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With the integration of the Maastricht Sustainability Institute (formerly known as ICIS), within the School of Business and Economics (SBE), not only a new name has been chosen, but also an active contribution to SBE’s 'Vision 2025' is foreseen in which Sustainable Development, Digitisation, and Globalisation are focal areas.

As sustainability scientists, we aim to support sustainable development at the local and regional levels, thus contributing to global sustainability too. Because sustainability challenges are complex and normative, we opt for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches in which we collaborate with different disciplines and stakeholders. We master a diversity of theories and methods to work at the interface of science, policy and society. Knowledge brokering, boundary work and action-research are concepts that suit us well. Our research is scientifically sound and societally relevant.

Furthermore, our expertise is reflected in our sustainability education at bachelor, master and PhD level. Our multidisciplinary staff and international student group form a close-knit learning community.

In addition to our international and national orientation, we are committed to addressing sustainability issues in the region by means of our Maastricht Sustainability Hub.

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Three new SBE projects on Sustainable Urban Transformations

Maastricht Sustainability Institute (MSI) of Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) has successfully applied for funding in the ‘Driving Urban Transitions’ program of NWO/ JPI Urban Europe. Three new transdisciplinary projects with international partners have recently started...

Fossil subsidies undermine climate policy

Fossil subsidies undermine climate policy, says Patrick Huntjens and other colleagues in an opinion article.

Maastricht Sustainability Institute Hosts Presentation and Network Day to close of Integrated Sustainability Projects

The Maastricht Sustainability Institute recently organized the Presentation and Network Day as a culmination of the "Integrated Sustainability Project" (ISP) course, which is a key component of the Master's programme in Sustainability Science, Policy and Society. The event, held on June 1 at Tapijn...

The influence of the energy crisis on energy-related household practices

Much of everyday life consists of routinized and habitual activities that use energy, such as heating the home. Heating (space and water heating combined) accounted for about 80% of the final energy consumption of households while about 90% of homes in the Netherlands used natural gas for heating in...

Climate Fresk at UM: join the conversation about climate change

Have you heard about the Climate Fresk Workshop at UM? Three workshops have already taken place, with a total of 200 students and staff participating. The experiences and reactions have been very positive and the taste is for more.

Bike rental companies as a healthy business model

People who are customers of a bicycle rental company are more likely to go by bike instead of public transport, car or on foot. This is according to recent research by scientists at Maastricht University.

Maastricht School of Business and Economics to host top international conference on Sustainability and New Business Models in Summer 2023

Citizens can do more for a better climate than they think

Citizens can do more for a better climate than they think, according to Professor Patrick Huntjens

dr. Maud Huynen participated in the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference

Last month, dr. Maud Huynen participated in the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference (WHEC2022, May 18-20, Barcelona). Together with colleagues from various universities, she hosted a round-table session relating to the work and experiences within the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN)...

MSI: frontrunner in sustainability

Are we really making progress towards the sustainable transition? One thing is clear: if we’re not, it’s not the fault of sustainability science.

Master’s Open Day

We hope to welcome you on campus at our next Master's Open Day and give you a good impression of what studying at Maastricht University is all about.

Ron Cörvers

“The effects of sustainability labels on producers have scarcely been studied, let alone in Indonesia. We’ll be filling this gap by looking at how Indonesian producers experience the daily reality of sustainability labels, thus shining a light on the Southern perspective in an otherwise predominantly Western story.”

Prof. René Kemp

"Complex global problems such as sustainability are on the rise, not to mention problems like climate change, declining social cohesion and lack of citizen participation. “These are big issues for which the national government isn’t taking responsibility.”

Prof. Pim Martens

“I don’t know if it’s feasible, but in my ideal world zoos are places where you nurture endangered species with a view to releasing them into the wild. But that wouldn’t be a park you could let people into."

Prof. Pieter Glasbergen

"In my research program on partnerships we aim to better understand and define the roles and functions of various types of collaborations of businesses, nongovernmental organizations and governments, the architecture of the arrangements, the conditions that determine their performance, and the implications in terms of governance for sustainable development."

