Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarships for EEA Students in Netherlands, 2017-2018

This Summer School is organized by the United Nations University-Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT) and Funded by the Global Gateway initiative of the European Union.

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Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is mandatory.

Professionals: Individuals actively working on projects related to digital transformation or sustainability.

Government Officials: Policymakers from developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.

Other Professionals: Employees from public, private, and non-governmental organizations involved in digital development and technology are eligible.

Participants are expected to actively engage in all Summer School activities.

The university has taken up a new approach by awarding full scholarships on yearly basis to attract international students from across the globe.

The Holland Maastricht University Scholarships are awarded for a duration of 13 months for one year postgraduates and 25 months in case of a two year postgraduate course.

Host country: Students can take the scholarship in Netherland  

Host institute: Maastricht University is the host institute of this scholarship

Level of study: Scholarships are available for post graduate study programs

Courses: Scholarships are available for any field of study available at Maastricht University

Benefits: Grant will cover student’s tuition fee, living, health and pre academic training expenses  

Benefits

 A full-time salary ranging from €2,872 in the first year to €3,670 gross per month in the final year

 Initial employment contract of 1 year, with potential extension to 4 years

Commuting expense contribution

Holiday leave of 232 hours for a 38-hour working week, with additional leave for those working 40 hours

Access to university sports facilities at a discounted rate

Professional development opportunities, including participation in national and international conferences

Eligibility 

Applicant must have non- European passport

Must have a strong academic background (top 10 students in each field will be consider for scholarship)

If applicant have already received a degree from Leiden University then he/ she is not eligible to submit application

Students who already receiving a scholarship from Netherland cannot apply for Leiden University excellence scholarship program

Benefits

The PhD position offers full-time employment for four years within a dynamic and ambitious university environment. It includes a competitive salary, pension scheme, paid maternity leave, and other benefits as per the Collective Labour Agreement. Additionally.

The position provides opportunities for professional development, high-quality training programs, and international networking within the field of sustainable process engineering.

Benefits To Students For Radboud University Scholarship  

Its tuition fee waiver scholarship.

Visa fee and insurance are covered.

Tuition fee is reduced to €2,078.

Liability insurance is provided.

Residential permit costs are to be covered.