Overview
About the programme
As an Ecology PhD candidate at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will uncover the world around you and contribute to research that shapes the future of the Earth.
You will tackle the frontiers of science by learning the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary to understand organisms and how they function in their environment. You will gain skills to perform professional research in ecological theory and its applications.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- As a PhD candidate, you will be member of the graduate school Production Ecology & Resource Conservation (PE&RC).
- PE&RC has the mission of organizing and facilitating research and education of PhD candidates, with the aim of training them to become highly qualified independent researchers.
- You will participate in a variety of competence, skill and career related courses to prepare you for your future. This means we can bring together the best international expertise and infrastructure to optimize the quality of research.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
EcologyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
In order to apply for a PhD programme at VU Amsterdam you will need:
- Master's degree certificate or equivalent qualification
- Curriculum vitae
- Preliminary research proposal (up to 800 words to indicate fields of interest)
- Copy of ID
- Language requirements/scores from TOEFL
Tuition Fee
- External PhD candidates pay tuition fees on a yearly basis. However, faculties offer exemptions and tuition fee waivers under certain conditions.
Living costs for Amsterdam
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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