OpenFieldCollaborative Applied Doctoral Candidacy in Microfluidics with University of Twente
Four-year salaried doctoral research project conducted between Saxion Applied Nanotechnology Research Group and University of Twente MESA+ Institute developing organ-on-chip platforms.
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 Nanotechnology, Bioengineering, or Applied Physics
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis on microfluidic chip design, point-of-care diagnostics, or nanofluidics
- 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 Saxion University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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