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

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Upcoming courses

  • 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: Monday 2 Feb 2026

  • Q-methodology

    Q methodology provides a foundation for the systematic study of subjectivity, people’s views, attitudes or beliefs about a particular topic of interest.
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  • Data analysis with R

    In this course the instructor will illustrate the application of R with practical examples. R is widely used open-source software environment for data analysis.
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  • English academic writing for PhD candidates

    PhD candidates work on their English language skills, specifically on the academic writing process (organisation and coherence).
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  • Research Synthesis and Meta-Analysis

    The course offers a step-by-step guide on how to conduct a meta-analysis, interpret its findings, and effectively communicate the results.
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  • Structural equation modelling

    Key terms: quantitative research, structural equation modelling, correlational analysis, causality, R-lavaan software package, introductory course.
    • Start date
      Thursday 5 Mar 2026

  • Discourse analysis

    Key terms: qualitative research, qualitative data analysis, biographic data (textual or visual), positionality, introductory course.
    • Start date
      Monday 9 Mar 2026

  • Searching and managing your literature

    This three hour workshop focuses on practical aspects of doing your literature review.
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  • Designathon Ai in transdisciplinary research

    In this designathon we explore and research the concept of transdisciplinary working in the field of AI.
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  • Research grants: Opportunities and core skills

    Key terms: acquiring research grants, possible grants in the Netherlands, pitching grant applications, introductory course, relevant for students at the end of
    • Multiple Start Dates (2)
      First: Thursday 9 Apr 2026

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