University for Humanistics (UH)

Graduate School PhD Programme

The Graduate School at the University for Humanistics (UH) offers a PhD programme for researchers and professionals focused on societal issues with a normative dimension, aiming to contribute to a more humane society. The programme is also open to those pursuing a PhD in artistic research. You can join as an employed PhD candidate (if a funded position is available) or as an external PhD candidate while continuing your professional work. The first year of the programme is dedicated to developing a strong research proposal and enhancing academic skills, including academic writing and research methods. You will engage with interdisciplinary fields like Humanistic Studies and the Ethics of Care, and become part of a supportive research community with regular meetings with your supervisor. Upon successful assessment, you can proceed to the subsequent years. In the following years, you will create a personalized education plan with your supervisor, focusing on research methodology, academic skills, writing a thesis, and publishing in international journals. Participation in the Graduate School programme and achieving specific ECTS credits are compulsory for completing the PhD. The programme starts annually in the last week of August.

Humanistic Studies

The University of Humanistic Studies (UH) offers a Bachelor's degree in Humanistic Studies, focusing on people and society through an interdisciplinary lens. The program integrates insights from social sciences and humanities, exploring concepts of meaning and humanisation. Students learn to apply scientific knowledge to contemporary social and ethical issues, examining the interplay between individuals and their social contexts. A key component is the development of professional skills and self-awareness regarding personal values and norms. The education is personal, small-scale, and aims to inspire a more humane society.

Master Burgerschap en Kwaliteit van Samenleven

Master Zorgethiek en Beleid

Meaningful Artistic Research PhD

The Meaningful Artistic Research (MAR) PhD trajectory is a collaborative program between HKU University of the Arts Utrecht and the University of Humanistic Studies (UvH). This program positions artistic research as a fundamental method for generating new knowledge and fostering innovative approaches to societal challenges related to care, justice, and sustainability. It aims to train a new generation of artistic researchers who create knowledge through their artistic practice, develop transdisciplinary skills across art, academia, and society, and contribute to a vibrant knowledge community.

University of Humanistic Studies

The University of Humanistic Studies (UvH) is dedicated to exploring critical societal issues inspired by humanism. We bridge knowledge from the social sciences and humanities to foster a deeper understanding of challenges related to social justice, sustainability, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Through research, open dialogue, and community engagement, we aim to contribute constructively to societal progress and well-being.

NWO Rubicon Programme

For researchers who have recently completed (or are about to complete) a PhD, who want to gain research experience at a foreign institution (or at a Dutch institution if coming from abroad). It is a postdoctoral programme; applicants must have obtained their doctorate within the last ~12 months and apply through NWO with a host.

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) Scholarships

Open to mid-career professionals who are nationals of, and currently living and working in, one of the listed OKP partner countries. Applicants must have proficiency in English or French, be in work that aligns with one of the priority areas designated for their country, be able to show they will use and transfer their new knowledge within their employing organization, and agree to comply with the obligations and conditions of the OKP. A limited number of awards is granted to motivated female and male professionals.

Welcoming International Talent (WIT) PhD Fellowship

Open to Early-Stage Researchers of any nationality who, at the call deadline, have no more than four years of full-time-equivalent research experience and have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree. Applicants must hold a qualification that grants access to doctoral studies, meet the MSCA mobility rule (not having lived or worked in the host country for more than 12 months in the previous three years), and have at least certified B2-level English.

UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship

Open to non-EU/EEA and Swiss nationals under 35 who have conditional admission to a participating master's programme affiliated with a Brightlands campus, have not previously enrolled in Dutch higher education, and demonstrate strong academic performance.

Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship

Open to talented students from outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and Suriname who have applied for admission to a participating full-time Master's programme at Maastricht University, meet the programme's admission requirements, have not previously studied for a degree in the Netherlands, and are no older than 35 on the cycle's start date.

Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship

For exceptional non-EU/EEA students applying for an MSc programme at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) with an excellent academic record. The scholarship is merit-based and competitive; you apply for it after applying for admission to an eligible TU Delft master's, by the deadline (commonly 1 December).