Complete your studies with a scholarship. Here, the Vrije University Amsterdam is offering the International PhD Position in Individual Behaviour Under Climate Change Risks in the Netherlands.
The studentship is open for highly motivated international candidates who need financial support to complete a PhD degree program at VU Amsterdam.
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( votes)Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a prestigious university in the Netherlands that plays a significant role in the academic landscape of the country. It is one of the top universities in the Netherlands, known for its academic excellence, research opportunities, and diverse study programs. VU Amsterdam is actively involved in various areas such as research, education, and innovation, contributing to the social, economic, and cultural development of the Amsterdam metropolitan area.
Application Deadline: 10 May, 2024
Brief Description
- University: Vrije University Amsterdam
- Course Level: PhD
- Department: Faculty of Science
- Awards: Varies
- Number of Scholarships: NA
- Nationality: International students
- Scholarship can be taken in the Netherlands
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All nationalities
- Entrance Requirements: The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) is a Merit scholarship programme for strongly motivated students with excellent study results.
- You have an MSc degree in (behavioural) economics, psychology or a related discipline
- You possess quantitative statistical and/or econometric skills
- You have excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English
- You are interested in doing cutting-edge scientific research.
How to Apply
- How to Apply: If you want to apply for the award, candidates are needed to register in the PhD degree program at the university. A selection committee will assess whether you meet the requirements for the vacancy. If your assessment is positive, we will invite you for a first (hybrid) job interview.
Benefits
An interesting position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, they offer you:
- A salary of minimum € 2.770,00 (PhD scale 85.0) and maximum € 3.539,00 (PhD scale 85.3) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile PhD candidate.
- A position for at least 1 FTE. Your employment contract will initially last 1 year. If there is sufficient perspective, this will be extended to a total of 4 years. Your dissertation at the end of the fourth year forms the end of your employment contract
They also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:
- A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- solid pension scheme (ABP)
- contribution to commuting expenses
- optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
Additionally, they also offer a PhD education programme including training for teaching assistants and courses that are part of the SENSE graduate school.