Prof. Marjan Peeters

Finding optimal regulatory approaches for a dramatic reduction of greenhouse gases at the right governmental scales across the world is at the heart of the debate on climate change. Not only efficiency and effectiveness, but also questions of equity and transparency have to be addressed, next to the fundamental question of who is going to decide the stringency and content of such climate law: the legislator or the courts?

MSI works from sustainability science, an emerging field trying to bring together science, policy and society to find answers to sustainable development challenges and to formulate new pathways to contribute to sustainability.

MSI researchers are involved in the conceptualization of sustainable development (making it operational in a meaningful way); the study of systems of governance (how sustainability issues are taken up by different actors); evaluating sustainability initiatives in business, policy and civic society; and theorizing and empirical analysis of innovation trajectories and sustainability transitions.

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The Maastricht University Graduate School of Sustainability Science & Policy (MUST) is based at MSI, which offers a PhD programme and Master programme to study the complex challenge of sustainable development in an international and interdisciplinary ambience. MSI provides also sustainable development courses at Bachelor level for other units at Maastricht University.

The PhD programme offers the opportunity to specialise in a sustainable development topic. In the Master programme special attention is paid to sustainability assessment in the broader context of innovation and governance for sustainable development.

Topics MSI focuses on:

health and environment
biodiversity and ecosystem services
energy, transport and climate
eco-innovation
sustainable business models
sustainable urban development
global certifying partnerships for agricultural commodities

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Apply now The Faculty of Science and the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) are looking for: 2 PhD Candidates, Reinforcement Learning for Sustainable Energy These positions

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well on various excellence ranking lists. FEBRI, the graduate school and research institute of the Faculty of Economics and Business has one PhD position in the field of “The Digital Frontier: Exploring

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position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description We are looking for two PhD Researchers to join the cutting-edge research project ‘Planetary Stewardship in view of Earth-Space Sustainability

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Being the oldest environmental research institute in The Netherlands (est. 1971), IVM is currently one of the world's leading institutes in sustainability science. With 100 employees (staff, PhDs and Postdocs), IVM has been rated with the highest scores on scientific excellence, and each year we receive over 140 MSc students and we host over 50 PhD students in our teaching programmes.

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Farewell symposium johan feenstra (wimek-wur): empowering transitions for sustainable futures, python programming for phds, grounding carbon farming, the sense research school is currently a network of 13 research institutes in the field of environmental and sustainability sciences connected to 8 dutch universities, ihe-delft and the netherlands environmental assessment agency (pbl)..

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Two phds in innovation/global governance for earth and space sustainability.

We are looking for two PhD Researchers to join the cutting-edge research project ‘Planetary Stewardship in view of Earth-Space Sustainability’ (PLANETSTEWARDS).

The Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development at Utrecht University has opened two, fully funded, four-year PhD research positions to join the cutting-edge research project ‘Planetary Stewardship in view of Earth-Space Sustainability’ (PLANETSTEWARDS). This research project is led by Assistant Prof. Xiao-Shan Yap , and funded for five years (2024-2029) through a 1.5 million euro ‘Starting Grant’ from the European Research Council (ERC).

Activities in outer space have grown exponentially in recent years, led by an increasing variety of actors from technologically advanced states to billionaire companies and small ventures. While space-based infrastructures such as satellites are essential for basic operations on Earth, space technologies are also presented as the frontier of opportunities and solutions for addressing sustainability crises: global accessibility to the Internet with thousands of satellites, giant solar power stations in Earth’s orbit, resources near and on the Moon, and billionaires’ vision of building space settlements such as on Mars to prevent the extinction of human species. These developments impact sustainability on Earth and in space in various ways. Not only are there rising concerns over space congestion and debris in Earth’s orbit, technological and resource competition on other celestial bodies can cause environmental degradation on those objects, intensify political polarization, fragment sustainability narratives, and perpetuate global inequality. The relations between Earth and space sustainability problems have, therefore, become more intertwined than ever. The fundamental values, beliefs, and institutions that guide stewardship for sustainability require a paradigmatic shift towards simultaneously caring for Earth and space.

