The University of Groningen is delighted to offer PhD Scholarships towards a sustainable world: an economics & business perspective. International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

The University of Groningen provides top-quality educational programmes. We offer a wide variety of interesting, highly regarded degree programmes that rank well internationally. As our student, you will receive high-quality supervision and have many programmes to choose from. As an exceptionally motivated and talented student, you could join our Honours College for an extra challenge.

Scholarship Description: 

• Application Deadline: February 19, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue PhD programme.
• Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded within The Faculty of Economics and Business.
• Scholarship Award: The University of Groningen offers scholarships for PhD students for a period of 4 years under the condition of a positive assessment at the end of the first year. The monthly allowance is comparable to the first-year salary of PhD candidates with an appointment.
• Nationality: International students
• Number of Scholarships: Up to 5 PhD scholarships are available.
• Scholarship can be taken in the Netherlands

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

The ideal candidate is ambitious, highly motivated and wishes to make a career in research. He or she has a thorough training in research skills, speaks and writes English fluently and has obtained excellent results in the master phase.Candidates should have a Master degree in Economics or Business or another master degree sufficiently related to research within one of our signature areas.

English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Netherlands Scholarships

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: The application package consists of the following separate documents:1. Your CV and scan of your passport2. A letter in which you discuss your motivation, the research area you are interested in and present an outline of a research proposal (max. 2 A4)3. A scan of your diploma including transcripts4. Proof of English proficiency5. Other relevant documents.

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