Are you passionate about storytelling, social justice, and language? The University of Amsterdam is offering a fully funded PhD position to explore how minority groups in the U.S. use language and stories to push back against marginalization.
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in literature, linguistics, history, anthropology, or a related field, and demonstrate strong research skills, as evidenced by an excellent thesis and potential for academic publication. A collaborative attitude, interest in interdisciplinary work, and enthusiasm for sharing research with wider audiences are essential.
Founded in 1632, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the Netherlands. Located in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, it is renowned for its strong academic programs, particularly in the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. With a diverse student body of over 40,000 and a global reputation for research and innovation, UvA consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide.
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.