Training & Application

The RSPH PhD training program supports candidates throughout their research, combining a structured core curriculum with a flexible set of advanced modules.

Download the full PhD 2025-2026 training program here.

Interested in applying to the RSPH? Please send an email to: bureau@onderzoekschoolpolitiekegeschiedenis.nl

Call for PhD Candidates – organize a masterclass

The RSPH encourages PhD candidates to propose and organize their own masterclass, workshop, or academic event, either individually or in collaboration with others.

Do you have a theme, publication, or expert you’d love to explore in-depth?

Submit a short proposal (400–500 words) to the RSPH Board via: bureau@onderzoekschoolpolitiekegeschiedenis.nl

CourseDateECTSYear
Module 1: State of the Art in Political History: Positioning your Project24 October 2025 1Basic Training Year 1
Career Day14 November 20251Basic Training Year 3
Module 2: State of the Art in Political History: Interdisciplinarity21 November 20251Basic Training Year 1
Workshop Data Management and Analysis for Historical Research in Nodegoat 26 November 20251Advanced
Module 3: Research Design: Methods in Political History12 December 20251Basic Training Year 1
Module 4: Research Design: Sources in Political History16 January 2026 1Basic Training Year 1
Module 6: International Networking6-7 February 2026 (two day event)2Basic Training Year 2
Oral History Course20, 27 February & 27 March 20263Advanced
Workshop Audiovisual media, sources and digital methods20 March 20261Advanced
Module 5: Crucial Themes and Concepts in Political History: Power17 April 20261Basic Training Year 1
Module 8: Presenting and Defending your thesis9-10 April 2026 (two day event)2Basic Training Year 3
Module 7: Academic outreach in Political History 8 May 20261Basic Training Year 2
Summer School Münster9-11 June 2026TBAAdvanced
APH 2026 Münster Conference11-13 June 20261-3Advanced

You can find more about the learning objectives and competencies of the PhD program here.