Research
This Master’s specialisation is closely connected to the Institute for Management Research (IMR), the research institute of the Nijmegen School of Management. IMR conducts state-of-the-art research into complex governance and management issues, seeking not only to understand the underlying causes of these problems but also to develop innovative solutions.
Hot Spots
In this Master’s programme, you’ll collaborate with IMR’s “Hot Spots” — multidisciplinary research groups led by top scholars. Each Hot Spot tackles urgent governance and management challenges, blending scientific excellence with societal relevance, offering students a unique hands-on research experience.
The Hot Spot GLOCAL brings together a group of scholars analysing central contemporary phenomena with a critical lens that emphasises global-local interactions. They work on social, political and economic phenomena: from economic development and inequality, migrant inclusion, state building in post-war contexts to the politics of development and foreign aid.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) are at the forefront of scholarly and societal discussions. At the Institute for Management Research, we are well positioned to examine and provide guidance on the political and managerial responsibilities surrounding DEI. Our work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on gender equality and reducing inequalities.
The multidisciplinary research group EUROPAL focuses on EU politics, governance and law. It seeks to analyse, understand and explain processes of Europeanisation, EU decision making and policy implementation against the background of increased policy pressures and growing domestic politicisation. While doing so, it takes into account evolving inter-institutional relations and balances of power, both at the EU and domestic level, as well as the characteristics of the composite European Administrative Space. EUROPAL members approach the relevant topics mainly from the perspectives of political science, public administration and law.
Research projects
When you do your Master's thesis, you can contribute to one of our ongoing research projects. Get in touch with the project leader of the project you're interested in. See some of our projects below.
