European Doctoral School in Governance and European Studies

European Doctoral School European Governance Universities Network- Jean Monnet 2017-2020 University of the Aegean- European Doctoral School, February 2017 Prof. Philippe POIRIER (philippe.poirier@uni.lu ) Chair holder in Legislative Studies (www.chaireparlementaire.eu ) Head of Research Group for European Governance- University du Luxembourg (www.europa.uni.lu)

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Main activities of the European Doctoral School and the Network I. An annual Summer School based in Mytilene (Lesbos, Greece) for 25 doctoral students from the GovUnet Institutions (https://govart2016.pns.aegean.gr/govart2016-home) and others universities. II. An annual Winter School based at University of Luxembourg, campus Limperstberg. Organization of Research Seminars and Workshops on Governance, Pluralism and Trans-nationalisation in Europe on an annual basis for doctoral and graduate students, focusing on the promotion and strengthening of European governance (integration at local, national, European and international level). III. Creation of an electronic platform (e-platform) to exploit the material produced by the multiple activities of the Doctoral School/Network, disseminate results and support their operation with potential partnerships IV. Exchange of professors with specialization in European Studies with the aim of improving the quality of professional training among the participating universities V. Organization of two international conferences and proceedings presenting the research conducted by participating scholars and institutions; contributing to the spreading of values of European Studies to local communities in order to create an added value for the scientific approach of the European Idea. VI. Publication of papers and articles in specialized journals and websites so as to promote dialogue and scientific thought on European Governance issues.

Research themes of the European Doctoral School and the Network The executive, legislative and judicial process (Governance) The School/Network transformation function of democracy in relation to the concepts and practices that determine governance, pluralization, and trans-nationalization within Europe. The aim is to contextually explore and critically assess contemporary policy and decision-making trends and their impact both at European and domestic level. European Doctoral analyses the the of political The economic political and social inter- dependency between the European nation- states and the process of their normative integration (Trans- Nationalization) The organizing and restructuring of the developing social heterogeneity (Pluralism) agendas

European Doctoral School Number and justification of scholarships 2 half scholarships. Our Doctoral School benefits from partnerships with public institutions in Luxembourg (including the Research Chair on Parliamentary Studies) which partially fund 2 PhD scholarships. Thus, we are requesting 2 partial scholarships to match those funds. 50% of PhD supervisions in co-tutelle with the partner universities of European Governance Universities Network- Jean Monnet Action 10 full scholarships All members of the European Doctoral School are eligible for supervising at least one doctoral student for three years (+1 year) in accordance with the rules of the UL and the universities member of European Governance Universities Network- Jean Monnet Action 5 theses by axis (Governance, Pluralism, Trans- Nationalization).

Procedures for a successful recruitment and supervision of candidates with a strong interdisciplinary potential The supervision is the responsibility of the main supervisor, who meets on a regular basis (at least once a month) with the PhD Candidate. Each PhD Candidate, with the supervision board, has to compose his/her own portfolio of mandatory courses (methodological courses in the existing doctoral education at the University of Luxembourg, European Governance Universities Network- Jean Monnet Action, and optional courses (ECPR, IPSA, etc.) The admission committee is composed by three members of the Doctoral School (including the supervisor). International Calls Conforming to the Gender Equality Policies in Public Research of the European Commission and Luxembourgish law, the goal is to obtain at least 40% of women Ph.D. Candidates. (e.g. jobs.ac.uk, academics.de, ECPR, IPSA, etc.) will be organized in March for a competitive recruitment of the PhD students (effective in September) The supervisor and two other scientific advisors (internal or external to the UL- at least one from another discipline) form a supervision board which meets at least once a year with the PhD Candidate in order to monitor his/her progress and offer guidance. A third member in case of joint supervision with one of the partner universities and/or, compulsorily from an other discipline.

