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Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences (LCSS)
PhD in Sociology at the Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences, 2026
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A 2026 competition for admission to state-funded PhD studies in Sociology. Applicants apply by dissertation topic and submit a scientific research project.
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Everyone needs
- degree Master’s degree or an equivalent higher education qualification Exact current official rule
- Scientific research experience, participation in research
- language English proficiency at B2–C2 level Exact current official rule
- Two recommendations from scholars in sociology, issued within the past year Exact current official rule
- At least one recommendation from a Lithuanian scholar Exact current official rule
- language Applicants from non-EU countries must provide proof of English proficiency at CEFR B2 or higher, an IELTS sco…
- admission final research project score >= 6 Exact current official rule
- admission final motivational interview score >= 5 Exact current official rule
+2 more requirements
- admission Attend the motivational interview with the Committee members Exact current official rule
- admission Submit all mandatory documents by the specified deadline Exact current official rule
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- After admission, obtain permission for temporary residence in the Republic of Lithuania
- After admission, obtain permission to live in Lithuania as a citizen of a European Community member country
- After admission, obtain permission to live permanently in Lithuania
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- Research project compliance with the doctoral institutions’ research areas and long-term institutional resear…
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Social sciences
What's covered Coverage unconfirmed
- Host country
- Lithuania
- Host institution
- Institute of Sociology, Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences (LCSS)
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What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified · Fee required
- Application fee
- Fee required
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- In-person requirements
- In-person requirement unclear
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- If your Master's degree was obtained abroad and is not yet recognized in Lithuania, submit your qualification documents for recognition as soon as possible; the recognition-document submission period ends 7 August 2026. Required
- Before applying, review the research areas and proposed PhD topics and supervisors. If you are undecided about a topic, review the topics and contact a potential supervisor for a consultation. Optional
- Complete the application form addressed to the Director of the LCSS. Indicate the PhD research field, format, and up to two preferred dissertation topics in priority order. Required
- Pay the application fee; consult the official application-fee information for details. Required
- Submit the application and required documents by email to moksline.sekretore@lcss.lt or in person at A. Goštauto st. 9, Vilnius, Lithuania. Applicants with a foreign degree who do not yet have confirmation of diploma recognition in Lithuania must submit their application by 7 August 2026; the general deadline is 24 August 2026. Required
- Attend the mandatory motivational interview with the Doctoral Committee. The date and time are communicated at the end of the application period. Required
- Deadline
- 24 August 2026
- Deadline notes
- Applicants with a degree from a foreign higher-education institution who lack a document confirming recognition of their diploma in Lithuania must submit their applications by 7 August 2026; recognition documents are also due by that date. The admission meeting is scheduled for 11 September 2026.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- All applicants must attend a motivational interview; its format is not specified in the supplied sources. Applicants with qualifications obtained abroad may have additional recognition and documentation requirements. LCSS applications are accepted by email or in person.
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