Study In Netherlands: 2022 University of Gronigen Doctoral Scholarship for International Students
The University of Gronigen Doctoral Scholarships is currently open to interested and qualified students in the field of arts or humanities.
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative university of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research.
Balanced study and career paths in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 36,000 students and researchers to develop their own individual talents. Belonging to the best research universities in Europe and joining forces with prestigious partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen is an international place of knowledge.
Scholarship Details of 2022 University of Gronigen Doctoral Scholarship:
In this project, a Ph.D. student will assess the nonresponse problem by investigating survey participation mechanisms. We welcome research ideas from different perspectives, for example, survey methodological theories, sociology, and/or linguistics. To get an in-depth understanding of survey (non)-participation, we encourage the Ph.D. student to use quantitative as well as qualitative techniques.
The Ph.D. student will work in close collaboration with an interdisciplinary research team consisting of Dr. Marieke Haan, Prof. Marijtje van Duijn (Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences), Dr. Yfke Ongena, and Prof. John Hoeks (Faculty of Arts). You will be committed to conducting original scientific research and will be expected to disseminate this research in academic and non-academic publications and presentations.
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Scholarship Requirements for 2022 University of Gronigen Doctoral Scholarship:
The Ph.D. student is expected to:
- have a master’s or research master’s degree in for example social sciences, communication science or data science
- have had thorough training in qualitative and quantitative research skills
- formulate a short research proposal before the start of the project, and develop this further together with the research team in the first six months of the research project
- have an affinity with survey research methodology
- have a good command of spoken and written English (C1) and preferably Dutch (B1)
- be able to finish the Ph.D. thesis in four years
- be able to show perseverance, flexibility, and have organizational and collaboration skills
- enjoy planning, taking initiatives, and academic writing
- be able and willing to work in Groningen.
Scholarship Duration and Reward
- The Ph.D. Scholarship students will be enrolled in the Ph.D. Scholarship Programme and receives a scholarship of €2,249 per month (gross) from the University of Groningen.
- The Ph.D. The scholarship contract is offered for four years. A successful candidate will first be offered a temporary contract of one year with the option of renewal for another three years. Prolongation of the contract is contingent on sufficient progress in the first year to indicate that successful completion of the Ph.D. thesis within the contract period is to be expected.
Required Documents
Candidates must submit the following documents:
- a recent curriculum vitae
a letter of motivation of a maximum of two A4 pages, explaining your interest in the project and detailing your suitability for the scholarship - a copy of your diplomas with a list of course grades
- a copy of your master thesis (or equivalent)
contact details for two to three personal references - a research proposal of maximum of 1.000 words covering: the title, research question(s), a short introduction, methodology, and research plan (excluding references).
Please provide the required documents in pdf format.
How To Apply for 2022 University of Gronigen Doctoral Scholarship
Interested and qualified candidates should click on the apply button below to begin their application.
The Application Deadline is 15th May 2022
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