OpenFieldCollaborative Doctoral Candidacy in Nature-Based Coastal Protection with TU Delft
Four-year salaried doctoral research project conducted between HZ Delta Academy and TU Delft Hydraulic Engineering examining living dikes and sand motor dynamics in Zeeland.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- MSc in Hydraulic Engineering, Coastal Engineering, or Marine Geosciences
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis on sediment transport, wave attenuation by salt marshes, or dune erosion
- 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) for 4 years
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 (salaried employee status)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official HZ University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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