NIG Winter School in Advanced Process Tracing and QCA Methodologies

One-week doctoral masterclass in Utrecht teaching Bayesian process tracing, causal mechanisms, and fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled doctoral researcher or advanced research master student in social sciences
English language proficiency: English proficiency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: One-page memo outlining empirical research puzzle and current methodological design
Recommendation letters: Not required

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full course fee waiver for registered NIG member Ph.D. candidates
Application fee: Free for NIG members / €650 for external doctoral candidates
Tuition / joining costs: Covered through institute membership

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 30, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Netherlands Institute of Governance (NIG) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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