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Netherlands · PhD · Reviewed 2026-10-15

UNIC Alliance Seed Fund for Collaborative Transnational Research

Seed funding grant for doctoral candidate teams across at least two UNIC universities researching digital public services and algorithmic equity in diverse cities.

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
Joint application by PhD researchers from at least two distinct UNIC alliance institutions
English language proficiency
English C1
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Collaborative research proposal (max 5 pages) with work packages and budget
Recommendation letters
Endorsement letters from both PhD supervisors

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

Financial support / stipend
€10,000 project grant covering travel, workshop organization, and publication fees
Application fee
None
Tuition / joining costs
Not applicable

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 31, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

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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