OpenFieldNIG Inter-University Doctoral Fellowship in Algorithmic Governance
Four-year funded doctoral position at University of Twente and NIG investigating public accountability in automated administrative decision-making.
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 public administration, political science, science and technology studies (STS), or law (minimum 7.5/10 Dutch scale)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis and 4-page doctoral research proposal on algorithmic transparency in public agencies
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters from professors of public administration or political science
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full collective labor agreement salary (€2,770 to €3,539/month gross) plus full NIG doctoral course curriculum tuition waiver
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition under Dutch university employment regulations
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Netherlands Institute of Governance (NIG) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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