UNIC CityLabs Urban Transition Action Research Fellowship

One-year post-master's fellowship based at Erasmus University Rotterdam conducting co-creation fieldwork with the Port of Rotterdam and Rotterdam City Council.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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, urban geography, or environmental sociology
English language proficiency: English C1 (fluent)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: 1,500-word proposed participatory research plan on port-city energy transitions
Recommendation letters: Two professional or academic recommendations

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

Financial support / stipend: €24,000 annual research stipend plus CityLabs stakeholder network support
Application fee: None
Tuition / joining costs: Tuition-free fellowship

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official European University of Post-Industrial Cities (UNIC European University Alliance / Erasmus University Rotterdam) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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