OpenFieldTHUAS Centre of Expertise Cyber Security Doctoral / Applied Research Fellowship
Collaborative applied doctoral research at the Centre of Expertise Cyber Security in The Hague, developing operational cyber resilience models, automated threat detection tools, and digital crime investigation methodologies.
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 Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Law & Technology with high marks.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis or publication in network security, incident response, or cyber policy.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried research position (Dutch CAO-HBO): €3,200 to €4,100/month gross plus 8% holiday allowance and pension
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition charges; salaried appointment joint with Leiden University or TU Delft.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Applied doctoral cohort selection)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The Hague University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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