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1 Fulbright Master's Program: Social Sciences at U Carlos III de Madrid-Juan March Institute (IC3JM) NEW
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodAugust StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
- Yes
Award Profile
One award is available to pursue a two-year full-time Master's degree in Social Sciences at the Juan March-Carlos III Institute, at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
The MA in Social Sciences program is designed with four unique features that distinguish it from similar programs:
1. Excellent placements. Many of our previous graduate students have been admitted to prestigious university PhD programs such as those at Oxford, Yale, the European University Institute or New York University, as well as in professional programs in European institutions. Some testimonials from our alumni can be found here.
2. Interdisciplinary approach and specialized pathways. It provides advanced and interdisciplinary training in Political Science, Sociology and Economic History, with a strong focus on methodological aspects and quantitative techniques. During the second year students can choose between three specialization pathways (Political Science, Sociology, Economic History).
3. Outstanding teaching. Courses are taught by the Institute’s outstanding senior and junior researchers, who have obtained their PhD from some of the most prestigious universities around the world (Oxford University, New York University, European University Institute, among others).
4. A thriving academic community. The MA in Social Sciences is hosted at the Carlos III-Juan March Institute (IC3JM), which for almost 30 years has funded postgraduate training and social science research. The Institute is currently recognized as one of the most important European social-science research hubs. Its Scientific Committee is formed by outstanding professors from top universities around the world (such as Oxford, Yale, Duke, or Stanford Universities). Students will have the opportunity to participate in the intellectual life of the IC3JM, including weekly seminars, international academic meetings, and specialized methodological courses.
ACADEMICS
The MA in Social Sciences is a two-year interdisciplinary program taught entirely in English. The Master is equivalent to 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System).
The objective is to provide rigorous training, both substantive and methodological, which allows the student to perform comparative, historical, and quantitative research in key areas of Political Science, Sociology, and Economic History.
The MA program is organized around 4 semesters (2 semesters each year).
In the first year, students take 60 credits organized around two blocks. One block comprises substantive courses in sociological analysis, social stratification, comparative politics, economic history, and political economy; while the other block focuses on methodological courses (statistics, game theory, and research design).
In the second year, students take 60 credits that comprise methodological courses and they can also choose between three specialization pathways: Political Science, Sociology, or Economic History.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY AND THE INSTITUTE
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid has the 35th spot worldwide and is ranked 10th in Europe, according to QS Top 50 Under 50 2020 Ranking. It is also among the 50 best European universities in teaching excellence according to the 2019 THE Teaching ranking. The Carlos III-Juan March Institute (IC3JM) is currently recognized as one of the most important European social-science institutions of its kind. More information about the Institute can be found here.
Grant Length
Grant Period
Grant Length: 9 months. Grantees may only join in the Fall 2023 intake.
Grants will begin at the end of August 2023 and end at the end of May 2024.
The second year of the grant and master’s program will begin in mid-September 2024 and end in mid-July 2025 for a total of 10 months.
Orientation
All Fulbright Spain student grantees are required to attend a mandatory orientation which will take place during the second week of September 2023.
Candidate Profile
The Master’s applicant profile consists of students with a university degree (BA or BS). Applicants with a master’s degree will also be considered. This degree is for students who are passionate about developing their research skills on key topics in the Social Sciences. The Master in Social Sciences gives students the necessary skills to develop an original research design, formulate hypotheses, and analyze data using quantitative techniques.
Eligibility
3 Months
Candidates may not reside in Spain at the time of application or during the academic year prior to the grant. Study abroad in Spain as part of undergraduate studies is not considered residency in Spain. However, other full-time studies at an institution based in Spain or participation in an auxiliar de conversación program are considered residency in Spain.
Accepted Degree Levels
- Bachelor's
- Master's
Special Application Instructions
In your Fulbright online application, for Award Name, please select Fulbright-Master's Program in Social Sciences at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid from the drop-down menu.
Foreign Language Proficiency
Classes will be taught in English, and the students must complete all written and oral assignments in English.
Some proficiency in Spanish is recommended for daily life.
Fulbright Proposal Types
No
Yes
Affiliation
Letter of acceptance required prior to grant start
To be considered for this Award, two separate applications are required:
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Applicants must apply for the Fulbright Award through the Fulbright online application system
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Applicants must also apply for admission to the Master’s program directly at the IC3JM. More information on the admissions process can be found at: https://ic3jm.es/en/postgraduates/master-degree-social-sciences/cs-matricula/
Applicants are not required to have a letter of acceptance (sometimes referred to as a letter of admission) at the time of the Fulbright application, but awards are made conditional upon acceptance to IC3JM no later than February 15, 2023. Applicants are encouraged to apply to the Master's degree in Social Sciences at the IC3JM as soon as possible.
The IC3JM will notify Fulbright directly of all semi finalists who have been accepted to the Master’s in Social Sciences program by the February 15th deadline.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid provides full tuition waivers for Fulbright grantees.
This Award is co-sponsored by the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and the Carlos III-Juan March Institute (IC3JM).
Housing Arrangements
All Fulbright Spain grantees are required to arrange their own housing. The Commission provides ample resources to aid in the housing search in Spain, including two webinars prior to departure.