Fully Funded Wageningen University & Research Scholarships & PhD Positions 2026–2027: 11+ Open Programmes

PhD in 3D Radiation in Clouds and Wildfire Plumes Using GPUs and Machine Learning at Wageningen, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research · Netherlands

The ORCRIST project at Wageningen develops faster, accurate three-dimensional radiation calculations for clouds and wildfire plumes. The PhD links atmospheric physics, GPU computing and machine learning. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.

PhD in Child Eating Behaviour at Wageningen, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research · Netherlands

The Sensory Science and Eating Behaviour group at Wageningen is recruiting a PhD researcher to study how food properties influence children’s eating behaviour and energy intake. The position is based within Human Nutrition and Health. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.

PhD in Economics of Native Species Production and Rural Development in the Cerrado at Wageningen, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research · Netherlands

Wageningen is recruiting a PhD researcher to study the economics of native-species production and rural development in Brazil’s Cerrado. The project focuses on livelihoods, biodiversity and value chains in the MATOPIBA region. Applicants can apply without IELTS or TOEFL - English is assessed through the interview, and advanced Portuguese is mandatory for the Brazil fieldwork.

PhD in Genome Evolution and Architecture in Unicellular Eukaryotes at Wageningen, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research · Netherlands

This Wageningen PhD investigates genome evolution and chromosome architecture in understudied unicellular eukaryotes. It is hosted by the Laboratory of Microbiology and the Genome Evolution and Diversity in Eukaryotes research group. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.

PhD: Developing Green Facades for Building Insolation & Enhancing Urban Diversity - Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research · Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research invites applications for a PhD position developing green facades for building insolation and enhanced urban diversity. The project studies how vegetated facade systems affect building heat loads and urban microclimates, and how different plant systems support urban biodiversity, connecting green-infrastructure engineering with ecology.

PhD: Impact Evaluation of Climate Policies in Agricultural and Forest Landscapes (EU Horizon PolicyForClimate) - Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research · Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research advertises a PhD position on impact evaluation of climate policies in agricultural and forest landscapes, within the EU Horizon project PolicyForClimate. The project assesses how climate policies - from payment schemes to regulation - change land-use decisions and emissions across agricultural and forest landscapes, combining econometric impact evaluation with land-systems modelling and case studies across Europe and partner regions.

PhD in Militarization of Societal Resilience at Wageningen, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research · Netherlands

This Wageningen doctorate examines the militarization of societal resilience: how preparations for crisis and war reshape relationships between civilian institutions, communities and military actors. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.

PhD in Moss Traits and Fire Ignition in Peatland and Tundra Ecosystems at Wageningen, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research · Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research is investigating how moss traits influence fire ignition in peatlands and tundra. The doctorate connects plant ecology with the changing fire vulnerability of high-latitude ecosystems. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.

PhD: The Link Between Mountains, Downstream Agriculture and Ecosystems Globally - Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research · Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research invites applications for a PhD position on the link between mountains, downstream agriculture and ecosystems globally. The project studies how mountain processes, from water supply to sediment and nutrient flows, shape agricultural systems and ecosystem outcomes far downstream, and how these connections change under climate and land-use pressure.

PhD in Resilience against Disaster and War in the Netherlands at Wageningen, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research · Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research is recruiting a doctoral researcher to study societal resilience against disaster and war in the Netherlands. The project asks who participates in resilience initiatives, who makes decisions and who benefits. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.

Postdoc in Governance and Sustainability Transitions in Farming Systems at Wageningen, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research · Netherlands

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.