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Collaborative Applied Doctoral Candidacy in Media Ethics with VU Amsterdam

Four-year salaried doctoral research project conducted between CHE School of Journalism and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam investigating automated news algorithms and digital journalistic integrity.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Philosophy, or Communication Science
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis on algorithmic news curation, misinformation resilience, or journalistic objectivity
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

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Christelijke Hogeschool Ede documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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