OpenFieldPh.D. in Musculoskeletal Health & Chronic Spinal Pain Mechanisms
Four-year joint doctoral research appointment with Maastricht University investigating central sensitization, quantitative sensory testing, and motor control adaptations in chronic neck and back pain.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- MSc degree in Physiotherapy, Movement Sciences, or Biomedical Sciences with high honors
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's research thesis and 3-page research proposal on spinal pain neurobiology
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried doctoral position: €38,000 - €46,000 per annum with CAO Dutch Universities scale
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition for appointed researcher
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official SOMT University of Physiotherapy documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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