OpenFieldDutch Municipal Governance & Digital Transformation Doctoral Bursary
Four-year collaborative doctoral position investigating algorithmic administrative transparency, AI public procurement, and digital inclusion in Dutch municipalities.
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 (MPA, MSc, or LLM) with Dutch grade 7.5 or international 3.5 GPA
- English language proficiency
- Dutch C1 and English C1
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral research plan (10-15 pages) analyzing automated decision-making and citizen trust in local government
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €28,000 annual research grant and Dutch municipal policy sandbox access
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully waived through university partner doctoral school quota
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Autumn 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bestuursacademie Nederland documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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