Fully Funded University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) Scholarships & PhD Positions 2026–2027: 6+ Open Programmes

Business Developer Life Sciences (iPsomics) - UMCG, Netherlands

University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) · Netherlands

UMCG is hiring a business developer life sciences to strengthen the valorisation of the iPsomics programme, the centre's portfolio on induced pluripotent stem cell technologies. The role identifies research results with commercial or societal potential and builds the paths, from patents and spin-outs to partnerships, that turn them into real-world impact. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.

Mechatronics Engineer - Cryogenic Kidney Preservation - UMCG, Netherlands

University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) · Netherlands

UMCG is hiring a mechatronics engineer for the cryogenic kidney preservation programme, a research-driven technical role developing equipment that keeps donor kidneys viable at extremely low temperatures. The role sits at the interface of medical device engineering and transplant research, contributing to systems that are being developed to extend organ preservation windows beyond what current static cold storage allows. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Neurobiology - Multiple Sclerosis - UMCG, Netherlands

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.

Promovendus arts-onderzoeker Anesthesiologie & Gynaecologische Oncologie - UMCG, Netherlands

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.

Promovendus Methodologie voor Passende Huisartszorg (ZonMw PZL-AWH) - UMCG, Netherlands

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.

Promovendus: Team en netwerk in de wijkverpleging (District Nursing Teams & Networks) - UMCG, Netherlands

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.