Erasmus Graduate School of Social Sciences and the Humanities
Erasmus Graduate School of Social Sciences and the Humanities

Erasmus Graduate School for Social Sciences and the Humanities

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We welcome you to Erasmus Graduate School of Social Sciences and the Humanities (EGSH). We host over 500 PhD candicates at our lively, spacious campuses in the cosmopolitan cities of Rotterdam and The Hague. 

We offer dozens of courses to nurture innovative and interdisciplinary research excellence. The diverse international backgrounds of our candidates enhance a vibrant academic community.

PhD support

We offer various services to support and guide PhD candidates throughout their project

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About EGSH

We are a joint venture of several partners

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Upcoming courses

  • Action and participation in research for social change

    Key terms: qualitative and quantitative research, social change, collaboration with society or policy, introductory course, relevant for students in any phase.
    • Start date
      Wednesday 6 Jan 2027

  • Research synthesis and meta-analysis

    Key terms: quantitative research, research synthesis, meta-analysis, advanced course, relevant for students in any PhD phase.
    • Start date
      Wednesday 6 Jan 2027

  • Philosophising your research

    How can philosophy contribute to major global transitions
    • Start date
      Thursday 7 Jan 2027

  • Analysing digital data: Text, networks, and visuals

    The course is specifically designed for people who do not feel comfortable using technical programming software. It introduces a set of digital research methods.
    • Start date
      Friday 8 Jan 2027

  • Programming with Python for researchers

    Key terms: quantitative research, digital skills, Python programming language, introductory course, relevant for all PhDs (and staff)
    • Start date
      Monday 18 Jan 2027

  • Brush up your SPSS skills

    Key terms: quantitative research, statistical methods, SPSS, introductory course, relevant for students in any PhD phase.
    • Start date
      Thursday 21 Jan 2027

  • Q-methodology

    Key terms: qualitative and quantitative research, exploring subjectivities (such as beliefs and preferences) around complex and/or value-laden topics.
    • Start date
      Tuesday 2 Feb 2027

  • Doing the systematic literature review

    Key terms: analysis of literature, literature search, PRISMA, use of AI, write-up templates, ATLAS.ti, Elicit, ASreview, introductory course.
    • Multiple Start Dates (2)
      First: Tuesday 9 Feb 2027

  • Discourse analysis

    Key terms: qualitative research, qualitative data analysis, biographic data (textual or visual), positionality, introductory course.
    • Start date
      Monday 1 Mar 2027

  • English academic writing for PhD candidates

    Key terms: publishing skills, clear and structured English phrasing, organising an academic paper, introductory course, relevant for students in any PhD phase.
    • Multiple Start Dates (2)
      First: Monday 1 Mar 2027

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