- JOB
- Lithuania
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Vytautas Magnus University
- Department
- Education Academy
- Research Field
- Educational sciences
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions
- PHD Positions
- Country
- Lithuania
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- To be defined
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- Yes
Offer Description
Vytautas Magnus University has a distinct advantage which is connected to its young, promising doctoral students. Doctoral studies at VMU open up unique possibilities for academic research and studies, which contribute to the development of a future generation of highly qualified specialists. Graduates of doctoral studies at VMU are capable of conducting independent scientific research and experimental (social, cultural) development, not to mention solving hot-button issues of Lithuanian, European, and global science.
AVAILABLE DISSERTATION TOPICS AND SUPERVISORS FOR DOCTORAL STUDENTS:
- An exploration of children‘s rights in sport in Lithuania (supervisor: PhD Laura Grace Purdy)
- Artificial intelligence and learning analytics in technology enhanced learning environment and curriculum. Digital competences and didactics. (supervisor: prof. dr. Airina Volungevičienė)
- Development of Teacher Professional Vision in a Culturally and/or Socially Diverse Classroom (supervisor: prof. dr. Lina Kaminskienė)
- Learning outside the classroom / school (supervisor: doc. dr. Ilona Tandzegolskienė-Bielaglovė)
- Learning outside the classroom/school using phenomenon based learning (supervisor: doc. dr. Ilona Tandzegolskienė-Bielaglovė)
- Phenomenon based foreign language learning in outdoor environment (supervisor: doc. dr. Ilona Tandzegolskienė-Bielaglovė)
- Activities of Contemporary Music Teachers in Lithuanian General Education Schools: Current Status and Possibilities for Improvement (supervisor: prof. dr. Asta Rauduvaitė)
- Evaluating the impact of AIdriven adaptive learning models for school principals‘ professional development on their leadership skills and school performance (supervisor: doc. dr. Rasa Nedzinskaitė-Mačiūnienė)
- Reflections on the Values of Peace in Non-Formal Education Content in Contemporary Lithuanian and International Education Policy (supervisor: prof. dr. Sigitas Daukilas)
- Futures Literacy in the Age of AI: Developing Interdisciplinary Pedagogical Strategies through Social Media and Computational Technologies (supervisor: doc. dr. Judita Kasperiūnienė)
- New strategies of teaching / learning and assessment (supervisor: prof. dr. Natalija Mažeikienė)
Where to apply
- Website
Requirements
- Research Field
- Educational sciences
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Application to take part in the competition addressed to the Rector
- Diploma certifying a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification and its supplement/annex
- Recommendations from two researchers in the field of education
- Curriculum Vitae (signed by applicant)
- List of scientific publications (with full bibliographic description) and copies (to be submitted together with copies of the cover and table of contents of the journal); in the case of an article that has not yet been published, a certificate from the editorial board of the journal indicating that the article has been accepted for publication (after the peer-review procedure) and the manuscript
- An electronic copy of the research project in .doc or .docx format; if the application covers two themes, two research projects must be submitted
- Copy of the personal data page of the passport or copy of the identity card
- Documents notifying the change of surname if not all documents are submitted under the same surname
- Other documents the applicant wishes to submit
REQUIREMENTS DURING STUDIES
During his/her studies, a doctoral student should comply with the following conditions:
- Take approx. 5 study courses (30 ECTS);
- Write and publish at least 2 scientific articles;
- Participate in at least 2 conferences (one should be international);
- Write a dissertation.
INFORMATION FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Applicants are required to submit the following documents to the International Cooperation Department at recognition@vdu.lt for the assessment of their qualifications acquired abroad:
- Application for assessment of qualifications obtained abroad.
- Documents confirming the first cycle education.
- Documents confirming the first and second cycle education. If the documents are in languages other than Lithuanian or English, a translation of the documents into English or Lithuanian must also be provided. The translation must be sealed with a copy of the document certified by a notary public or an authorized body in the country concerned. The stamp of the translation agency and the signature of the translator must be affixed to the stamp. Under the 1961 Hague Convention, documents may need to be authenticated by Apostille. Copies of the supplements to the educational documents give information on the content, scope, and grades of the completed program.
- A copy of the identity document.
- Letter of Concurrence in the form provided by VMU.
- Document(s) indicating the change of name and/or surname, or a certified copy if the educational documents were issued under a different name and/or surname.
- Any other additional documents specified by the institution carrying out the academic recognition of the foreign qualification, which are necessary for the objective assessment of the foreign qualification.
- Other documentation of the specific requirements applicable to the qualification according to the countries in which it was obtained. The requirements can be found on the University’s website: https://www.vdu.lt/en/studies/qualification-recognition/country-specific-and-requirements/
Please note that an official academic statement is required for the assessment of qualifications obtained abroad. An official academic statement is a written text sent by the HEI, at the request of the person, in a sealed envelope or by email. An academic statement can be sent directly to the HEI by email: recognition@vdu.lt
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Educational sciences
Additional Information
Scholarships and tuition fees
There are both state-funded places with scholarships and self-funded places available.
The amount of the scholarship is determined by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania and is as follows:
- EUR 1045 per month during the first year of studies;
- EUR 1210 per month during the second–fourth years of studies.
Additional financial support for doctoral students is provided by VMU Science Foundation. Every year, the University awards the most active doctoral students, organizes competitions to finance research trips, and supports projects carried out by doctoral students. Additional support may also be provided by other institutions upon application of doctoral students.
Tuition fees in all the science areas are as follows:
- EUR 11837 per year for full-time studies;
- EUR 7891 per year for part-time studies.
For motivated students, tuition fees can be reduced depending on the particular situation by submitting a motivational letter explaining why the tuition fee should be reduced.
Selection criteria
People are admitted to doctoral studies through an open competition. The competition for admission to doctoral studies takes place once a year – from May to September (depending on the science field). The most important criteria are the following:
- Published or accepted to be published scientific publications;
- A scientific research project that details what the applicant plans to research during his/her studies. It should be around 5–12 pages in length;
- Grade point average of the master’s diploma;
- Motivational interview, in which all the applicants must participate (in person or online). Usually, this interview is held at the end of June or in the middle of September (depending on the science field).
Important dates
- Admission rules are announced every year at the end of May or at the beginning of July (depending on the science field);
- Motivational interview is held during the last week of June or the first two weeks of September (depending on the science field);
- A list of invited candidates is announced at the end of June or the end of September (depending on the science field);
- A list of invited candidates is announced at the end of September;
- The studies begin on the 1st of October.
For more details see here.
Forms of studies
VMU offers two types of doctoral studies, each with a different duration and intensity: full-time (4 years) and part-time (6 years).
- Website for additional job details
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 4
- Company/Institute
- Vytautas Magnus University
- Country
- Lithuania
- City
- Kaunas
- Postal Code
- 44248
- Street
- K. Donelaičio g. 58
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Kaunas
- Website
- Street
- K. Donelaičio g. 58
- Postal Code
- 44248
- doktorantura@vdu.lt