Interuniversity Center for Social Science Theory and Methodology

We are a leading research center and graduate school in the Netherlands.

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This was the 40-year anniversary of the ICS/JCA in Utrecht.

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ERC grant for Frank van Tubergen

Sociologist Frank van Tubergen has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant of €3.5 million for a research project on social cohesion among young people with and without a migration background.

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Our PhD Program

The ICS PhD program is designed for graduates in sociology or related disciplines who would like to acquire a PhD degree and pursue a scientific career. We hire graduates in social, behavioral, and economic sciences and in some cases other sciences such as computer sciences or mathematics.

As a leading institute we provide:

  • full four-year positions
  • more than 10 vacancies a year at 4 universities in the Netherlands
  • a structured program with training in advanced theory construction and research methods by means of courses, tutorials, and individual study
  • support by a personal supervision team and meetings on a regular basis

Upcoming events

PhD defense Luisa Burchartz

Luisa Burchartz will defend the dissertation 'Gatekeeping Careers. Hiring Evaluations of Skills and Education across Contexts'

PhD defense Katharina Stückradt

Katharina Stückradt will defend the dissertation 'Objective Policies, Subjective Realities: Organizational Determinants of Workplace Inclusion in Hiring

PhD defense Amber Vellinga-Dings

People who rely on long-term social assistance often face difficult and complex life circumstances. Yet, those who need support the most do not always receive the help that fits their situation. This

PhD defense Janine Weeting

Identity signaling and sustainable cooperation

PhD defense Sayoni Santara

A fragile achievement: the production, sustainability and complicity of cooperation in organizations