Overview

About the program

The central premise of our Multi-Actor Systems research at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is that the design and management of system change is subject to continuous tensions. This tension stems from several hallmarks of modern society:

Grand societal challenges inexorably push and pull systems to change and adapt;
There is a variety of players, often with conflicting interests, who are almost all interdependent;
Sociotechnical systems have no clear boundaries, and different actors will define the system in various ways, depending on their perspectives;
There is great uncertainty and an abundance of ambiguous information on the performance of both systems and actors;
Actors have or develop conflicting perceptions concerning the system itself, its performance and governance requirements.

Changes that affect these systems are increasingly fast-paced and dynamic, with disruptions affecting governance and complicating decision-making, requiring novel coordination and governance solutions.

Programme Structure

Projects include:

Advanced Cyber Defense Center (ACDC)
Communication as a bridge between the threat of terrorism and the perception of risk
Real-time patient logistics during pandemics and natural disasters
Governance of Cyber Security
RESPONSE
Programmable Infrastructures Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

PhD candidates apply for vacancies

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 7 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in Netherlands

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for a PhD position you must:

Be familiar with the theory and methodology of the research field
Have a Dutch master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent)
Be proficient in English

Tuition Fee

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International

2750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11000 EUR for the full programme during 48 months.
EU/EEA

2750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11000 EUR for the full programme during 48 months.

Living costs for Delft

780 - 1160 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.