Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Master’s Opportunities in Biology in Netherlands
Master Positions in biology in netherlands
4 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open master's positions in biology in the Netherlands include Wageningen University & Research and University of Maastricht.
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
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1 week ago
Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands is offering the Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP) , a fully funded opportunity for African students pursuing an eligible on-campus Master’s degree. Eligible study areas include agriculture, food systems, environmental sciences, climate change, water, biotechnology, biosystems engineering, nutrition and sustainable development. The programme is designed for applicants seeking advanced study related to agriculture, environmental science, food an...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biomedical Engineering
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1 week ago
University of Maastricht
Netherlands
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1 week ago
Maastricht University Holland-High Potential Scholarship 2027–28 is a fully funded opportunity for exceptional non-EU/EEA students to pursue a Master's degree in the Netherlands . The scholarship is hosted by Maastricht University and supports students admitted to participating master's programmes. It is designed for high-achieving international applicants who meet the academic and nationality criteria. Funding includes full tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, health and liability insuranc...
Education
Environmental Science
Psychology
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1 week ago
University of Maastricht
Netherlands
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1 month ago
Maastricht University is offering the NL-High Potential Scholarship for highly talented international students from outside the EU/EEA who have been admitted to a participating master’s programme at UM. The scholarship is a full scholarship and includes a tuition fee waiver , monthly living expenses, health and liability insurance, visa application costs, pre-academic training costs, and support for the International Student Ambassador Programme. A mandatory room/accommodation is also allocated ...
Environmental Science
Psychology
Materials Science
+7 more
1 month ago
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
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1 month ago
Master’s scholarship opportunity at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands: the Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP) . This call supports an MSc programme at WUR across areas such as food systems, agri-science, environment, and life sciences . The scholarship is designed to support capacity building in Africa, and preference is given to applicants who do not already hold a Master’s degree . Funding: fully funded, including tuition , living allowance , travel to and from the Netherland...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
+3 more
1 month ago
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University of Groningen
Netherlands
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3 months ago
The Eric Bleumink Fellowship at the University of Groningen is a fully funded scholarship for outstanding international students who want to pursue a Master's degree in the Netherlands. The fellowship is open globally and supports study in MSc, MA, or LL.M programmes across any field of study. This opportunity is designed for talented students from eligible countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific who have strong academic records and are ready to study in an English-speaking...
Insurance
3 months ago
University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University
Netherlands
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity at University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht), Netherlands This PhD project is titled Multidimensional analysis of (a)biotic particles and immune responses . The research focuses on small environmental particles such as pollen and microplastics that can trigger inflammatory diseases, and on developing a novel portable system for rapid, multidimensional characterization of inhaled particles using flow cytometry. The successful candidate will work on analytical and experimenta...
Cell Biology
Immunology
Ecology
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1 month ago
University of Maastricht
Netherlands
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1 month ago
Maastricht University is offering the NL-High Potential Scholarship for highly talented international students from outside the EU/EEA who have been admitted to a participating master’s programme at UM. The scholarship is a full scholarship and includes a tuition fee waiver , monthly living expenses, health and liability insurance, visa application costs, pre-academic training costs, and support for the International Student Ambassador Programme. A mandatory room/accommodation is also allocated ...
Environmental Science
Psychology
Materials Science
+7 more
1 month 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
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Professor of Epidemiology
University of Maastricht
Netherlands
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Cancer Epidemiology
Cancer Biology
Cardiometabolic Health
Leiden University Medical Center
Netherlands
Research Interests
Pharmacotherapy
Immunology
Oncology
Cancer Biology
Cancer Therapy
Professor of Community Genetics and Public Health Genomics
Amsterdam UMC Locatie VUmc
Netherlands
Research Interests
Health Economics
Tissue Engineering
Medical Science
Genetic Counseling
Assisted Reproductive Technology
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University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Research Interests
Horticulture
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Mycology
Plant-microbe Interaction
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University of Maastricht
Netherlands
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Pathway Analysis
Vascular Biology
Biology
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Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
Research Interests
Entomology
Zoology
Biology
Insect Physiology
Invertebrate Biology
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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.