CWTS Open Science Stewardship Grant for Global Scholars

Targeted scholarship supporting non-EEA graduate candidates demonstrating commitment to transparent scientific metrics, open data archiving, and inclusive research evaluation.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree with minimum GPA 3.3/4.0
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 overall
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Optional
Thesis / Research statement: Statement on how open science practices can be advanced in the applicant's home institution
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee contacts

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: €5,000 one-time grant financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education
Application fee: €100
Tuition / joining costs: Applies to first-year tuition offset

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 1, 2027 (First year of master's studies)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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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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