Fully funded PhD Position in Organizing Mission-Oriented Digital Innovation Ecosystems for Sustainable Agri-Food Transitions

  •  PhD
  •  16-Nov-2025
  •   Netherlands
  • $$  Fully Funded PhD Position

Wageningen University & Research is welcoming applicants to apply for a Fully funded PhD Position in Organizing Mission-Oriented Digital Innovation Ecosystems for Sustainable Agri-Food Transitions.

To be eligible for this PhD position at Wageningen University & Research, applicants must hold a master’s degree in innovation studies, business administration, information systems, or a related field. They should have an interest or experience in digital technologies and agri-food systems, be comfortable with design-oriented research and qualitative methods, and possess strong analytical and English writing skills (C1 level). Candidates

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a world-leading institution in life sciences, renowned for its focus on sustainable solutions in food, environment, and society. Combining academic research and applied science, WUR fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle global challenges. With around 7,700 staff, 2,500 PhD candidates, and over 13,000 students across 30 locations, it offers an innovative, international, and open working environment, consistently ranked as the top university in the Netherlands for its domain.

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Fully funded PhD Position in Organizing Mission-Oriented Digital Innovation Ecosystems for Sustainable Agri-Food Transitions Founded in 1918, Wageningen Universiteit (Wageningen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Wageningen (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Wageningen Universiteit (WU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Wageningen Universiteit (WU) 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
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Innovation studies, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related fields
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field (innovation studies, business administration, information systems, or related)

  • Affinity with digital technologies and agri-food systems

  • Experience or interest in design-oriented research and qualitative methods

  • Strong analytical and writing skills in English (C1 level)

  • Motivated by sustainability challenges and able to work in interdisciplinary, multi-actor environments.

Offered Benefits

  • Full PhD funding with gross salary starting at €2,753/month (rising to €3,519/month in the fourth year)

  • Flexible working hours and excellent work-life balance

  • Sabbatical, study leave, and partially paid parental leave

  • Access to sports facilities and health initiatives

  • 8.3% fixed year-end bonus

  • Strong internal training and growth opportunities

  • International and open working environment on the innovative “greenest” campus in the Netherlands

  • Support for visa, relocation, housing, and family integration for international applicants

Application Process

In order to apply, candidates must apply through the online application at the university.  Applicants should submit the following documents (max. 3 pages in total):

  • Complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae

  • Motivation letter

Applications must be submitted through the official WUR vacancy page by Monday, 3rd November 2025.

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