The RSIS PhD Programme is a rigorous research-led programme of study that allows students to explore their subject of interest in detail under the guidance of reputable faculty. Research areas range from Strategic Studies, International Relations, Defence and Security Management.
Objectives
The RSIS PhD Programme is a rigorous research-led programme of study that allows students to explore their subject of interest in detail under the guidance of reputable faculty. Research areas range from Strategic Studies, International Relations, Defence and Security Management to International Political Economy.
This programme is suited for professionals who are looking to advance their level of expertise for further career development.
The RSIS PhD programme objectives are three-fold:
Provision of high level quantitative and qualitative skills to enable students to undertake advanced research
Application of these skills to research that incorporates both academic and policy perspectives
Creation of opportunities for students to make an original contribution to knowledge in International Political Economy, International Relations and Strategic Studies disciplines, facilitating their pursuit of academic or professional careers
Relevance
Doctoral students are directed to develop research proposals that address real-world policy problems and challenges.
Benefits
Students benefit from the reputation and acclaim of the RSIS PhD programme derived from its association with the School’s highly regarded think tank research activities and its well-received Masters programmes.
Content
The duration of the PhD programme depends on candidates’ ability to complete all aspects of the programme. The minimum and maximum period of candidature for full-time and part-time candidates is as follows:
A Primary Supervisor will be appointed to offer guidance to the candidate throughout the period of study. The Primary Supervisor will act as the Chair of the student’s Thesis Advisory Committee, comprising other academics who have specialist knowledge in the subject area.
Candidates whose progress is not deemed satisfactory by the School may have their candidature terminated.
Career Advancement
RSIS doctoral graduates will be attractive to a wide array of professional and academic employers in the government and diplomatic fields, as well as in business and consultancy organisations, international agencies, such as the World Bank, the United Nations, the Asian Development Bank, and Universities, both in a research and teaching capacity.
The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) is a global think tank and school of graduate education offering Master of Science Programmes in Strategic Studies, International Relations, International Political Economy, and Asian Studies.
Its five Research Centres and two Research Programmes, led by the Executive Deputy Chairman, and assisted by the Dean on the academic side, drive the School’s research, education and networking activities.
RSIS is consistently ranked among the top regional think tanks by international publications. Analyses and thought pieces by RSIS scholars and researchers are regularly featured in reputable publications, top-tier journals, and online platforms.
Commissioned reports from RSIS are shared with policymakers and stakeholders, and in some cases, these have been used to launch further studies or specific projects with other partner organisations.
Since its inception, RSIS has expanded its research horizon to cover counter-terrorism and extremism, national security and defence issues, traditional and non-traditional security issues, interreligious studies, economic multilateralism, and regional economic integration.
Increasingly, RSIS research delves into the emerging cross-cutting issues and technological developments having strategic impact and potential disruptive national and international security implications.
RSIS provides a rigorous professional graduate education in international affairs with a strong practical emphasis; conducts policy-relevant research in defence,
national security, international relations strategic studies and diplomacy; and fosters a global network of like-minded professional schools.
RSIS researchers participate in deliberations at significant global and regional discussions on strategic and international affairs, such as the Shangri-La Dialogues, Council of Councils meetings,
Trilateral Commission Conferences, and Halifax International Security Forums.
RSIS provides rigorous professional graduate education in Asian Studies, International Political Economy, International Relations and Strategic Studies from both the academic and policy perspectives;
conducts policy-relevant research in defence, national security, international relations, strategic studies and diplomacy; and fosters a global network of like-minded professionals.
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