Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Twente
- Department: Health Technology and Services Research (HTSR), Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS)
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: Monthly salary (€2,901–€3,707), plus benefits
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in: the Netherlands
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in health technology, biomedical engineering, data science, or other relevant quantitative disciplines offered by the University of Twente
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold (or be about to obtain) a Master’s degree in a relevant quantitative field such as Health Economics, Econometrics, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Technical Medicine, Applied Mathematics, Biostatistics, or Computer Science.
- Demonstrate proficiency in R or Python and strong skills in data analysis, modeling, and simulation.
- Knowledge of machine learning, Agent-Based Simulation, or Discrete Event Simulation is advantageous.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset; English fluency is required, Dutch is a plus.
- International applicants may need to provide proof of English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 / Cambridge CAE-C or CPE).
- How to Apply
In order to apply for this online application form at the university.- Applicants must submit the following documents online by June 30, 2025:
- A cover letter (max 2 pages) detailing your interest, qualifications, and motivation.
- A Curriculum Vitae including transcripts, grades, relevant publications (if any), and up to three references.
- Benefits
- A full-time, 4-year PhD position (minimum 0.8 FTE) with flexibility for partial remote work
- Gross monthly salary:
- Year 1: €2,901
- Year 4: €3,707
- 8% holiday allowance + 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- 29 vacation days per year (full-time)
- Access to top-tier research facilities and Twente Graduate School training programs
- Free access to campus sports facilities
- Family-friendly policies including parental leave
- Full employment benefits under the Dutch universities’ CAO-NU collective labor agreement.
