PhD positions in the Netherlands
Find doctoral vacancies from Dutch research organizations and universities, with original application links and visible deadlines.
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As of 22 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 150 open PhD positions in the Netherlands from 17 organizations.
- Open listings
- 150
- Organizations
- 17
- Closing within 30 days
- 142
- State pay or funding
- 150
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Open PhD positions in the Netherlands
150 current matching listings
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Probing Hydrogen-Defect Interaction in Circular Steels via Atomistic Simulation
Perform Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations to model hydrogen-tramp element co-segregation at grain boundaries and phase boundaries Perform DFT to obtain…
8 days leftPaidEnergy
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Groningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Electrochemical synthesis of ammonia in ceramic membrane reactors
In the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen (ENTEG), we are looking for a talented and motivated PhD student for the development and evaluation of…
8 days leftPaidApply by ViewRadboud University Medical Center
Nijmegen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Development of an integrated system for breast cancer imaging | focus point ultrasound
PhD opportunity at Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands. Development of an integrated system for breast cancer imaging | focus point ultrasound.
8 days leftPaidCancer Research
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Groningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in EEG and Neurobiological Markers
Are you a motivated early-career researcher with a strong interest in EEG, neurobiology, and precision medicine? Would you like to investigate how neurobiological markers…
8 days leftPaidMedical Sciences
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Delft, Netherlands
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PhD in Unravelling Hydrogen-Induced Degradation and Fracture in Circular Steels
Perform advanced 3D microstructural characterization of circular steels, focusing on segregation of tramp elements to precipitates, inclusions, interfaces, voids and…
8 days leftPaidEnergy
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Modifying Synapses to Mitigate Alzheimer's Disease
complete and defend a PhD thesis within the official appointment duration of four years; gain knowledge of the field through literature, discussions with team members and…
8 days leftPaidNeuroscience · Humanities
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Wageningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Atmospheric Sciences - Emerging extreme fire weather risks
PhD opportunity at Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands. Atmospheric Sciences - Emerging extreme fire weather risks.
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Spatial Statistics for Integrating IoT Sensor and Remote Sensing Data
PhD opportunity at University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands. Spatial Statistics for Integrating IoT Sensor and Remote Sensing Data.
8 days leftPaidStatistics
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Heerlen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in the Relational Meaning of Embodied AI Agents in Long-Term Care
Your work includes: setting up, carrying out and coordinating research activities within the project; coordinating and collaborating with internal and external project…
8 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Nijmegen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Development of an integrated system for breast cancer imaging | focus point X-ray
PhD opportunity at Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands. Development of an integrated system for breast cancer imaging | focus point X-ray.
8 days leftPaidCancer Research
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Groningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Materials development for electrically-driven water treatment processes
In the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen (ENTEG), we are looking for a talented and motivated PhD student for the development and evaluation of advanced…
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Groningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Data Science
Are you interested in using data science to understand how digital measures can capture clinically meaningful aspects of reward, motivation and impulsivity? Do you want…
8 days leftPaidData Science
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Formal Methods for Concurrent Cryptographic Protocols
PhD opportunity at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Formal Methods for Concurrent Cryptographic Protocols.
8 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Brillouin Microscopy
PhD opportunity at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Brillouin Microscopy.
9 days leftPaidPhysics
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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PhD in Explainable Machine Learning for Studying Biology at Single-Cell Resolution
complete a PhD thesis within the official appointment duration (four years); develop novel algorithms for analyzing single-cell (multi)-omics data and design and perform…
9 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Life Sciences
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Groningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position in Neuromorphic Computing, FPGA Design, and Hardware Acceleration
Are you excited about designing the next generation of energy-efficient AI hardware? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of…
9 days leftPaidComputer Science
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Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Modulation of inflammatory Dendritic cell subsets in atherosclerosis
With a recent Master degree in Bio-Pharmaceutical/Bio-medical sciences, immunology, molecular biology, or a related field, Strong background in immunology and/or…
9 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Life Sciences
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Analysing and Mapping strontium and zinc in cremations (AMASZINC)
investigating mobility and dietary histories as well as funerary practices of Iron Age and Roman populations from the Netherlands, Belgium, Slovenia, and Portugal…
9 days leftPaidYour
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Utrecht, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Novel cell secretome-based therapeutics for osteoarthritis
PhD opportunity at Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands. Novel cell secretome-based therapeutics for osteoarthritis.
9 days leftPaidLife Sciences
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Deep-sea benthic ecology in the Arctic Ocean
Prepare, organize, and participate in multi-week fieldwork expeditions; Collect, preserve and analyze field samples; Analyze large data sets; Publish and present the…
9 days leftPaidEnvironmental Sciences
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Multi-material additive manufacturing for advanced chip cooling
PhD opportunity at University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands. Multi-material additive manufacturing for advanced chip cooling.
9 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering
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Nijmegen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Perioperative Value-Based Care
Setting up and carrying out prospective studies on the consequences of waiting times for patients. Studying changes in physical and cognitive functioning and quality of…
9 days leftPaidMedical Sciences
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Experimental Validation of Wind Farm Flow Control
An MSc. degree in systems and control, fluid dynamics wind energy, aeroelastics, mechatronics, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, or a related field. The…
9 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation · Mechanical Engineering · Mathematics
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD In Materials and Mechanics for Advanced Ceramic-based Protection Systems | Cera-Shield
PhD 1: Development of advanced ceramic microstructures – mostly experimental PhD 2: Modeling and optimization of ceramic–composite systems – mostly numerical PhD 3:…
9 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering
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