SPIRIT Indonesia Groningen ( SInGA )

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SPIRIT Indonesia Groningen (SInGA)

Dr. Ronald HolzhackerSenior LecturerInternational Relations and International Organization

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› With this program, we wish to underscore the long standing relationship between the University of Groningen and the people of Indonesia.

› We aim to further enrich the dialogue between scholars of our two countries, especially to further the research conducted by emerging scholars, future leaders of Indonesia, committed to the universal ideals of democracy and good governance.

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› Effective and efficient, transparent and accountable, good governance will continue to serve Indonesia well on its path of growth, social justice, and peace.

› We have developed an inter-disciplinary program on good governance here at the University of Groningen, bridging theoretical and methodological approaches from international relations, economics, sociology, law, and geography. We want you to be part of our team.

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Talk Today:› PhD program at the University of Groningen

Inter-disciplinaryBuilding of a research team

› Master programs, International Relations

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Welcome from the University President Sibrand Poppema

-Short film-

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SInGAPhD research at the University of Groningen

What are you interested in conducting your dissertation research on?

We offer inter-disciplinary supervision for your research, from a wide range of fields.

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› A possible topic - choose one of the World Bank’s Good Governance Indicators.

› Have your own project, but be part of a research team of six.

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World BankWorldwide Governance Indicators › Voice and accountability› Political stability and lack of violence/terrorism› Government effectiveness› Regulatory quality› Rule of law› Control of corruption

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› Theory: Why democratic good governance matters

› Performance indicators and analytical benchmarks

› Core principles of Good Governance› Analytical theories › Applied methods› Strategies for implementation › Policy Recommendations

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Supervision of your PhD research

› Meet the Professors within International Relations – your future supervisor, in the following slides.

› Supervision likely in conjunction with another

academic department, for example economics, law, sociology, spatial sciences, etc.

› Co-supervisor from an Indonesian University

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Jaap de Wildeprofessor in International Relations, World Politics & Security Studies

Department of International Relations & International Organization (IRIO) – www.rug.nl/let/ibio

Research interests:Global Governance – multilevel governance, societal pluralism,

world society approaches, power politicsSecurity – securitization theory (Copenhagen School), human security,

food & energy security, conflict studiesIR theory – historical approaches (English School), social constructivism,

interdependence theories

http://www.rug.nl/let/ibio

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European International Relations Summer School

World Society & Energy TransitionGroningen, 9-20 July 2012

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Security: A New Framework for Analysis Barry Buzan, Ole Wæver & Jaap de Wilde - 1998

The Viability of Human SecurityMonica den Boer & Jaap de Wilde, Eds. - 2008

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IPE at the university of GroningenResearch focusing on converging paths of institutional change

IPE is the construct of research addressing the mutual interactions between states and markets

The tension between states and markets revealed in:- Agency versus contingency- Justice versus efficiency- Coercion versus voluntary action.

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Specific IPE expertise in GroningenDynamics of institutions

What explains the emergence of institutions in the realm of international political economy? In Groningen, there is special interest in scrutinizing the extent to which on-going globalization leads to converging institutional settings.

› Market reform and democratization (transition) in Eurasia;› Converging/diverging regional blocs in a North-South-context;› EU governance: Assigning policy competencies to different levels

of EU Governance;› Enterprise governance.

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European Integration› History and Theory of European integration, › EU politics › Dutch foreign policy and China-EU relations› World Bank Indicators: Voice and accountability

and Rule of law

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Dr. Nico Schulte Nordholt, ProfessorSpecial Advisor to the SInGA programIndonesian studies

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PhD Graduate Seminar:

SPIRIT Indonesia Groningen (SInGA)Dr. Ronald Holzhacker

2012-2013 Meets every two weeks, Thursdays 14.00-16.00

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› The University of Groningen, in cooperation with its Graduate Schools, has designed an integrated program for PhD students from Indonesia participating in the SPIRIT program on ‘Good Governance.’

› A key objective is to offer advanced training in the integration of theoretical and empirical perspectives on good governance, especially suitable for civil servants moving into leadership positions within the national ministries of Indonesia.

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Themes in PhD course› Netherlands – Indonesia, supervision challenges

› Selecting a Dissertation Topic

› Combining Theory and Empirical Research in the Dissertation

› Role of Indicators, World Bank

› Democratic Theory

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› Approaches to ‘Good Governance’ from the Theoretical Literature

› Methodological Approaches to Empirical Research, quantitative and qualitative

› Writing a PhD dissertation prospectus

› Making effective policy recommendations

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› Final one third of course, presentation and discussion on the six World Bank- Worldwide Governance Indicators

› Voice and accountability› Political stability and lack of violence/terrorism› Government effectiveness› Regulatory quality› Rule of law› Control of corruption

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Additional Training programme, Graduate School, Year 1

RUG Introductory Event

Managing your PhD courseOne-day-course in planning of a PhD-research project, with annual reunions.

Cross-sections in the Humanities Distinguished speaker programme. Presenting in English: presentation of research proposal

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Training Programme Year 2Publishing in English

Profiling in Academia Writing an advanced research proposal, social networking

Research presentation: Interchange programme Short presentations of 10 minutes of the innovative features

of the dissertation.

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Training Programme Year 3Dissertation design: Presentation of the revised research design, list of contents

and bibliography of the dissertation before a forum of PhDs and staff members, prior to the final writing phase of completing the dissertation.

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Time Schedule for SPIRIT Indonesia Groningen (SInGA)

› Pre-departure Period: April-August 2012, Indonesia:

●Administrative preparation by the Ministry and the University ●Initial research proposal prepared, 3-5 pages●English language pre-departure test

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Year 1: September 2012- May 2013, Groningen

●Preparatory courses and training from various Graduate Schools of the University of Groningen.●Intensive English language training, focused on writing academic English●A solid research proposal shall be prepared by May 1, approximately 30-40 pages, including research question, scientific and social significance of the research, research design and methodology, initial literature review, and initial analysis. Prepare a detailed research time plan for completing the dissertation.●Qualifying Examination by Groningen Graduate School (Behaviour and Social Sciences, Spatial Sciences, or Humanities), to be made by June 1, based on English test and initial research proposal.

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Year 2: May 2013-May 2014, Groningen

●Advanced courses by the Graduate Schools ●Further development of overall dissertation framework, especially research design and methodology, and theoretical framework.

●May 2014-Sept 1, 2014 in Indonesia

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Year 3: Sept. 2014-May 2015, Groningen ●Deepening of the dissertation, empirical research, including fieldwork or data collection.

●Completion of an academic article suitable for journal submission or chapter in an edited volume

●May 2015-September 1, 2015 in Indonesia, continuation of empirical research

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Year 4: Sept 2015-Sept 2016, Groningen●Final preparation of the dissertation, full integration of theoretical and empirical findings, and prescriptive recommendations as appropriate for the Indonesian case. ●Valorisation of the dissertation results, through conferences and workshops.

Sept 2016: ●Finalisation of the dissertation, oral defense.●PhD ceremony

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GRADUATE SCHOOL FOR THE HUMANITIES APPLICATION PROCEDURE› A letter of motivation › Research topic › CV › Certified copies of diplomas or degree

certificates, transcripts› Statements of English proficiency e.g. IELTS

score, TOEFL score or Cambridge Certificate.

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Questions?

› Contact Ronald Holzhacker and Ponti Caroline for further information and with assistance on the application procedure.

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