To make education accessible and affordable to its international students, Radboud University has established the International PhD Position in Outer Space and Colonialism for the academic year 2025-2026.
To be eligible, applicants must hold a master’s degree in Human Geography, Anthropology, Science and Technology Studies (STS), Black Ecologies, Blue Humanities, or a related field. They should have a strong interest in colonial processes and themes such as outer space, ocean geographies, or extractivism. Experience with qualitative research methods, particularly ethnography, is required, along with excellent written and spoken English skills. The position is open to candidates of all nationalities, and applications from underrepresented groups in academia are strongly encouraged.
Radboud University is a leading academic institution located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Known for its strong commitment to research excellence, inclusive values, and societal impact, the university offers a wide range of programs across disciplines. It fosters an interdisciplinary approach to education and research, aiming to contribute to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all.
Established in 1923, Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (Radboud University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Nijmegen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (RU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (RU) 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. This 96 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.