OpenFieldWageningen University & Research WIAS Doctoral Fellowship at WBVR
Prestige four-year salaried doctoral research appointment at Wageningen Bioveterinary Research in Lelystad, developing next-generation recombinant vaccines against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
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 degree with distinction in Veterinary Medicine, Virology, Molecular Biology, or Biotechnology
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in speaking and writing) or TOEFL 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, master's thesis abstract, and 3-page research motivation statement
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from virology or veterinary researchers
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: €2,770 to €3,539 per month gross salary (CAO Wageningen Research scale) plus 8% holiday allowance and end-of-year bonus
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition. Full Dutch social security, health, and pension coverage included.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Wageningen Bioveterinary Research documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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