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Biology PhD scholarships on this site focus on life-science institutes whose doctoral programmes touch agriculture, ecology, microbiology or organismal biology relevant to food and environment. Research settings range from molecular labs to field ecology stations. Filter by country and stipend to shortlist hosts that publish clear funding information for international applicants. You will find 11 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 3 with a published monthly st…

11 programmes · typical stipend 3200 €/month

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  1. KNAW
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    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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  2. UvA
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    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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  3. NIOO
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    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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  4. INST
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    Animal Ecology Researcher (Farmland Birds) — Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands

    Data & digital agriculture

    Netherlands

    Biology, Plant Sciences, Plant Breeding, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences

    About the role Wageningen Environmental Research (WENR) is seeking an Animal Ecology Researcher to strengthen its applied research on farmland birds in agricultural landscapes. You will work within the Animal Ecology team, conducting fieldwork, analysing data, and…
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  6. INST
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    Full Professor and Chair Human and Animal Physiology

    Animals & livestock

    Netherlands

    Animal Sciences, Biology, Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology

    Full Professor and Chair of Human and Animal Physiology Institution: Wageningen University & Research (WUR)Location: NetherlandsEmployment type: Full-time (32–38 hours per week negotiable)Salary range: €7,202 – €10,441 per month (gross, for starting chair holders)Application deadline: Aug…
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  7. INST
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    PhD in Biodiversity Monitoring for Nature-Inclusive Agrifood — Wageningen University, Netherlands

    Data & digital agriculture

    Netherlands

    Biology, Plant Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences

    About the PhD Position Wageningen University & Research invites applications for a PhD position in biodiversity monitoring as part of the NWO-KIC project RISE – Resilient Integrated Systems for Ecosystem restoration. This fully funded position offers a…
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  8. INST
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    PhD student NUTRIMIND

    Data & digital agriculture

    Netherlands

    Biology, Nutrition and Health, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences

    About the role We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join NUTRIMIND, a Horizon-funded, multi-disciplinary project investigating how diet and the microbiota-gut-brain axis shape mental health across the lifespan. In collaboration with leading universities, research…
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Research in Biology (Netherlands)

Biology PhD scholarships on this site focus on life-science institutes whose doctoral programmes touch agriculture, ecology, microbiology or organismal biology relevant to food and environment. Research settings range from molecular labs to field ecology stations. Filter by country and stipend to shortlist hosts that publish clear funding information for international applicants.

Typical funding on this page

You will find 11 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 3 with a published monthly stipend. Among programmes with a disclosed stipend, monthly grants range from €3,050 to €3,500. Some institutes do not publish stipend amounts; confirm salary and benefits on the official programme page before applying.

Candidate requirements

Admission criteria are set by each institute and typically include a relevant master's degree (or equivalent), research fit with the advertised project, and English proficiency where required. Visa, residency and prior-degree recognition rules depend on Netherlands — confirm the official programme page before applying.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of Biology PhD research is funded in Netherlands?

Programmes listed here are institute-level doctoral scholarships tagged with Biology. Research themes range from applied experiments to data-driven and translational projects depending on the host institute.

How much do Biology PhD scholarships pay in Netherlands?

Among the 11 programmes on this page, 3 publish a monthly stipend. The median grant is about €3,200/month; individual offers may be higher or lower.

Who can apply to these programmes?

Each institute defines its own degree background, language and residency requirements. Open the programme listing for application deadlines and the official admission criteria.

How do I find related PhD scholarship categories?

Use the related links below to explore the same field in other countries, sibling disciplines in Netherlands, or alternate funding filters such as fully funded and high-stipend tiers.