OpenFieldSalaried Dutch Doctoral Position (PhD) in Care Ethics and Social Justice
Four-year salaried doctoral appointment within the Department of Care Ethics, investigating vulnerability, institutional eldercare ethics, and democratic care practices.
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 Philosophy, Ethics, Sociology, or Caring Sciences
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5+ or Dutch C1
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis and 2,500-word research proposal in normative care ethics
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried Dutch university employment contract (€38,500–€47,500/year gross under VSNU CAO)
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 (Salaried state academic post)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (For Spring 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Humanistic Studies documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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