European Doctoral School & European Governance Universities Network- Partners reinforce the interdisciplinarity of the Network ( green - European Governance Universities Network- blue new partners) Coordinator Coordinator Universit Babes- Bolyai Facult d Etudes europ ennes University of the Aegean Annual Meeting for the coordination, second week of June Universit du Luxembourg Centre Europ en de Recherche et d'Etudes Jean Monnet Chaire de recherche en tudes parlementaires Universit Catholique de Louvain University of Siegen Universit Laval- Chaire de recherche sur la D mocratie et les institutions parlementaires University of Cadiz Chair ad personam Chair Jean Monnet in Law and Human Rights Institut de sciences politiques Louvain-Europe Jean Monnet in History Universit de Paris Est Universit de Nantes University of Torino University of Piraeus Laboratoire Chaire de Philosophie de l Europe & Institut d tudes europ ennes et globales Department of education sciences and philosophy interdisciplinaire d' tude du politique - Hannah Arendt Chaire Jean Monnet in Education Sciences

Added value of partners European Doctoral School & European Governance Universities Network- The partners will offer: Joint supervision and acceptance of PhD researchers of this Network in their respective doctoral programs on a basis that corresponds with the research objectives of the Network following the establishment of a common selection committee; Joint supervisory committees and defense juries for each PhD student following an agreement that fixes: i) the credits to be obtained, ii) the courses and seminars to be followed depending on the subject and the needs of the doctoral student, iii) the time spent between two or three institutions; Exchange conventions of professors and researchers allowing for stays of a maximum of three months for purposes of joint organization and facilitation of doctoral and research seminars in our respective institutions; Share the responsibility for organizing and editing English and French scientific publications comprising work of the PhD Candidates. Share the organization of the Summer Schools and Research Seminar. The opportunity to profit from online courses of the new Jean Monnet networking on European Governance. MOOC Massive Open Online Course

Calendar European Doctoral School & Jean Monnet Network International Conference I- University of the Aegean European youth and the crises in Europe February 2017 University of the Aegean Third week of July (every year) Summer School University of Luxembourg 2ndweek of December (Monday & Tuesday- every year) Winter School International Conference II Maison Jean Monnet & Coll ge des Bernardins European common values and migration: which community? February 2018 University of Luxembourg 2ndweek of June (Monday & Tuesday- every year) Annual Meeting for orientations doctoral school International Conference III- University of the Aegean European common values and migration; the case of Lesbos February 2019

European Governance Universities Network- Goals of the Summer School (6 credits) The Summer School will equip the student with all the essential skills required for a research and professional career. It will contribute significantly to the existing scientific knowledge and understanding, and, thus, to the capital of socio-political intelligence required for addressing one of the most pressing governmental issues that pluralist societies regularly face within contexts of trans-national governmental systems. Target Audience: 25 students (PhD's and 2nd year of their Master s) in Law, International Relations, Philosophy, History, Political Science, Sociology or a cognate subject. (average mark of 14/20). A summer school for 3 consecutive years at the University of the Aegean. Second and third week of July. Official languages: English & French. 250 euros which includes accommodation in the University residence hall, the registration fees and the brunch at the university In order to recruit the best candidates outside the Network, the summer school will be advertised widely in a call for applications, that will be distributed via the summer school website and a range of major social sciences- websites and newsletters in the field (e.g. jobs.ac.uk, academics.de, ECPR, IPSA, etc.). Share the organization of English and French scientific publications with the goal of publishing with the most prestigious publishers and in the best scientific journals; Editions Larcier, Studia Europae, Governance or the Revue Internationale de Politique Compar e

A cycle of three summer schools with three different themes 2017 European economic and social governance 2019 European governance, immigration and citizenship 2018 European Union as an international actor

European economic and social governance 2017 Concepts of Globalization, Europeanization and Governance (3h) European Governance and decision making in E.U (3h) Fondations of Research in Social Sciences (3h) European Public Policy Analysis (3h) History of Economic Theories (3h) History of the Welfare State in Europe (3h) Political Economy of European Integration (3h) European Banking and Financial Law (3h) European Social Policies (3h) National Social Policies in Europe Globalization and its consequences on the European Model (3h) European Sustainable Policy (3h) Practicuum (3h)

European Union as an international actor 2018 Concepts of Globalization, Europeanization and Governance (3h) European Governance and decision making in E.U (3h) Theories of International Relations (3h) Fondations of Research in Social Sciences (3h) The partnership between the Brics and the European Union (3h) European models of international cooperation (3) The nature of Transatlantic Relations (3h) European Geopolitics (3h) The European Union and the international organizations (UN, IMF, WTO, ILO, etc. (3h) Globalization and its consequences on the European Model (3h) The Euro- Mediterranean Partnership Practicuum (3h)

