OpenFieldDoctoral Researcher (Promovendus) in 3D Bioprinting for Cartilage Regeneration
Four-year salaried doctoral research position at the Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht (RMCU), developing novel bio-inks and volumetric 3D bioprinting protocols for articular cartilage repair.
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 Science in Biofabrication, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or Biochemistry with honors
- English language proficiency
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, master's thesis summary, and two-page statement of research motivation
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Salaried employment contract under Dutch University Medical Centres Collective Agreement (CAO UMC: €2,789 to €3,536/month gross plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus)
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition. Full Dutch social security, health, and pension benefits included.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official UMC Utrecht documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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