Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the PhD Position in Uncovering Washing offered by the University of Twente. The scholarship program is open for the academic session 2025/2026.
Eligibility for admission to the University of Twente generally requires applicants to hold a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree from a recognized institution. Candidates must demonstrate strong academic performance and meet specific program prerequisites.
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( votes)The University of Twente (UT) is a leading research university known for its strong focus on technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship located in Enschede, the Netherlands. It offers a wide range of programs in engineering, social sciences, and natural sciences, fostering collaboration between disciplines to address global challenges. The university is home to cutting-edge research institutes such as MESA+ (Nanotechnology) and ITC (Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation).
Application Deadline: 5 October, 2025
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Twente
- Department: Psychology of Conflict, Risk, and Safety
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: Competitive monthly salary and comprehensive benefits, in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (CAO-NU).
- Access Mode: On-site
- Number of Awards: 1
- Nationality: Domestic and international
- The award can be taken in: the Netherlands
Eligibility
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- Eligible Countries: Open to candidates from all countries.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The PhD will be awarded within the research area of the Psychology of Conflict, Risk and Safety.
- Admissible Criteria: To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- You hold, or will shortly acquire, a Master’s degree in the field of social sciences, preferably psychology, communication, or marketing.
- You have a demonstrable, strong interest in psychology and marketing ethics and are curious about what makes consumers vulnerable to misleading claims.
- You have a proven affinity with the environmental, health, and animal welfare aspects of sustainability.
- You are an enthusiastic, proactive, and highly motivated researcher with a good team spirit.
- You have experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methods and analyses.
You are proficient in English and have the ability to understand Dutch.
How to Apply
- Submit your application before the deadline of 5 October 2025.
- Include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4) detailing your specific interest, qualifications, and motivation.
- Provide a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, including a list of any publications, references, and an explicit mention of your nationality.
- Attach a list of courses with grades from both your BSc and MSc degrees.
Benefits
- A gross monthly salary starting at €3,059 in the first year and increasing annually to €3,881 in the fourth year.
- Excellent secondary benefits, including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme.
- A generous allocation of 29 holidays per year for full-time employment.
- A personal development programme through the Twente Graduate School, tailored with your supervisors.
- Access to a green campus with free sports facilities and a vibrant international community.
- A family-friendly institution offering both paid and unpaid parental leave.
- Full employee status at the University of Twente, which includes pension and healthcare benefits.
