Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Hydrology in Netherlands
Positions in hydrology in netherlands
4 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in hydrology in the Netherlands include Radboud University, Utrecht University and Wageningen University & Research.
Radboud University
Just Landed
Netherlands
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
PhD Position: Movement Ecology at Radboud University in the Netherlands. This PhD project studies how climate change and freshwater availability shape the year-round movements of migratory waterbirds, using the greater white-fronted goose ( Anser albifrons ) as a model species. The project connects a unique long-term individual tracking dataset with remote sensing products to examine how geese respond to snow cover, freshwater availability, breeding success, and changing temperatures across bree...
Environmental Science
Biology
Remote Sensing
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Posted Yesterday
Utrecht University
Netherlands
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1 week ago
Postdoc opportunity at Utrecht University in multi-risk adaptation pathways for river delta systems . This 2-year postdoctoral position is based in the Faculty of Geosciences , Department of Physical Geography , at Utrecht University in the Netherlands . The project focuses on climate adaptation, river delta systems, hydrology, stakeholder engagement, participatory research, systems modelling, and decision-making under uncertainty. You will work on the Dynamic Adaptive Pathways Planning for Mult...
Participatory Action Research
Environmental Science
Geography
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1 week ago
Utrecht University
Netherlands
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4 weeks ago
Postdoc opportunity at Utrecht University in multi-risk adaptation pathways for river delta systems . This 2-year postdoctoral project is based in the Faculty of Geosciences, Department of Physical Geography at Utrecht University in the Netherlands . The research focuses on river delta regions facing sea-level rise and extreme hydrological events, with an emphasis on designing robust adaptation pathways for complex multi-sectoral systems. The project builds on the Dynamic Adaptive Pathways Plann...
Environmental Science
Geography
Hydrology
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4 weeks ago
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Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
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1 month ago
Wageningen University and Research is advertising a new PhD vacancy within the Delta Climate Center project Re-Flex Zeeland . The research focuses on the natural history of landscapes in the Province of Zeeland , with the PhD candidate in the Hydrology and Environmental Hydraulics group working on modelling the formation and flooding of coastal peat landscapes . This is a strong fit for applicants interested in Environmental Science , Earth Science , Civil Engineering , and related landscape and...
Environmental Science
Geography
Hydrology
+6 more
1 month ago
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Delft University of Technology
Top university
Netherlands
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1 month ago
Top university
PhD position at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in Ocean–Sea Ice Interactions , hosted by the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences . The project focuses on the physics of coupled ocean/sea-ice processes, including melting, breakage, turbulence, and sub-grid-scale interactions that affect climate model performance. The successful candidate will work with an ocean Large Eddy Simulation (LES) and a Discrete Element Model (DEM) of sea ice, compare simulations with in-situ and remot...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
+9 more
1 month ago
Delft University of Technology
Top university
Netherlands
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2 weeks ago
Top university
3-year postdoctoral position at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Water Management department. The project focuses on sustainability , responsible innovation , and climate-resilient water systems , with particular attention to urban water systems , decentralized solutions , and nature-based solutions . The successful candidate will investigate how to evaluate the environmental , economic , and social impacts of emerging innovations, and how these insights can support long-term sus...
Environmental Science
Sociology
Civil Engineering
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2 weeks ago
Delft University of Technology
Top university
Netherlands
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1 week ago
Top university
PhD opportunity at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in Digital Twins for Flood-Resilient Infrastructure . This project, FlooDT (Digital Twin for flood-resilient infrastructure management), focuses on developing and implementing a Digital Twin to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure such as dikes and bridges against flooding. The research combines civil engineering , hydraulic engineering , environmental science , computer science , machine learning , numerical modelling ...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Civil Engineering
+5 more
1 week ago
Living costs in Netherlands
Estimated costs in Netherlands.
MonthlyYearly | Netherlands |
|---|---|
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
 Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | €2.0k $2,160/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €13.8k $15,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Dr. ir. at University of Twente
University of Twente
Netherlands
Research Interests
Coastal Engineering
Sedimentology
Sediment Transport
Marine Geophysics
Coastal Ecology
Has grant
Professor at Delft University of Technology
Delft University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Environmental Economics
Climate Science
Decarbonization
Carbon Emissions
Energy Consumption
Assistant Professor
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
Research Interests
Marine Biology
Oceanography
Fish Ecology
Global Change
Marine Conservation
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University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Research Interests
Climatology
Climate Science
Climate Dynamics
Drought Tolerance
Ecohydrology
Professor Hydrologic Predictability
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
Research Interests
Hydrology
Climatology
Ecohydrology
Water Resource Management
Hydrometeorology
Associate Professor
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
Research Interests
Hydrology
Climatology
Ecohydrology
Drought Physiology
Hydrometeorology
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.