Collaborative Applied Doctoral Candidacy in Smart Grids with Radboud University

Four-year salaried doctoral research project conducted between HAN Centre of Expertise Sustainable Energy and Radboud University investigating hydrogen storage and local microgrid balancing.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: MSc in Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Energy, or Computer Science
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis on decentralized power systems, microgrids, or energy storage control
Recommendation letters: Two academic supervisor endorsements

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Fully paid Dutch university researcher contract (€2,770–€3,539/month under VSNU CAO)
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0 (salaried employee status)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 30, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official HAN University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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