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Country of study
Netherlands · Maastricht
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields

The real funding

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Dates

Applications close
15 February 2027 at 00:00 CET (Europe/Amsterdam)

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Fill in the online application form, which has eight parts
    With whom
    You (the applicant)
    By when
    15 February 2027 at 00:00 CET (Europe/Amsterdam) — 15 February 2027 (midnight CET)
  2. Step 2: Your referee submits the reference letter
    With whom
    Your referee
    By when
    22 February 2027 (Europe/Amsterdam) — 22 February 2027

Where to apply

United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT) (opens in a new tab) · Full-Time PhD (IEGSD) · UNU-MERIT

Official title (in English): Full-Time PhD Application (IEGSD) 2027

Edition 2027 · Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT): application.unu-merit.nl