You will be part of an ambitious ERC-funded project – PLANETSTEWARDS – that aims to address these pressing earth-space sustainability challenges. Together, we will analyse and compare different stewardship approaches – as led by the government, market actors, scientists and engineers, or communities – to understand how they impact earth-space sustainability with implications on a planetary scale. The project offers you freedom to choose a set of case studies based on your interest while in line with the aim and objectives of the project: be it space activities in Earth’s orbit or further out in space such as on the Moon, Mars, and/or other celestial bodies. Using a novel mixed-method framework, the project will formulate integrative strategies for future earth-space sustainability.

The PLANETSTEWARDS project consists of the following interrelated objectives:

Analyze the different approaches of planetary stewardship taking into consideration actors, values, and institutions;
Compare the different approaches and unfold the intricate dynamics of their co-existence;
Explain how the approaches lead to positive and negative impacts on Earth and in space in terms of environmental and social dimensions;
Specify the criteria for earth-space sustainability and propose transformative policy actions.

Your responsibilities include:

Analyse the core factors that shape current and future space activities in the form of technologies, infrastructures, and/or missions as a whole;
Combine and analyze different datasets including news articles, policy documents, as well as interview transcripts;
Be part of the PLANETSTEWARDS project team and contribute to the overall aim, objectives, and strategy of the project, including primary and secondary data gathering, empirical analyses, methodological innovation, and theoretical development;
Complete a dissertation within four years;
Write and publish (as lead author) four research papers with the Principal Investigator (PI) in fulfilment of the PhD requirements, potentially involving other project team members;
Present your research at (inter)national conferences, workshops, and seminars;
Contribute to organising impact activities around the project, such as communications, workshops, conferences, as well as policy and/or public engagements.

Your supervisor will be the project PI, Dr Xiao-Shan Yap and you will receive support and guidance from the project team. The team includes Professor Frank Biermann (as PhD promotor), Dr Rakhyun E. Kim , a postdoctoral researcher, along with an international network of prominent scientists and practitioners on the project’s Advisory Board. The PhD researchers will also receive systematic training from the Graduate School of Geosciences through various research-related courses and mentoring.

Your qualities

We expect the PhD researchers to have a strong interest in topics related to the development of human activities in outer space. They should have expertise in sustainability-related research, as evidenced by a relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Sciences. We welcome applicants from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, including innovation studies, science and technology studies (STS), sustainability transitions, philosophy, anthropology, human geography, development studies, political sciences, global governance, earth system governance, space governance, and international relations. In line with the research design of PLANETSTEWARDS, we are looking for candidates with:

a strong interest in the sustainability challenges of space activities;
a strong interest in theoretical and methodological innovation, especially through interdisciplinary approaches;
an affinity to, and experience with, conducting qualitative research;
an interest in learning or experience with semi-quantitative research methods, e.g., network analysis.

In addition, the PhD researchers should have excellent communication skills, to be good team players, and to have a strong affinity with working in an interdisciplinary and multicultural research environment. Excellent English-language skills are required, as the working language of the project is English. Good data analytical skills is considered an added advantage.

Since you are to become an active member of the department’s intellectual community and work closely together with the project team, you are expected to live in the Netherlands (preferably in the vicinity of Utrecht).

a position for one year, with an extension to a total of four years upon a successful assessment in the first year, and with the specific intent that it results in a doctorate within this period;
a gross monthly salary between €2,770 and €3,539 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development , leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University .

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University , the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes . Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow .

Utrecht University’s Faculty of Geosciences studies the Earth: from the Earth’s core to its surface, including man’s spatial and material utilisation of the Earth – always with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With 3,400 students (BSc and MSc) and 720 staff, the faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty of Geosciences is organised in four Departments: Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Spatial Planning, Physical Geography, and Sustainable Development.

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For more information, please contact Dr Xiao-Shan Yap via [email protected] .

