Dr. Mira Scholten

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mira Scholten is an Associate Professor specializing in EU law enforcement at Utrecht University. She coordinates the Jean Monnet Network on EU Law Enforcement, a collaborative initiative among nine European universities funded by the European Commission from 2019 to 2023. Her research focuses on governance in EU law enforcement, including a Veni project exploring the relationship between shared enforcement and democratic principles. Mira is active on various committees, including the Scientific Advisory Board of the NWO Domain Social Sciences Humanities and the Utrecht Young Academy. She is deeply involved in teaching master courses on EU law and supervises both master and PhD students, emphasizing the importance of utilizing student research effectively. Notably, she has received accolades for her innovative approaches to education, such as using blogs as a teaching tool. Mira is also recognized for her contributions to academic publishing, having edited volumes on EU Enforcement Authorities and enforcement policies. Her commitment to open science and interdisciplinary research has shaped her role in the academic community, that aims at enhancing collaboration and engagement within the field of law and social sciences.

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