Fully funded PhD Position in Leadership in Sustainable Healthcare Transitions, Netherlands

  •  PhD
  •  20-Jul-2025
  •   Netherlands
  • $$  Fully funded PhD position with a monthly salary ranging from €2.901 to €3.707 gross (full-time)

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is currently accepting applications for the Fully funded PhD Position in Leadership in Sustainable Healthcare Transitions for the academic session 2025-2026.

Applicants must hold or be near completion of a master’s degree in management, healthcare management, public administration, social sciences, or a related field. This PhD program aims to explore how healthcare leaders can drive environmental sustainability in healthcare organizations.

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a leading international research university based in the Netherlands, known for its strong focus on societal impact and interdisciplinary education. Founded in 1913, EUR is home to over 33,000 students and 4,100 staff from more than 140 countries.

Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam Information

Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam Grants

Fully funded PhD Position in Leadership in Sustainable Healthcare Transitions, Netherlands Established in 1913, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (Erasmus University Rotterdam) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Rotterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), South Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible to apply.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in healthcare management, sustainability, leadership studies, organizational sciences, public administration, or other related fields.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold (or be near completion of) a Master’s degree in management, healthcare management, public administration, social sciences, or a related field.

    • Show interest in sustainability, leadership, and governance in healthcare.

    • Have experience with qualitative and/or mixed-methods research (e.g., surveys, interviews, Q-methodology).

    • Demonstrate familiarity with organization science and management literature.

    • Work independently and collaboratively in research environments.

    • Be fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).

Offered Benefits

  • A 4-year fully funded PhD position at a globally recognized university.

  • Gross monthly salary from €2.901 to €3.707 (full-time, scale PhD).

  • 41 paid leave days annually with a 40-hour work week.

  • 8% holiday pay + 8.3% year-end bonus.

  • Professional development support, mentoring, and access to international academic networks.

  • Hybrid work options and access to on-campus childcare and sports facilities.

  • Pension contributions, insurance discounts, relocation support, and potential 30% tax ruling for internationals.

  • An inclusive, diverse, and sustainable work environment with support for personal and career development.

Application Process

Submit the following documents by July 20, 2025:

  • Motivation letter

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Contact information for two academic references

  • A sample of academic writing in English (e.g., Master’s thesis)

Submit applications and inquiries to:
Dr. Maike Tietschert –

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