OpenFieldExternal Collaborative Doctoral Candidacy in Climate-Neutral Polder Drainage and Water Management (with WUR)
Four-year joint doctoral trajectory between Aeres Dronten and Wageningen University modeling controlled drainage-sub-irrigation systems to prevent soil subsidence and greenhouse gas emissions in low-lying polders.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree with distinction in hydrology, agricultural water management, or civil engineering
- English language proficiency
- Professional English proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated prior research thesis in sub-surface drainage, controlled drainage-sub-irrigation, or peat oxidation
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Dual funding: Aeres HBO research position (€34,000/year) + Wageningen University (WUR) doctoral enrollment
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition covered under joint Dutch university agreement
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (2027 intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Aeres Hogeschool Dronten documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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