OpenFieldUniversity of Groningen Salaried PhD Positions (Promovendi)
Four-year salaried doctoral research positions (Promovendi) at the University of Groningen governed by the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement (CAO-NU), conducting funded research within world-class institutes including Zernike, Stratingh, and Bernoulli.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Recognized Master of Science degree (120 ECTS) in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent spoken and written English (IELTS 6.5+ or master's study conducted in English).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Publications
- Master's research thesis or peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Recommendation letters
- Curriculum vitae, research statement, and two academic recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Salaried employment contract under Dutch CAO-NU starting at €3,204/month (year 1) up to €4,051/month (year 4) plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- Application fee
- Free application directly to advertised vacancy
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition. Appointed doctoral candidates are university employees with full Dutch pension, healthcare, and social security benefits.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027 (Rolling departmental intakes across science & engineering institutes)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Groningen documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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