Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Microscopy in Netherlands
Positions in microscopy in netherlands
4 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in microscopy in the Netherlands include Wageningen University & Research and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
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Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
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This PhD project at Wageningen University & Research investigates how taste is encoded in the brain of specialist caterpillars and butterflies. The work focuses on deciphering the neuronal code that these insects use to recognize their host plants, using the cabbage white butterflies ( Pieris spp.) as a model system. The project sits at the intersection of neuroscience, ecology, and evolutionary biology. It explores how insect herbivores and plants have coevolved, how toxic plant compounds and i...
Molecular Biology
Biology
Microscopy
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Wageningen University & Research
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Netherlands
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Posted Yesterday
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Wageningen University & Research is offering a fully funded PhD position in insect neurobiology, sensory ecology, and insect-plant coevolution. The project will investigate how specialist caterpillars and butterflies encode plant taste in the brain and use chemical cues to recognize host plants. Using cabbage white butterflies ( Pieris spp.) as a model system, the researcher will compare gustatory coding between closely related species and between caterpillar and adult life stages. The work focu...
Molecular Biology
Biology
Sensory Ecology
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Netherlands
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1 week ago
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands is advertising 8 fully funded PhD positions across multiple faculties, including Law, Science, Social Sciences, and ACTA. The available research topics span a wide range of academic study areas: Space Law and Artificial Intelligence , Endolysin-Based Therapies Against Implant-Associated Biofilm Infections , Cellular Neuroscience , Physics of Human-Made Molecular Machines , Communication Science: Susceptibility to Health Hacks , Strontium and Zinc i...
Computer Science
Biology
Mathematics
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Imran AKCA-AVCI
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Netherlands
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1 month ago
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is advertising a PhD position in Brillouin Microscopy in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The position is suited to candidates with a strong background in physics and practical experience in microscopy . Experience in mechanobiology or biomedical research is especially desirable. The post is shared by Imran AKCA-AVCI , Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at VU Amsterdam, who appears to be the academic owner of this opening. This is a ...
Biomedical Engineering
Biophysics
Biology
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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 |
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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.
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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.