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PhD Positions in Various Disciplines at the University of Amsterdam

Fully funded doctoral opportunities across diverse research fields at the University of Amsterdam.

Best for:Best for master's graduates seeking fully funded doctoral research positions in Europe.

University of Amsterdam · Amsterdam, Netherlands · R1 · First-stage researcher
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Deadline
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Funding
Salaried
Fully Funded
Start date
Flexible
Full-time
Location
Amsterdam
Netherlands

Overview

The University of Amsterdam offers multiple fully funded PhD positions across various departments and interdisciplinary projects, covering fields from political science and neuroscience to environmental modeling and complex systems. Successful candidates will engage in rigorous academic research, collaborate with international teams, and contribute to high-impact scholarly outputs. These positions are designed for motivated graduates seeking to complete a doctoral dissertation within a supportive, world-class academic environment. Applicants are expected to hold a relevant master's degree and demonstrate a strong commitment to independent scientific inquiry.

PhDfully fundedUniversity of Amsterdamdoctoral researchNetherlands

What you'll do

  • Conduct independent academic research leading to a doctoral dissertation
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary project teams and external partners
  • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed academic journals and present at conferences
  • Participate in departmental seminars, coursework, and scientific meetings
  • Contribute to teaching or supervision activities where required by the department

Requirements

Degree required: Master of Science or Master of Arts in a relevant discipline

Degree offered: PhD

Language: English; excellent proficiency in spoken and written English

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Strong academic background in a relevant field of study
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to have
Prior research experience or publication recordExperience with specialized methodologies relevant to the chosen projectAbility to work effectively within multicultural and interdisciplinary teams
Eligibility
  • Open to qualified international and domestic applicants holding a qualifying master's degree

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
Fully Funded
Duration
3-4 years
Programme
University of Amsterdam and external research grants
University of Amsterdam and external research grants

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-09-30 (Europe/Amsterdam)

Applicants should review the specific project details and submit their online application through the official University of Amsterdam vacancy portal before the respective deadline.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • MSc transcripts
  • Reference letters
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Contact

AK
Prof.
André Kuhn
Various Departments
Lab
Various Research Groups
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
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