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

The application should be submitted via the application button below and please attach:

your letter of application that describes your motivation and qualifications in relation to the positions above;
your Curriculum Vitae (CV), including appendixes with grade transcripts for your Bachelor’s and Master’s programme;
an executive summary (max 2 pages) of your Master's thesis, in English, highlighting the theories used and key findings;
the names and contact details of two referees.

The first round of interviews will be held in the week of July 15, 2024, whereas the second round of interviews will be held between July 25 – 30, 2024.

The application deadline is 30 June 2024.

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We want to respond to the urgent need for integrating environmental sustainability into healthcare decision-making, particularly in the context of the Netherlands' proactive stance on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With the healthcare sector accounting for a significant portion of the country's CO2 emissions, there is a clear call to action. But formal healthcare decision-making methods, such as Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and economic evaluations, have traditionally overlooked environmental impacts, even if they were done from a societal perspective, and this project aims to bridge this gap with your help. Together, we can set a precedent for more holistic assessments of health technologies, underscoring the importance of sustainability in shaping future healthcare policies and practices. We recognise the need to explore the comparative importance individuals and stakeholders place on sustainability versus health gains. Therefore, the aspect of preferences plays a vital in this research, requiring dedicated preference research to truly understand how sustainability is valued within the healthcare context. By integrating this dimension into your methodological toolbox, we aim to provide a wholistic perspective considering the potential trade-offs individuals and stakeholders are willing to make. Job description With a focus on Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), you will develop and refine methodologies that evaluate the environmental impact alongside the cost-effectiveness of healthcare technologies. In addition to assessing impact, you will issue recommendations to ultimately shape and ensure the future of sustainable healthcare practices. As a PhD candidate in this role, your research will not only contribute to academic knowledge but also have practical implications, influencing policy decisions and healthcare practices. You will be working in an exciting, dynamic academic environment, under the guidance of leading experts in the field. Your work will involve systematic literature reviews, data collection, preference research, and analyses like decision modelling. You will play a crucial role in developing a framework that could redefine how healthcare technologies are assessed and implemented in the future, considering their environmental footprint.

Requirements:

We are looking for someone who is not only academically talented but also able to critically assess the sustainability of healthcare. If you are ready to take on this challenge and contribute to a project with far-reaching impact, we encourage you to apply. Join us in this ambitious endeavour to harmonize healthcare efficiency with environmental stewardship, setting new standards for sustainable healthcare technology assessment if you fulfil the following: Requirements

You hold a master’s degree in health economics, economics, econometrics, health sciences, science and technology research, public health or another related Master’s programme.
You have a good understanding of qualitative and quantitative reseach methods.
You have an analytical mindset and some knowledge of health economic theories and environmental sciences.
You have excellent communication and writing skills in Dutch and you can communicate and write to an academic standard in English.
Your computer skills include at least Microsoft Office, SPSS or similar statistical software, and preferably R or a similar (statistical) programming language
You are a team player who wants to contribute to the research agenda of ESHPM.

As a PhD student affiliated with ESHPM’s HTA department, your primary duty will be to conduct research. In the process, you will be given plenty of opportunity to work on your personal development, e.g., by attending relevant courses and attending conferences. In addition, you will be given some teaching duties, worth 15% of your hours in a given academic year.

Salary Benefits:

We offer you an internationally oriented and varied job in an enthusiastic team, with excellent working conditions in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU). The start date of this position is 2 September 2024 and you will be based at the Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM). This position is for 1 fte. We offer a 1,5-year position which will be extended to 4 years based on performance. The salary ranges from a minimum of € 2.770 to a maximum of € 3.539 gross per month Scale PhD on a fulltime basis (38 hours), in accordance with the CAO-NU. The contract is entered into for the duration of the contract. Everything else we offer you, you can find below!

Everything you need for a good work-life balance : the option to work from home in consultation with your manager, 41 days of paid leave with a 40 hour contract, 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and a significant discount on a subscription for our on-campus sports centre !
Sustainable, inclusive and diverse work environment with an open culture, where you can be yourself and we pay attention to each other and to the world around us. Make the most of our bicycle budget, or join networks such as Young@EUR , FAME or QuEUR.
Time and space for your development in the broadest sense: d evelopment days and a personal career budget , foreign exchange opportunities with most costs paid by EUR, and free access to our university library .
Good pension with ABP that EUR contributes 2/3rds towards, discounts on various collective insurances with Zilveren Kruis Achmea, Loyalis, and Allianz, and compensation for travel, working from home and home internet use.
Are you currently combining your job with parenthood, or do you want to do so in the future? EUR offers partially paid parental leave and fully paid additional birth leave for partners , and our campus features a daycare .
Moving to the Netherlands for your job with EUR? Then you may be eligible for the 30%-ruling if you meet the requirements of the Belastingdienst (Dutch tax agency), and with our Dual Career Programme we will also help your partner find the right job for them.

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PhD in Sustainability Science

Offered by UNU-IAS (Tokyo, Japan) , this programme takes an innovative approach to sustainability, seeking to promote a better understanding of the issues by incorporating global change perspectives, specifically those related to climate change and biodiversity.

Part-time PhD Programme

Offered by UNU-MERIT (Maastricht, Netherlands) , the part-time PhD Programme, previously known as the Dual Career PhD Programme on Governance and Policy Analysis (GPAC²), aims to support fellows in setting up, carrying out and finishing a research project leading to a PhD, alongside their regular job. The programme is offered at UNU-MERIT in Maastricht, leading to a doctoral degree awarded by Maastricht University upon successful defence of a dissertation.

PhD Programme on Innovation, Economics and Governance for Sustainable Development (IEGSD)

Offered by UNU-MERIT (Maastricht, Netherlands) , in partnership with Maastricht University, IEGSD offers high-quality education, training and supervision to PhD candidates working in the core disciplines of UNU-MERIT, leading to a doctoral degree from Maastricht University.

PhD in Integrated Management of Water, Soil and Waste

Offered by UNU-FLORES (Dresden, Germany) this joint PhD programme with Technische Universität provides graduate students with detailed knowledge, critical understanding, strategies, and tools to take an interdisciplinary and integrated approach towards the management of environmental resources.

Joint Junior Researcher Programme (Doctoral Dissertation)

Offered by UNU-FLORES (Dresden, Germany) this joint PhD programme with Technische Universität (TU Dresden) builds on the Joint PhD Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste and extends scientific cooperation to all faculties at TU Dresden that engage with research themes related to the Resource Nexus.

Are you a PhD Researcher exploring a topic related to the circular economy? Are you studying at a Dutch University? Would like to help nurture and grow an exciting circular economy network by participating in networking events, research-based talks, fun excursions, etc.? Then we invite you to join the Dutch PhD Circular Economy Network!

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PhD-CE Network

The dutch phd ce network is part of the dutch academic network on circular economy (dan-ce). it connects phd students from dutch universities conducting research on the circular economy (currently leiden university, tu delft, erasmus university rotterdam, utrecht university, maastricht university). the dutch phd-ce network is an initiative supported by lde-cfs, utrecht university and maastricht university., what can you expect.

Gain access to a growing network of peers that are passionate about circular-economy research;
Share knowledge, ideas and experiences about your PhD research work in the field of circular economy;
Explore synergies and possible future collaborations;
Broaden your perspectives on circular economy by interacting with PhD researchers from very different backgrounds.

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Part-time PhD programme | study & research as you work

September 2024

New knowledge for your business

New knowledge from research is always needed in business. Sometimes, the best person to carry out that research is you.

Business professionals interested in further developing their academic skills while researching their own business activity or industry can now take part in academic study and research at the same time as working. This new six year programme leads to a PhD degree from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM).

RSM’s Part-time PhD Programme in Management (PT PhD) started in September 2015. It has the academic rigour of a full-time PhD degree, and produces new and practical knowledge that can be absolutely relevant to your particular area of business.

