PhD Positions & Scholarships in Netherlands 2026–2027 — Page 4
96 verified phd positions & scholarships in netherlands for 2026–2027 are open right now. The soonest deadline is 28 October 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Hosted by TU Delft, Utrecht University and Wageningen University & Research. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources.
Utrecht University is hiring a postdoc on geodata science and GeoAI. The project develops machine-learning approaches for geospatial data, from spatiotemporal prediction to deep learning on earth-observation and sensor streams, with applications in environmental monitoring and spatial planning.
✓ Fully FundedSalary per CAO universities pay scales (typically €4,000–€6,000/month gross for postdocs)
This three-year postdoctoral role combines geophysical sensing, physical models and AI to study underground structures and infrastructure. The research supports subsurface monitoring and digital twins. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
This Wageningen postdoctoral position examines governance arrangements that support sustainability transitions in farming systems. The work is hosted by Animal Production Systems and includes research connected to ReGeNL. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
✓ Fully Funded€3,706–€5,760 gross per month for a 38-hour working week.
Utrecht University hosts the Prince Claus Chair and invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher working on inclusive governance within that framework. The Prince Claus Chair is dedicated to research on development-related themes and supports scholars whose work connects governance, equity and development in low- and middle-income country contexts.
✓ Fully FundedSalary per CAO universities pay scales (typically €4,000–€6,000/month gross for postdocs)
Utrecht University invites applications for a postdoc applying machine learning to wind-flow prediction in coastal dunes. The project develops data-driven models of aeolian processes and wind fields in dune landscapes, supporting coastal-management questions such as dune growth, sand supply and nature-based flood defence.
✓ Fully FundedSalary per CAO universities pay scales (typically €4,000–€6,000/month gross for postdocs)
Utrecht University invites applications for a postdoc on multi-risk adaptation pathways for river delta systems. The project studies how delta regions can plan for interacting hazards, such as floods, droughts and salinisation, rather than treating risks one at a time, and develops pathway approaches that keep adaptation options open under deep uncertainty.
✓ Fully FundedSalary per CAO universities pay scales (typically €4,000–€6,000/month gross for postdocs)
Utrecht University is hiring a postdoc on the responsible scaling of digital innovation in mental healthcare. The project studies how digital tools in mental health services, from e-mental-health platforms to data-driven support systems, can be scaled beyond pilot settings in ways that remain safe, equitable and clinically sound.
✓ Fully FundedSalary per CAO universities pay scales (typically €4,000–€6,000/month gross for postdocs)
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) · Netherlands
UMCG is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in neurobiology with a focus on multiple sclerosis. The researcher joins a laboratory studying the immunological and neurodegenerative mechanisms that drive disease progression in MS, using cellular models and human tissue material available through the centre's clinical programmes. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) · Netherlands
UMCG offers a promoted physician-researcher (promovendus arts-onderzoeker) position combining clinical training interests with doctoral research in anaesthesiology and gynaecologic oncology. The project studies perioperative care questions in patients undergoing surgery for gynaecologic cancers, connecting anaesthesiology practice with oncological outcomes research. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
Maastricht University recruits a promotendus (doctoral candidate) in cardiogenetics, focusing on cardiomyopathy and risk prediction, with a start in January 2027. Inherited cardiomyopathies are among the most common genetic heart conditions, and predicting which patients will develop severe disease remains a major clinical challenge. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
Amsterdam UMC is recruiting a doctoral candidate (promovendus) for a project on digital, data and AI competencies in healthcare. The project studies which digital, data and AI skills healthcare professionals need, how these competencies can be built into training and continuing education, and how competency development changes practice in clinical settings. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
✓ Fully FundedEUR 3,217 - EUR 4,077 gross per month
Radboudumc recruits a promotendus (doctoral candidate) for the DACIL project, an evaluation of a digital COPD coach, based in Nijmegen. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) places a heavy burden on patients and healthcare systems, and digital coaching promises personalised support for self-management between clinic visits. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
UMC Utrecht recruits a promotendus (doctoral candidate) for a 48-month project on the inclusion of children with disabilities (inclusie van kinderen met beperkingen), starting in January 2027. Many children with disabilities still face barriers in school, care and everyday social life, and inclusive approaches require evidence on what works in practice. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
Amsterdam UMC advertises a doctoral (promovendus) position on international research into MLC, a rare hereditary disease of the brain white matter (megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts). The candidate joins the Amsterdam Leukodystrophy Centre's international research programme, which coordinates natural-history studies, biomarker development and therapy research with partner centres worldwide. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) · Netherlands
UMCG advertises a doctoral (promovendus) position on methodology for passende huisartszorg - appropriate care in general practice - funded through the ZonMw PZL-AWH programme. The project develops and tests methods to measure and improve the appropriateness of care in Dutch general practice: balancing overuse and underuse, embedding shared decision-making, and evaluating how guideline recommendations translate into everyday primary care. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
Maastricht University is recruiting a doctoral candidate (promovendus) for elderly care and innovation, embedded in the GOUD-poli, the university's outpatient innovation clinic for older patients. The GOUD-poli brings together geriatric medicine, allied health and social care around comprehensive assessments for community-dwelling older adults, and the PhD project studies how this innovation model works and how it can be scaled. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
Maastricht University advertises a doctoral (promovendus) position on passende zorg in de wijkverpleging - appropriate care in Dutch district nursing. The project studies how quality, appropriateness and client-centredness of home nursing care are shaped in daily practice: which care decisions are made for which clients, how professional standards and real-world constraints interact, and how teams can improve fit between care delivered and care needed. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
✓ Fully Funded€3,204/month gross in year 1, rising to €4,051 (CAO scale P, 2026)
Radboudumc, the university medical centre of Nijmegen, recruits a promotendus (doctoral candidate) for a project on shared decision-making about advanced therapies in Parkinson's disease. Advanced treatment options such as deep brain stimulation and infusion therapies bring life-changing decisions for patients and care teams, yet choosing the right therapy at the right moment is complex and highly personal. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) · Netherlands
UMCG is recruiting a doctoral candidate for a project on teams and networks in district nursing (team en netwerk in de wijkverpleging). The research studies how nursing teams are organised in Dutch neighbourhood care, how professional networks around clients function, and how team composition and collaboration affect quality and continuity of care at home. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
Radboud offers up to 26 partial scholarships for eligible non-EU/non-EEA applicants in 2027/28. Tuition is reduced to EUR 2,771, subject to confirmation; living costs are not covered. Initial applications close on 31 January 2027.
Utrecht University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is hiring a temporary equine veterinarian with a specialisation in reproduction. The position provides clinical cover and specialist input in the equine reproduction unit, working with breeding clients, referring veterinarians and the clinic's veterinary team. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
✓ Fully FundedSalary per CAO universities pay scales (typically €4,000–€6,000/month gross for postdocs)
Utrecht University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting two locum positions in equine reproduction for a five-month period. The locums provide temporary clinical capacity in the equine reproduction unit, covering routine and emergency reproductive work during a staffing transition, alongside the unit's permanent team. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
✓ Fully FundedSalary per CAO universities pay scales (typically €4,000–€6,000/month gross for postdocs)
UNIC is an alliance of ten European universities that runs the REPIC programme and a rolling calendar of joint courses, hackathons, language modules and research calls. Rather than a single deadline, applicants follow the individual call pages, each with its own closing date and eligibility rules.
Partially FundedMobility and participation support varies by call
The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a selective award for excellent international students admitted to a qualifying master's programme at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. The scholarship rewards academic achievement and is offered in combination with the university's admission process.
