Netherlands Invites African Students for Fully Funded Employment

A consortium of internationally affiliated Dutch universities is extending a unique opportunity to African students through 51 fully funded four-year Ph.D. positions. These positions, spanning diverse research fields like Social Sciences & Humanities to Natural Sciences and Engineering, will be hosted by five renowned Dutch universities.

The successful candidates will be offered full-time employment contracts with the hosting institutes, encompassing all conditions and remuneration in accordance with the Dutch collective labor agreement for Ph.D. students.

This initiative is a result of the longstanding collaborations between Dutch universities and their partners in Africa. The goal is to address the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa by facilitating and supervising research projects chosen by the candidates.

Selected candidates will form part of a supervision team comprising Dutch and/or African academics and an advisory team consisting of societal experts familiar with the research context. A comprehensive Ph.D. training program, peer-to-peer sessions with fellow students, and a secondment and/or fieldwork in an African context are integral components of the program. Detailed arrangements for these elements will be worked out between supervisors and Ph.D. students after the selection process.

The application deadline for this opportunity is January 31st, 2024. The selection process will take place from February to April, with the successful candidates commencing their Ph.D. employment in July 2024.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. No Doctoral Degree: Candidates should not possess a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment.

2. Nationality: Candidates from all nationalities are eligible, unless specific legislative restrictions or embargoes apply.

3. Entry Requirements: Applicants must have completed a university degree (Master of Arts, Master of Science, or Master of Laws) that qualifies them for a doctoral program in the Netherlands.

4. Enrollment: Candidates must be available for full-time enrollment in the Ph.D. program at the host institution in the Netherlands, with potential suspensions for family or personal reasons to be discussed with the granting authority.

5. English Certificate: Non-native English speakers must demonstrate a high level of proficiency. A mandatory English test may become part of the decision-making process after the first year of the project.

6. Affinity with Africa: Candidates should showcase a strong connection with the African continent or a profound understanding of Low and Middle Income settings.

7. Network: Successful candidates are expected to actively engage in program events, including training/network sessions and outreach activities adhering to the principles outlined in the European Charter for Researchers.

How to Apply:

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