What PhD scholarships are listed on this site?

We list funded PhD scholarship programmes at research institutes and universities, with structured data on country, field of study, stipend, and eligibility where available.

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Are these fully funded PhD positions?

Many listings include a monthly stipend or grant. Filter by fully funded or check the stipend amount on each institute page. Open PhD job vacancies are listed separately under Open PhD Positions.

PhD Scholarships in the Netherlands

Dutch research institutes and graduate schools offer competitive PhD stipends, often as formal employment contracts. Browse funded doctoral programmes by discipline and compare net stipend levels with our affordability pages.

8 programmes · typical stipend 3050 €/month

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KNAW

PhD Scholarships at Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW)

Plants & crops

Netherlands

Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

3,500 €/month

The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) offers a limited number of PhD positions within its research institutes, focusing on fundamental and strategic research in the sciences and humanities. KNAW institutes, such the Hubrecht Institute…
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TU Delft

PhD Scholarships at Delft University of Technology

Data & digital agriculture

Netherlands

Data Science, Earth Science, Food Quality and Design, Scientific Computing

3,300 €/month

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions that attract international talent from around the world. As one of Europe's leading technical universities, TU Delft provides opportunities for foreign students…
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UvA

PhD Scholarships at University of Amsterdam

Data & digital agriculture

Netherlands

Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Water and Climate

3,200 €/month

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers a range of PhD opportunities, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research in diverse fields. As a leading European university, UvA provides funded PhD positions that function as employment contracts,…
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WUR

PhD Scholarships at Wageningen University & Research

Plants & crops

Netherlands

Agricultural Sciences, Horticulture, Nutrition and Health, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Soil Science, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

3,200 €/month

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) offers exceptional opportunities for international students pursuing PhD scholarships in fields related to agriculture, life sciences, and sustainability. As a leading global institution, WUR emphasizes research that addresses worldwide challenges like f…
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NIOO

PhD Scholarships at Netherlands Institute of Ecology

Data & digital agriculture

Netherlands

Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Water and Climate

3,050 €/month

The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) offers exciting PhD scholarships for international students passionate about ecological research. As a leading research institute under the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, NIOO focuses on fundamental and strategic…
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UU

PhD Scholarships at Utrecht University

Plants & crops

Netherlands

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Data Science, Earth Science

3,000 €/month

Utrecht University, located in the Netherlands, offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions that are particularly accessible to international students. These opportunities are designed to attract talented researchers from around the world, emphasizing global collaboration…
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UMCG

PhD Scholarships at University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)

Plants & crops

Netherlands

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Data Science, Nutrition and Health

2,900 €/month

The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) is a leading academic hospital and research institution in the Netherlands, offering a wide range of PhD positions in biomedical and health sciences. International students are welcomed to apply for fully…
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UL

PhD Scholarships at Leiden University

Plants & crops

Netherlands

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

2,800 €/month

Leiden University offers a range of PhD opportunities, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research in fields like biology and environmental sciences. As one of Europe's oldest universities, Leiden provides funded PhD positions that function as…
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PhD funding landscape in Netherlands

Dutch PhD programmes are commonly salaried employee positions with graduate-school training at universities and Wageningen-style research institutes.

Stipend snapshot

Median published stipend: €3,050/month among programmes with grant data.

Frequently asked questions

Are PhD scholarships in Netherlands paid?

Many institute listings on this page include a monthly stipend or grant. 8 of 8 programmes publish funding amounts you can compare before applying.

Which research fields are covered for PhD funding in Netherlands?

Programmes span agricultural sciences, plant and food research, biotechnology, environmental sciences, and related disciplines. Use the field filter to focus on your topic.

What is a typical PhD stipend in Netherlands?

Among institute scholarships with disclosed funding on this page, the median monthly stipend is about €3,050. See our affordability pages to compare net pay with living costs.