The Wageningen University Scholarship in the Netherlands offers an exceptional opportunity for international students seeking to pursue their master’s degree in one of the world’s leading agricultural and life sciences institutions. This fully funded scholarship program aims to attract talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, providing comprehensive financial support that covers tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs.
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With a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and research, Wageningen University fosters a vibrant academic environment where students can engage with global challenges and contribute to the future of food security, environmental conservation, and social well-being. The scholarship is not only a financial investment but also a gateway to a transformative educational experience in a multicultural setting.
Your duties and responsibilities include:
- analyzing geospatial data on fisheries activities near OWFs to evaluate the distributional impacts of OWFs across different fleet segments;
- conducting fieldwork and surveys in collaboration with ‘NO REGRETS’ partners and other stakeholders;
- publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting them at national and international conferences;
- participating in teaching and supervision activities within the BSc and MSc programs of the ENR Group; and
- actively contributing to a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative research culture within the research group.
You will work here
The research is embedded within the Environmental Economics and Natural Resources (ENR) Group, part of Wageningen University. You will be supervised by Dr. Andries Richter and Dr. Anna Abatayo, and will work closely with the NO-REGRETS research consortium.scholarship
This interdisciplinary research is part of the broader NO-REGRETS project, funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). It involves a collaboration between Wageningen University & Research, the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), TU Delft, Statistics scholarship Netherlands (CBS), Naturalis, and several other academic partners. The project also engages a diverse group of stakeholders in the North Sea area, including NGOs, the Dutch government, and the offshore wind industry.
Your qualities
You are a curious and driven researcher with strong analytical skills and a commitment to interdisciplinary research. In addition, you possess:
- a completed MSc degree in economics, environmental science, or a related field;
- a solid foundation in applied quantitative methods (e.g., econometrics, spatial analysis, or data science);
- a genuine enthusiasm for the ocean and marine sustainability challenges;
- a strong motivation to advance the field of environmental and natural resource economics;
- strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude toward teamwork;
- eagerness to engage in teaching and supervision and to inspire students at BSc and MSc levels; and
- excellent written and spoken communication skills in English; proficiency in Dutch, or a willingness to learn it, is considered an asset.
We offer you
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
- Partially paid parental leave;
- working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
- there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
- a fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%;
- excellent pension scheme.
In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will receive a fully funded PhD position and you will be offered a course program tailored to your needs and the research team.
