Dr. Ingrid Robeyns

Professor

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Biography

Ingrid Robeyns works on issues in contemporary political philosophy and applied ethics, holding the Chair of Ethics Institutions at the Ethics Institute of Utrecht University. She specializes in applied 'non-ideal' ethics and political philosophy, engaging in interdisciplinary research to develop normative frameworks and the methodologies necessary for such studies. In 2022, she was awarded the highest personal research grant from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research, enabling her to form a research team focused on the ethical and political-philosophical structures that shape visions for the future. Her notable projects include the Fair Limits Project, which examines the morally permissible distributive limits of resources and incorporates insights from distributive justice, and the Visions of Future project. She has published extensively, including the book 'Limitarianism: Case of Extreme Wealth'. Robeyns aspires to implement insights from her research across various fields. Her topics of interest include ethics related to autism, basic income, climate ethics, and the capability approach. Additionally, she has served as the academic director of the Dutch Research School of Philosophy and has been actively involved in various scholarly initiatives.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology