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Graduate Programme in Labour Market Research of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business and Economics

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About the Program

GradAB is a joint interdisciplinary doctoral programme of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business, Economics and Society of Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg. It is specialised in labour market research. GradAB provides comprehensive support to outstanding young researchers from the fields of economics, sociology, and other social sciences by offering scholarships as well as a course programme and individual assistance. Students are provided with a workplace at IAB, which is the research institute of the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) in Nuremberg. Based on unique data resources, the IAB conducts state-of-the-art labour market research in order to lay the scientific foundations for the implementation of labour market policy measures. Applicants to the GradAB doctoral programme are granted access to IAB's excellent data resources on employment and social security, which enables them to address a wide variety of research questions theoretically and empirically. The course programme promotes theoretical and empirical methods of labour market research at an advanced level.
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GradAB is a joint interdisciplinary doctoral programme of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business, Economics and Society of Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg. It is specialised in labour market research. GradAB provides comprehensive support to outstanding young researchers from the fields of economics, sociology, and other social sciences by offering scholarships as well as a course programme and individual assistance. Students are provided with a workplace at IAB, which is the research institute of the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) in Nuremberg. Based on unique data resources, the IAB conducts state-of-the-art labour market research in order to lay the scientific foundations for the implementation of labour market policy measures. Applicants to the GradAB doctoral programme are granted access to IAB's excellent data resources on employment and social security, which enables them to address a wide variety of research questions theoretically and empirically. The course programme promotes theoretical and empirical methods of labour market research at an advanced level.

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Sociology, Social Science

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Graduate Programme in Labour Market Research of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business and Economics at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

Is Graduate Programme in Labour Market Research of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business and Economics at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg taught in German or English?

This Bachelor programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Graduate Programme in Labour Market Research of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business and Economics programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Graduate Programme in Labour Market Research of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business and Economics at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Graduate Programme in Labour Market Research of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business and Economics?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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