Netherlands · PhD · Reviewed 2026-10-15

NLDA Doctoral Research Fellowship in Maritime Autonomous Systems and Law of Armed Conflict

Four-year doctoral project based between KIM Den Helder and partner universities, investigating legal accountability and target discrimination in lethal autonomous naval surface craft.

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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: Master of Laws (LLM) or Master of Science in International Law, Military Studies, or Robotics with honors
English language proficiency: Fluent spoken and written English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Detailed CV, master's thesis excerpt, and 4-page doctoral research project plan
Recommendation letters: Two academic letters of recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend: Fully funded: €40,000 to €48,000 per annum salary under Dutch Defense Collective Labour Agreement
Application fee: Free
Tuition / joining costs: Tuition-exempt doctoral research appointment

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Royal Naval College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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