OpenFieldBrightlands Circular Plastics & Bio-Based Polymeric Materials Investigation
Collaborative research project at the Chemelot Circular Hub evaluating mechanical recycling limits, bio-based monomer synthesis, and life-cycle carbon footprints of novel bioplastics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in postgraduate materials science, chemical engineering, or applied science
- English language proficiency
- English B2/C1 proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research prospectus on enzymatic plastic depolymerization or bio-composite mechanical testing
- Recommendation letters
- Research lector recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- EUR 8,000 research project stipend plus polymer characterization laboratory access
- Application fee
- EUR 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered through graduate research enrollment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Spring 2027 project round)
- 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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