Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Spatial Analysis in Netherlands
Positions in spatial analysis in netherlands
3 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in spatial analysis in the Netherlands include Utrecht University, Leiden University and Wageningen University & Research.
Utrecht University
Netherlands
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1 week ago
Utrecht University is advertising a Postdoc on Geodata Science and GeoAI within the Faculty of Geosciences , Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, in the Health Geography group . The project focuses on applying geospatial data science , GIScience , and GeoAI to investigate health system resilience under polycrisis and to reduce health disparities . The postdoctoral researcher will harmonize multi-source spatial data, develop reproducible spatial analytical and GeoAI pipelines, desi...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Information Technology
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1 week ago
Leiden University
Closing soon
Netherlands
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1 week ago
Closing soon
Leiden University’s Faculty of Archaeology is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for a project on agent-based modelling of Pleistocene landscape connectivity in Europe. The work sits in the Department of World Archaeology and is part of the NWO-VICI project Neandertal Legacy , led by Prof. dr. M.A. Soressi, with collaboration from Dr. E. Coco (University of Algarve, ICArEHB). The project focuses on prehistoric human movement across Europe and adjacent regions during the Middle and Late Pleisto...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Biology
+6 more
1 week ago
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
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3 weeks ago
Wageningen University & Research is advertising a fully funded PhD on impact evaluation of climate policies in agricultural and forest landscapes . The project is part of the EU-Horizon initiative PolicyForClimate and focuses on how climate mitigation and adaptation policies affect land use, greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity in agriculture and forestry. The PhD will be based at the Forest and Nature Conservation Policy Group (FNP) at Wageningen University, with joint supervision by Dr. ...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
+14 more
3 weeks ago
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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 |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Assistant Professor
Leiden University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Environmental Economics
Environmental Sustainability
Sustainable Construction
Decarbonization
Energy Transition
Associate Professor
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
Research Interests
Landscape Architecture
Cultural Geography
Landscape Ecology
Land Use Planning
Urban Ecology
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Research Interests
Human Geography
Cultural Geography
Social Housing
Social Stratification
Urban Sociology
Professors you could contact
University of Twente
Netherlands
Research Interests
Hydrology
Ecology
Spatial Analysis
Contaminant Transport
Water Resource Management
University of Twente
Netherlands
Research Interests
Human Geography
Cultural Geography
Urban Geography
Spatial Analysis
Smart Cities
University of Groningen
Netherlands
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Sars-cov-2
Covid-19
Forecasting
Scholarships relevant to you
Leiden University Fund – Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship
Partially Funded
Leiden University Fund and Lutfia Rabbani FoundationNetherlandsAnnual
NetherlandsAnnualThis scholarship supports short study or research exchanges between Europe and the Arab region, including opportunities connected with Leiden University.
Master
PhD
PostDoc
MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)
Fully Funded
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs through NufficNetherlandsVaries by course
NetherlandsVaries by courseThe MENA Scholarship Programme supports professionals from selected Middle East and North Africa countries to take short courses in the Netherlands.
Radboud Scholarship Programme
Partially Funded
Radboud UniversityNetherlandsAnnual
NetherlandsAnnualThe Radboud Scholarship Programme supports talented international students from outside the European Economic Area to study an English-taught master's degree at Radboud University in the Netherlands.
Master
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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.