OpenFieldPhD in Antimicrobial Resistance and Genomic Epidemiology of Livestock Pathogens
Four-year research doctorate utilizing whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and metagenomics to track mobile colistin and beta-lactamase resistance plasmids in commercial poultry and swine production chains.
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 Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Veterinary Science, or Epidemiology with honors
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English working proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed CV with list of publications or bioinformatics project links, and statement of research interests
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of appraisal
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: €2,770 to €3,539/month salaried employment under Dutch Collective Labour Agreement
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully covered by institutional project grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 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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