OpenFieldPostgraduate Professional Traineeship in Digital Transformation and Design
Full-time 20-week intensive studio program embedding scholars in multidisciplinary sprint teams to prototype ethical AI, digital inclusion, and climate resilience platforms.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree in interaction design, software engineering, social sciences, or creative technologies.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for Dutch applied design institutes.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Interactive design portfolio and 500-word statement explaining interest in systemic social transformation.
- Recommendation letters
- One academic reference and one professional design reference.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Accredited Dutch postgraduate certificate; industry-sponsored studio briefs and project coaching
- Application fee
- Zero admissions fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €2,850 for EU/EEA residents; €4,250 for non-EU international scholars (20-week full-time program)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 01 June 2027 (September 2027 Cohort)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Digital Society School documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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