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European Integration and Baltic Sea Region Studies (EIBSRS)

About Doctoral School

The Doctoral School is an institution within University of Latvia launched to support young scholars during their research training.

The School carries out activities related to the international dimension of the doctoral degree and enhances the degree’s competitiveness in the job market, which would in turn enhance the graduates’ personal and professional career.  Research training at the School is associated with the process of deepening and widening students’ knowledge of the European integration. Special attention is given to the integration among the Baltic States within the EU, as well as regional cooperation and development around the Baltic Sea.  Participation in the School’s activities helps to improve skills in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research.

The School cooperates with different research facilities in the University of Latvia, other educational and research establishments in the country, as well as with partners from both EU and non-EU member states.  This network of cooperation provides a solid platform for advanced studies that offers added value both within and outside of a student’s research.  Doctoral and master students from different subject areas and study programmes, such as economics, law, political sciences, management, culture, geography, European studies and Baltic Sea Region studies are welcomed to join the School and to participate in its events and activities.

The Doctoral School organizes guest lectures, seminars, regular discussions, conferences and Jean Monnet doctoral colloquia as a part of the European Commission Jean Monnet Life Learning Programme. The School also arranges information sessions, promotional events and interaction with industry, keeping abreast of the pulse of external stakeholders.

Doctoral programmes retain responsible for academic admission of a Ph.D. proposal, regular doctoral studies and preparation of the Ph.D. thesis for its defence.

Council of the Doctoral School

  • Professor Dr. Tatjana Muravska, Chairperson, Centre for European and Transition Studies
  • Professor Dr. Elena Dubra, Vice Chair , Faculty of Economics and Management
  • Professor Dr.Ringolds Balodis, Faculty of Law
  • Dr. Artūrs Kučs, Faculty of Law
  • Professor Dr. Juris Rozenvalds, Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Professor Dr. Zaiga Krišjāne, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences
  • Professor Dr. Biruta Sloka, Faculty of Economics and Management
  • Dr. Rūta Muktupāvela, Latvian Academy of Culture
  • Professor Dr. Manfred J.Holler, Institute of SocioEconomics, University of Hamburg, Germany
  • Professor Dr. Kęstutis Kriščiūnas, Institute of Europe, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

The Doctoral School was launched by a decision of the Rector of the University of Latvia on November 16, 2009 Nr.1/300.

Research dimensions:

  • Northern dimension – Baltic Sea Region development strategy
  • Baltic Sea Region: integration and cooperation, competitiveness, business development, marketing and clusters
  • Macroeconomic and financial stability
  • Common foreign and energy security policy
  • Social and demographic dimensions in the EU policies
  • Migration and asylum problems in the EU
  • Good governance and public communication in the EU
  • Interdisciplinary research and education in European Integration Studies
  • Creative economy and innovation development in the Baltic Sea Region
  • Political and social dimension in the process of democratization in the New Member States and  candidate countries
  • EU legal regulation in the areas of cooperation
  • Recognition of national interests within the EU
  • Baltic Sea Region in the EU: cultural and historical dimension in the EU
  • Territorial cohesion in the Baltic Sea Region countries and EU
  • Comparative law issues in the EU

Scientific articles and publications

Doctoral School in collaboration with Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence and the Centre for European and Transition Studies of the University of Latvia as well as with the support of other partners have issued several collections of scientific articles and publications. Please, see the front covers and contents of the published books here, or contact us for more information.

Enrolment

Applicants from the University of Latvia, other higher educational institutions in Latvia, as well as ones from other countries are welcomed to apply to become members of the Doctoral School.  Regular application usually takes place within the last week of August until the middle of September. Please send the fully filled, signed and scanned application form  to email address romansputans@gmail.com.  After the application is received, it will be reviewed by the Council of the Doctoral school, after which the applicant is informed with the final decision.

Events

The Doctoral School organizes guest lectures, seminars, regular discussions, conferences and Jean Monnet doctoral colloquia as a part of the European Commission Jean Monnet Life Learning Programme. The School also arranges information sessions, promotional events and interaction with industry, keeping abreast of the pulse of external stakeholders.

Contacts

Director
Professor Dr. Tatjana Muravska, Jean Monnet Chair
tatjana.muravska@lu.lv
Phone: +371 67034734/67034795

Contact Person of the Council
Professor Dr. Biruta Sloka
Phone: +371 67033835/ 29244966
biruta.sloka@lu.lv
Coordinator of the School

Romans Putans, Ph.D.candidate, Researcher at the Centre for European and Transition Studies at the University of Latvia
Phone: +371 29442854
romansputans@gmail.com