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Four PLATO PhD researchers share their experiences – and provide top tips for future doctoral students.

PLATO has received an excellent final expert evaluation. According to the external reviewers, 'PLATO has succeeded in delivering exceptional results with significant immediate or potential impact'.

The last of four PLATO PhD schools recently took place at the University of Twente. Entering their third and final year, the PhDs discussed preliminary findings, publishing strategies and research communication, and a lot more.

PLATO received excellent feedback from the evaluators at the midterm meeting with the European Commission on 10 December 2018.

As part of PLATO's training programme, the Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics, Sciences Po Paris hosted a three-day training in giving scientific presentations. Focusing on presentation skills through intensive rehearsal early on in a doctorate quickly proved its value.

PLATO will host a lunch seminar with former Commissioner László Andor to discuss eurozone reform on 13 September 2018.

As part of PLATO PhD School 3, the project will organise a PhD course in research methods with leading experts. The course is open to a limited number of external PhD candidates.

Would you like to do a PhD on the legitimacy of the European Union after the financial crisis? The IHS Vienna invites applications for a PhD fellowship as part of the PLATO PhD network.

Applicants should hold a master degree in political science, sociology, or a related social science discipline. The position is announced for a period of 2,5 years with no teaching obligations.

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PLATO will soon invite applications for 15 PhD positions to start from September/October 2017.

ARENA and professor Chris Lord have won through with the PhD network PLATO in Horizon 2020. Lord will coordinate nine leading research universities and eleven private partners.