Wadden Sea Biosphere Environmental Monitoring Fellowship

Community-science collaborative fellowship partnering with the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) on ecological monitoring of UNESCO Wadden Sea mudflats.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled student or graduate in biology, environmental science, or oceanography
English language proficiency: English B2 or Dutch B2
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Field research proposal monitoring shorebird feeding habitats or tidal sediment shifts
Recommendation letters: Two academic letters

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

Financial support / stipend: €2,000 field research grant plus boat expedition access to Texel mudflats
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: Fully funded fellowship program

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 28, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Helderse Volksuniversiteit documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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