OpenFieldDutch National Professional Doctorate (PD) in Energy and Sustainable Materials
Four-year salaried Professional Doctorate (PD) based at Brightlands Chemelot Campus investigating chemical recycling of mixed polymer waste and thermal energy integration.
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 in chemical engineering, materials science, or environmental engineering
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or Cambridge C1
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis and 2,500-word proposal on polymer circularity or industrial heat recovery
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic and industrial supervisor endorsements
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried research appointment: EUR 38,000 to EUR 46,000 gross annual salary plus Dutch pension
- Application fee
- EUR 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- EUR 0 (salaried professional doctoral candidate)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Brightlands cohort intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Zuyd University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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