Fully-funded PhD Position in International Relations, Netherlands

The University of Groningen is providing Fully-funded PhD Position in International Relations for the academic session 2025/2025.

To be eligible for this PhD position, applicants must hold a Research Master’s or Master’s degree in International Relations, Anthropology, Migration Studies, Geography, Urban Studies, or a related field.

The University of Groningen is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country, founded in 1614. Renowned for its rich academic tradition and innovative research, it ranks among the top 100 universities globally. With over 36,000 students, including more than 9,000 international students from 127 countries, it offers a diverse, vibrant community.
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Fully-funded PhD Position in International Relations, Netherlands Founded in 1614, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (University of Groningen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Groningen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 405 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD in International Relations, within the project “The Migrating Globalised City: Rethinking Everyday Urban Life Dynamics.”
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Hold a Research Master’s or Master’s degree in International Relations, Anthropology, Migration Studies, Geography, Urban Studies, or a relevant discipline.
    • Demonstrate excellent academic writing skills in English.
    • Have strong proficiency in French or Dutch or another relevant language.
    • Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to conduct innovative interdisciplinary research.
    • Have experience in qualitative research, including ethnographic fieldwork, interviews, discourse analysis, and/or archival research.
    • Show a willingness to relocate to and reside in the Netherlands.
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Offered Benefits

  • A gross monthly salary of €2,901 in the first year, increasing up to €3,707 in the final year (based on full-time employment).
  • A holiday allowance of 8% of gross annual income.
  • An end-of-the-year allowance of 8.3%.
  • A temporary full-time appointment (1.0 FTE) for four years, with an initial contract of 12 months. Performance will be assessed after six months.
  • A total of 0.4 FTE teaching responsibilities spread over the second, third, and fourth years.
  • An excellent work-life balance.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted in English and include the following documents:

  1. A short statement (approximately 1,000 words) explaining the motivation for applying.
  2. An outline (maximum 1,000 words) of the candidate’s proposed research within the broader project framework.
  3. A curriculum vitae (CV).
  4. Copies of MA diploma and academic transcripts.
  5. A copy of the MA thesis. If the degree has not been completed by the deadline, a letter from the supervisor confirming expected completion is required.
  6. If available, a copy of an article, book chapter, or other academic text that best represents the candidate’s work.
  7. Contact details of two academic referees (no letters of recommendation required at this stage).
  8. For non-native English speakers, a language certificate (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL) if the Master’s degree was not completed in English.
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