OpenFieldDoctoral PhD Studentship in Dutch Religious Culture & Monastic Archives
Four-year doctoral appointment analyzing Catholic enlightenment, monastic book production, counter-reformation devotional literature, and religious tolerance in the south Netherlands.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in history, theology, or religious studies with distinction
- English language proficiency
- Proficiency in Dutch, Latin, and English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis copy and 2,500-word doctoral research plan
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully salaried Dutch state doctoral position: €2,770 to €3,539 monthly
- Application fee
- Free direct application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; paid 4-year doctoral employment at Tilburg University
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Brabant-Collectie (Tilburg University) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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