European Doctoral School of Demography (EDSD) 2026-2027
MPIDR, Rostock, Germany (Sept-Oct) & SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Poland (Nov 2026-July 2027)
- Deadline for applications: 27 March 2026 (at noon, CET)
The European Doctoral School of Demography (EDSD) is an eleven-month, fully funded program that aims to provide students with a comprehensive and rigorous education in demography to pursue their doctoral studies. The program is offered in English and typically admits 12 to 20 students each year. The program is fully funded and free of charge, and students are expected to attend in person. The EDSD provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the causes and consequences of demographic change, population data, statistical and mathematical demography, as well as modeling, simulation, and forecasting techniques. The program's coursework, taught by leading experts in the field, emphasizes strengthening the quantitative and programming skills of its participants.
In 2026-2027, the program will be held in two locations: the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock, Germany (early September to late October 2026) for preparatory courses, and the SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Poland (November 2026 to end of July 2027) for the core courses.
- Application Deadline: March 27, 2026 at noon CET
- Results Announcement: mid-May 2026
- EDSD Start Date: September 1, 2026
The EDSD offers a unique opportunity for students to receive an exceptional education in demography and to network with leading experts in the field. If you are interested in pursuing a career in demography, the EDSD is the perfect program for you!
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3rd Edition of the Barcelona Four Seasons School of Demography - Bcn4Seasons School
Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics (CED) - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
The Barcelona Four Seasons School of Demography (Bcn4Seasons School) programme consists of short courses offering the opportunity to acquire essential knowledge of sociodemographic topics and associated techniques that are applicable to social sciences in general.
Registration for the courses is now open: Explore our courses and register!
Sources of Inequality - May 11–14, 2026 - From 10.00h to 13.00h
• Registration deadline: March 16, 2026
Modality: In person only
Population Aging and Intergenerational Relationships - May 26–29, 2026 - From 10.00h to 13.00h
• Registration deadline: March 25, 2026
Modality: In person or online
Social Indicators: Theory and Applications - September, 28–October 1, 2026 - From 10.00h to 14.00h
• Registration deadline: July 15, 2026
Modality: In person only
Marriage, Cohabitation, and Singlehood in Population Perspective - October 5–8, 2026 - From 10.00h to 14.00h
• Registration deadline: July 20, 2026
Modality: In person only