Welten Institute Doctoral Research Fellowship in AI in Education

Four-year fully funded PhD appointment (Promovendus) at the Welten Institute investigating cognitive load optimization in adaptive digital learning systems.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master of Science in computer science, educational sciences, cognitive psychology, or data science
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis copy and 1,500-word proposal on adaptive learning technology
Recommendation letters: Two letters from university professors

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

Financial support / stipend: Dutch collective labour agreement (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten) salary: €2,770 to €3,539 gross monthly plus 8% holiday and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0 (salaried employee status)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Open Universiteit (OU Netherlands) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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