OpenFieldWUR Wageningen Food & Biobased Research Summer Traineeship
Six-week research placement in the Food & Biobased Research institute developing plant-based protein texturization, precision fermentation, and bio-based barrier packaging.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Current 3rd year undergraduate or Master's student in food technology, chemical engineering, or biotechnology.
- English language proficiency
- Good English proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Coursework in food chemistry or biopolymer processing.
- Recommendation letters
- One professor reference letter.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Stipend of €1,200 for a 6-week research placement in sustainable protein transitions
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition charges.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Summer cohort 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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