OpenFieldWUR PhD in Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management
Four-year salaried doctoral research appointment investigating tipping points in freshwater ecosystems, lake restoration bio-manipulation, and microplastic transport.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Aquatic Ecology, Limnology, Marine Biology, or Environmental Sciences with distinction.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Experience in freshwater ecosystem modeling, harmful algal bloom monitoring, or microplastic ecotoxicology.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full CAO-NU 4-year salaried employment contract: €2,770 - €3,539/month plus full holiday and year-end allowances
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition fees.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Departmental recruitment deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Wageningen University & Research documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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