Are you passionate about shaping the future of sustainable farming? Utrecht University is offering an exciting PhD opportunity in Transforming Dutch Agriculture. Join a leading team of researchers and practitioners working to design regenerative agricultural systems that benefit both farmers and the environment.
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in a relevant social science or interdisciplinary field such as Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Rural Sociology, Innovation Science, or Human Geography. They should have experience with qualitative research methods, preferably in agricultural or rural settings, and show a strong interest in food system transformation and societal change processes.
Utrecht University is a leading research institution in the Netherlands, established in 1636 and located in the historic city of Utrecht. The university is known for its high-quality education, innovative research, and strong focus on sustainability and societal impact.
Established in 1636, Universiteit Utrecht (Utrecht University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Utrecht (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Utrecht (UU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Utrecht (UU) 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 383 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.