A programme of theoretical foundations as well as a strong methodological basis organised into manageable modules

Supervision and coaching by RSM’s top research faculty

Access to RSM’s excellent research facilities, electronic journals and databases, as well as its world-class conference events and research seminars

Programme details

Why this programme, joining the part-time phd programme at rsm gives you.

access to cutting-edge research in a vibrant academic community
the opportunity to publish parts of your PhD thesis in top international managerial or academic journals, and present your work at scientific conferences
an internationally recognised PhD degree from one of Europe’s leading business schools resulting in prestige in both the corporate and scientific worlds
a range of specialisations that reflect important and widely-applicable topics in business and industry such as logistics and information systems, strategy and entrepreneurship, marketing, finance and accounting, and organisation and leadership
a large and highly active international network of alumni and corporate relations

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is a leading European business school, ranked consistently among the top three business schools in Europe for research and 17th worldwide. RSM provides ground-breaking research and education furthering excellence in all aspects of management and is based in the international port city of Rotterdam – a vital nexus of business, logistics and trade. RSM’s primary focus is on developing business leaders with international careers who carry their innovative mindset into a sustainable future thanks to a first-class range of bachelor, master, MBA, PhD and executive programmes. RSM also has an office in Chengdu, China. Highlights of RSM’s cutting-edge research in business and management can be found at www.rsm.nl/discovery .

The five- to six-year programme has eight modules, each of three or four consecutive days based in Rotterdam. They cover a broad range of theoretical foundations and practical skills. All modules are taught in English. Your PhD thesis will also be written in English, according to international academic standards.

Programme schedule

Year one: four residential modules cover research methods, skills and foundations, and writing your research proposal
Year two: a residential module covering field-specific specialisations, master classes, and a ‘back to campus’ module for PhD candidates to present their work.
Years three and four: a ‘back to campus’ module
Year five and six: ongoing writing of the dissertation

Schedule year 1, 2023/2024

Module 1.1 25 - 29 September 2023

Module 1.2 27 November - 1 December 2023

Module 1.3 12 - 16 February 2024

Module 1.4 20 – 24 May 2024

Schedule year 2, 2023/2024

Module 2.1 13 – 17 November 2023

Module 2.2 23 – 26 April 2024

Schedule year 3, 2023/2024

Module 3.1 23 – 26 April 2024

Schedule year 4, 2023/2024

Module 4.1 23 – 26 April 2024

For admission to the Part-time PhD programme at RSM, you must

be in a relevant discipline with a strong interest in research, willing to combine the Part-time PhD Programme with your full-time or part-time job.
have a strong interest in research and proven track record that includes excellent study results, or writing and publishing white papers, articles or other work.
hold an MSc degree in a relevant discipline. If you hold an MBA and have written an MBA thesis to complete it, you may be eligible for the programme as well. In case of doubt contact the PT PhD Office ([email protected])
have proof of proficiency in English (see below)

In addition to these formal requirements, candidates will be selected according to excellence. Your CV, motivation, research ideas, and if applicable, your reference from your future supervisor or supervisors will be taken into consideration.

The Admissions Committee may also ask you to take a GMAT test as part of the evaluation process.

RSM requires that candidates whose native language is not English have to submit scores of the TOEFL/IETLS test. RSM requires a TOEFL score of at least 100 on the internet-based test and 600 on the paper-based test. For the IELTS, the minimum overall band score required by RSM and ESE is 7.5; furthermore, the language test results should not be older than 2 years. If you are a native English speaker, or if the language of instruction of your entire university education (bachelor and master programme) was English, you may apply for a TOEFL/IELTS waiver.

The programme fee is € 10,000 per year for the first two years, € 7,000 for year 3 and 4, and € 6,000 for each subsequent year, up to a maximum of €46,000.

These costs cover your admission to courses, tuition, coaching and supervision, your access to RSM’s research facilities, the cost of design, layout and printing for your PhD thesis, and the support of our communications team, for example to publicise your research findings to the corporate world and appropriate media.

A small number of tuition fee waivers will be considered in exceptional situations, where academically excellent candidates are not able to financially sustain program participation from their own resources. Waivers are granted for the duration of one year only. Decisions on the continuation of grants are taken on an annual basis and are contingent on study progress, need for financial support, and available budget.

