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Netherlands · PhD · Reviewed 2026-10-15UNIC 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.
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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