European governance, immigration and citizenship 2019 Theories of multiculturalism, pluralism, accommodation, and acculturation (3h) Concepts of Globalization, Europeanization and Governance (3h) European Governance and decision making in E.U (3h) Human Rights protection in Europe (3h) Fondations of Research in Social Sciences (3h) History of Migrations in Europe (3h) Sociology of Migrations in Europe (3h) European Immigration Policies (3h) National Immigration Policies (3h) Religion and Politics in Europe (3h) Extremism, Radicalism and Populism in Europe (3h) Citizenship Policies in Europe (3h) Practicuum (3h)

A common and interdisciplinary (winter school) research seminar with specific themes links directly with the three axis of the Network and Doctoral School- University of Luxembourg (3-5 credits) A seminar dedicated to the exploration of major themes concerned with the processes of European integration including but not limited to the history and institutions of the EU, areas of public policy, the politics of European integration, Approaches drawn from across a range of disciplines, including those present in the group (Politics, History, and Philosophy) as well as Law and Economics December 2017- European governance and the issue of sovereignty- December 2019- The state of Europeanization of legal and political orders- Ideas of Europe A seminar exploring contemporary and historical visions of Europe including but not limited to the history of ideas of European integration, contemporary political representations of Europe, the exploration of particular philosophical traditions (Kantian, federalism, etc.) University of Luxembourg University of Luxembourg Three days Three days Again drawing on the disciplines principally present in the group, with potential links/openings to other areas in IPSE (notably CVCE, digital humanities) Special issue- Governance, Willey Editions Collection tudes parlementaires, Larcier Learning Outcomes Encourage doctoral candidates to discover new methodologies and approaches in the interdisciplinary field of European Governance. December 2018- European Governance and democratic and social innovation- University of Luxembourg Reinforce their future professional skills independently from their research focus Develop an ethical and epistemological approach of European studies Core Seminar in European Governance Three days Based on the established Postgraduate Seminar Series. A series of seminars addressing a major contemporary debate, reflecting current political/societal issues and/or transversal themes having assumed a prominent place across different scholarly literatures. Collection tudes parlementaires, Larcier The PhD candidates from the University of Luxembourg (and from its institutional partners) could obtain 3 or 5 ECTS and a certificate of attendance.

Visiting professors- Winter School, Universit du Luxembourg (provisoire) I European governance and the issue of sovereignty I. Jean-Marc Ferry, chaire de Philosophie de l Europe, Universit de Nantes II. Yves Palau, Universit de Paris Est III. Panos Grigoriou. Universit d Eg e IV. Johan Van Der Walt, Universit du Luxembourg V. Pierre Vercauteren, Universit catholique de Louvain Governance, democratic and social innovation I. Fran ois G lineau, chaire parlementaire, Universit Laval II. Rapha l Kies, Universit du Luxembourg III. Graziano Lingua, Universit de Turin IV. Sergiu Miscoiu, Universit Babes- Bolyai V. Markus Pausch, Universit des Sciences Appliqu es de Salzbourg

Visiting professors- Winter School, Universit du Luxembourg (provisoire) II Europeanization of legal and political orders Publications des actes des coles d hiver I. Michel Catala, Universit de Nantes Olivier Costa, Coll ge d Europe III. Luc Heuschling, Universit du Luxembourg IV. Foteini Asderaki, Universit du Pir e V. Alejandro del Valle G vlez, Universit de Cadix I. Tous les cours seront disponibles sous forme de MOOC (massive open online course), moyennant une contribution annuelle de 100 euros. Publi s les actes en anglais aux ditions Larcier III. Special issue- Governance, Willey Editions II. II.

Two international conferences Topic of the conferences I. European youth and the crises in Europe- February 2017 University of the Aegean II. European common values and migration- February 2018 Coll ge des Bernardins Jean Monnet House- France Proceedings I. The young European and the crises in Europe conference proceedings- September 2017 II. Immigration for an overall revaluation of the European Common values conference proceedings- September 2019

Main deliverables of Doctoral School European Governance Universities Network- Jean Monnet Action 2017-2020 Doctoral School on European Governance 2017-2020 Research Partnerships with universities, public institutions, corporates and NGOs International Publications on European Governance

Conferences and seminars in 2017 at University of Luxembourg Populism and Economics in Europe- last round Winter School Inauguration of European Doctoral School March/April 2017- University of Luxembourg with Michel Barnier 12 & 13 June 2017 European governance and the issue of sovereignty- 11 & 12 December 2017 University of Luxembourg Postgraduate Seminar Series