The University of Amsterdam is inviting students to apply for the Fully-Funded PhD Position in Oceanic Imaginaries, Oceanic Solidarities. The studentship is designed for the academic session 2024/2025.
The studentship is open for highly motivated international candidates who need financial support to complete a PhD degree program at VU Amsterdam.The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. As from September 2007, outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
Universiteit van Amsterdam Information
Established in 1632, Universiteit van Amsterdam (University of Amsterdam) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Amsterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) 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 387 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following documents online via the provided link:
- A motivation letter demonstrating alignment with the call profile and ability to conduct independent research (1000 words).
- A research proposal (1500 words) including project summary, theoretical frameworks, method/approaches, research aims/objectives, short bibliography, work plan, and timeline.
- A list of all Master-level modules taken, with an official transcript of grades.
- Names and email addresses of two references, including the thesis advisor, who may be contacted by the selection committee.
- A diversity statement (500 words) explaining how experiences contribute to shaping diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- A full academic CV including previous education, professional information, conference presentations, publications, grants/honors, community engagement/service, and language proficiency.
- A writing sample (in English), such as a paper or a chapter of a Master’s thesis (approximately 15 pages).