OpenFieldAmsterdam Climate Resilience and Urban Digital Twin Design Project
Applied design research project creating interactive 3D digital twin visualizations and citizen sensor networks to simulate urban heat mitigation and water drainage.
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 DSS digital traineeship or HvA master's track in good academic standing.
- English language proficiency
- Professional English fluency (C1 level).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required for Dutch studio research.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Concept brief proposing sensor data visualization methods for urban heat islands and flood risk in Amsterdam.
- Recommendation letters
- Nomination from a DSS Digital Transformation Track Lead.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Research stipend of €3,800 supported by the City of Amsterdam and European Climate-KIC initiatives
- Application fee
- Zero internal research fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Funded research appointment; no supplementary fees assessed
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 01 May 2027 (Summer Research Allocation)
- 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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