Fully Funded Maastricht University Scholarships & PhD Positions 2026–2027: 4+ Open Programmes

PhD Candidate: Spatial Multi-Omics and Single-Cell Analysis of Human Diseases - Maastricht University, Netherlands

Maastricht University · Netherlands

Maastricht University invites applications for a PhD candidate in spatial multi-omics and single-cell analysis of human diseases, with a start in January 2027. Spatial transcriptomics and related multi-omics technologies make it possible to map gene expression, chromatin state and protein levels within intact tissue, revealing how disease processes unfold across cell types and tissue niches.

Promovendus Cardiogenetica: Cardiomyopathie en Risicovoorspelling - Maastricht University, Netherlands

Maastricht University · Netherlands

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.

Promovendus Ouderenzorg & Innovatie - GOUD-poli (Elderly Care Innovation Clinic) - Maastricht University, Netherlands

Maastricht University · Netherlands

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.

Promovendus Passende Zorg in de Wijkverpleging (District Nursing PhD) - Maastricht University, Netherlands

Maastricht University · Netherlands

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.