Candidates who wish to apply for a tuition fee waiver need to indicate this during their application or, for enrolled candidates, at least two months prior to start of the academic year. Waiver requests need to accompanied by a credible demonstration of financial necessity. This includes evidence of own income and the impossibility to obtain external financial support, such as a contribution from the employer or a research scholarship.

The application deadline for the 2024 round of our programme has passed. We will not accept any more applications. We would like to invite you to apply for next year’s cohort in January 2025.

How to apply?

Please have a look at our PhD project descriptions structured by research areas which you can find here . Applications can be submitted in our application portal which will open on January 10 th 2025 and closes on the 15th of March 2025. An application should consist of the following documents:

A motivation letter that refers to a research area specified in our open projects . Please sketch your background, research idea and intended research approach, and clearly relate it to one or several of the topics described in the research area of your choice. The additional submission of a research proposal is optional (see point “proof of writing” below).
A brief research statement (one page suffices) in which you outline the type of research questions that you intend to study and the type of methodologies that you intend to employ. You may broadly sketch your interests or be specific about concrete research questions that you envision answering. You may also explain whether (or not) you intend to utilize data from your current employer and/or work on research questions related to your current profession.
A proof of writing in English language. The purpose of this document is to demonstrate that you are capable of writing academic texts in English. This can be, for example, a chapter of your Msc or MBA thesis, a paper, or a research proposal for your intended research.
Proof of English, i.e. the results of a TOEFL or IELTS test not older than two years
BSc and MSc or MBA diploma + grade lists (for both)
Curriculum Vitae
Optional: if you have already been in contact with RSM faculty who would be willing to supervise you if you are accepted to the program, please add a letter of recommendation from your intended promotor at RSM
The statement that you cannot pay the tuition fees from own resources
A summary of other funding opportunities (e.g., employer contribution, scholarships outside of RSM etc) that you have explored so far

The Admissions Committee may also ask you to take a GMAT test and/or to submit additional documents as part of the evaluation process.

What is a research proposal?

A research proposal is a written ‘plan’ for the research that you want to conduct as a PhD student.

Most research proposals start by briefly sketching the broader context in which your research is embedded and by highlighting its relevance.

A good research proposal, however, then manages to narrow down the focus to one or several approachable research questions : these are the questions that you plan to answer in your research.

Thirdly, your research proposal should give insight into the methodology that you plan to use, that is, you explain how you plan to answer your research question. This includes data collection and access. If you have access to data or information, due to your day job or network, that will help you in answering your research questions, you can mention this in your methodology.

Fourthly, in your research proposal you demonstrate that you are aware of the state of the academic literature regarding your research topic, and, if it is practice-related, of the state of the art in practice. You do that by including a literature review and a review of practice .

In summary, a good research proposal shows that:

you have relevant and innovative ideas about your research topic;
you know and understand what is already known and have identified a ‘gap’;
you aim to address with your research;
you have an executable plan;
you are the right person to execute it.

Towards the end of the first year of the part-time PhD programme, we expect all PhD candidates to have a good research proposal.

During your application to the programme, you can attach a research proposal as ‘proof of English writing’ but it is not required. If your research ideas are not yet concrete enough to write a good research proposal, it is sufficient to sketch them in your cover letter and attach a different document as proof of English writing (for example a Master or MBA thesis, a report, or a paper).

Please be aware that acceptance to the programme does not imply ‘acceptance of the research proposal’. Most likely your supervisory team will challenge you to improve and change it during the first year in the programme.

In general, a research proposal is never ‘set in stone’. Research plans may and will change while the research progresses (also after the submission of the proposal at the end of programme year 1).

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Rotterdam School of Management, RSM University hosts approximately 100 Part-Time PhD candidates from a great variety of professional and academic backgrounds. If you are curious about their motivations and experiences, read their testimonials in the “Testimonials” section.

Would you like to become one of the new candidates, starting in September 2025? See our admission criteria in the “Admission” section and find out how to apply in the “How to apply?” section.

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