Neal.

Nichols agreed. “These opportunities are not just about financial assistance; they symbolize a pathway to empowerment and representation within industries where diversity and inclusion are paramount,” she said. “I aspire to use my voice and platform to bring awareness to important topics and inspire action in combating challenges faced by marginalized groups.”

Davis said she draws encouragement from groundbreaking creators of color. “Issa Rae inspires me because I see myself in her work,” she said. “She has created TV shows that make me feel seen and heard as an awkward and slightly nerdy Black woman, and that type of content is hard to find.”

According to Spotify officials, the digital music company is committed to amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups, and that starts with empowering creators who will shape the industry’s future. Spotify’s mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it.

To learn more about the students, visit https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-03-27/paving-the-way-for-spotifys-nextgen-scholarship-recipients/ . To learn more about Spotify, visit www.spotify.com .

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