OpenFieldCWTS Science and Technology Studies UNESCO Open Science Policy Project
Applied policy research project evaluating article processing charges (APCs), diamond open access sustainability, and scientific equity under the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Ph.D. or advanced research master in science policy or sociology of science
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Working paper draft analyzing equitable open-access publishing models across the Global South
- Recommendation letters
- Academic reference from university department
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €18,000 research project allowance and scholarly dataset access
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Supported by Dutch Research Council (NWO) grant allocation
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Spring 2027 allocation)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official CWTS - Centre for Science and Technology Studies documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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