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)

Netherlands

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

3,500 €/month

Discover PhD opportunities at KNAW research institutes in the Netherlands. International applicants welcome. Project-based funding, competitive salary. Apply di
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TU Delft

PhD Scholarships at Delft University of Technology

Netherlands

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

3,300 €/month

Explore PhD scholarships at Delft University of Technology for international students in technology and sustainability fields. Apply now for funded positions.
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UvA

PhD Scholarships at University of Amsterdam

Netherlands

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

3,200 €/month

Boost your research in biology, environmental, and earth sciences with PhD scholarships at University of Amsterdam via Unknown Institution. Secure €3200
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WUR

PhD Scholarships at Wageningen University & Research

Netherlands

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

3,200 €/month

Elevate your research in agriculture, animal, and environmental sciences with PhD scholarships at Wageningen University & Research via Unknown Institution.
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NIOO

PhD Scholarships at Netherlands Institute of Ecology

Netherlands

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

3,050 €/month

Embark on cutting-edge PhD research in biology and environmental sciences at Netherlands Institute of Ecology via Unknown Institution. Secure €3,050 monthly
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UU

PhD Scholarships at Utrecht University

Netherlands

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Data Science, Earth Science

3,000 €/month

Explore international PhD scholarships at Utrecht University via Unknown Institution in biology, biotech, and environmental sciences. All nationalities
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UMCG

PhD Scholarships at University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)

Netherlands

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

2,900 €/month

Explore fully funded PhD scholarships at University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) for international students. Research in biomedical sciences, oncology, neuro
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UL

PhD Scholarships at Leiden University

Netherlands

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

2,800 €/month

Join Leiden University for funded PhD in biology, biotechnology, and environmental sciences with €2800 monthly stipend. Open to all nationalities—explore
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Frequently asked questions

Are PhD scholarships in Netherlands paid?

Many doctoral programmes on this page list a monthly stipend or grant. Check each institute listing for the current funding amount and application requirements.