Mark de Reuver

Call for applications for a fully funded PhD in Business Models for Digital Trust Platforms at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), based in Delft & The Hague. The project sits in the Faculty of Technology, Policy & Management (TPM) and is part of an NWO-funded research initiative focused on the future of the digital economy. The PhD will investigate how to build fair, scalable, and trustworthy digital identity systems, with a strong emphasis on digital trust , digital identity systems , platforms , business models , and the policy-technology interface (including eIDAS). Research themes include fair compensation for identity providers, avoiding monopolies and harmful incentives, and developing socio-technical solutions such as wallets, data systems, and infrastructure. The position is supervised by Prof. Nitesh Bharosa and Prof. Mark de Reuver . The research environment includes collaboration with 14+ public, private, and academic partners, as well as access to TU Delft Graduate School, a strong innovation ecosystem, relocation support, and dual career assistance. Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Business, Management of Technology, or a related field. Strong interest in digital trust, platforms and business models, and digital infrastructures is expected. Required skills include interdisciplinary thinking, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate policy into technical solutions. Dutch and English proficiency are required. Funding details: the PhD is fully funded for 4 years and includes a salary of €3,059–€3,881 per month , plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus . Application deadline: 24 May 2026 . Required documents mentioned are a CV, motivation letter, master’s thesis, and degree certificates. Apply via the TU Delft careers page.