Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Transcriptomics in Netherlands
Positions in transcriptomics in netherlands
3 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in transcriptomics in the Netherlands include Wageningen University & Research, Amsterdam UMC and Leiden University Medical Center.
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
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6 days ago
Wageningen University & Research in Wageningen, Netherlands, is offering a fully funded PhD position in insect virology within the NWO Vici project “Invisible influencers: How hidden virus infections shape insect life.” The project investigates how resident insect viromes affect immunity, fitness, life-history traits and responses to incoming virus infections. The PhD researcher will define viromes in several lepidopteran species, study vertical virus transmission and transgenerational immune pr...
Molecular Biology
Biology
Entomology
+4 more
6 days ago
Amsterdam UMC
Closing soon
Netherlands
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2 weeks ago
Closing soon
Amsterdam UMC is recruiting a Postdoc in imaging genetics to join the international ENIGMA-EEG consortium . The project investigates how genetic factors shape brain activity , EEG oscillations , behaviour, and mental health using large-scale genetic and EEG datasets. This interdisciplinary, NWO-funded postdoctoral project combines genomics , transcriptomics , machine learning , GWAS , polygenic scoring , and advanced EEG analysis. The successful candidate will coordinate data access and integrat...
Computer Science
Psychology
Biology
+9 more
2 weeks ago
Leiden University Medical Center
Netherlands
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1 month ago
PhD candidate in pancreatic cancer at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) This PhD project focuses on translational research in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), with an emphasis on the relationship between tumor characteristics, body composition, treatment response, and survival. The work combines clinical data, patient material, transcriptomics, imaging mass cytometry, CT-based analyses, statistical analysis, bioinformatics, and AI-driven predictive modeling. You will be based in th...
Oncology
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
+9 more
1 month 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
University of Maastricht
Netherlands
Research Interests
Pharmacology
Epidemiology
Toxicology
Adverse Effects
Pathway Analysis
Delft University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Next-generation Sequencing
Epigenetic
Transcriptomic
Lecturer/Research supervisor/Coach
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Netherlands
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Developmental Neuroscience
Ataxia
Genotoxicity
In Vitro Studies
Professors you could contact
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Netherlands
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Transcriptomic
Cancer Biology
Computational Cancer Biology
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Toxicology
Stem Cell Biology
Metabolic Biology
Section Molecular Neurobiology University Medical Center Groningen
Netherlands
Research Interests
Immunology
Neurology
Glia
Inflammatory Biology
Neuroinflammation
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.
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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.