KU Leuven, in collaboration with Maastricht University, is offering a PhD Scholarship in Innovative Detection and Regulatory Frameworks for Managing PFAS Contamination. This exciting research opportunity focuses on developing advanced electrochemical sensors for detecting PFAS in environmental and food samples.
Applicants must hold a relevant master’s degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, or a related field. They should have a strong interest in interdisciplinary research, sensor development, and material innovation.
Founded in 1425, KU Leuven is one of Europe’s oldest and most renowned research universities, located in Belgium. It consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide for its excellence in teaching and research. The university fosters innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration across a wide range of disciplines, from science and engineering to humanities and social sciences.
Founded in 1976, Universiteit Maastricht (Maastricht University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Maastricht (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Limburg. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Maastricht (UM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Maastricht (UM) 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 43 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.