Netherlands · Amsterdam
About this opportunity
A joint project of the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (KNAW) and the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences at the University of Amsterdam; a second, animal-model PhD in the same project is advertised by the UvA.
Announced on LinkedIn by Dr Evgenia Salta (Group Leader, Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience), who is recruiting for this position.
Who can apply
Master's in biomedical sciences, neuroscience or similar; coding and single-cell omics analysis experience required.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Study level
- PhD
What the funding covers
€3,204–€4,051 / month
€3,204–€4,051 gross per month (Dutch PhD scale P) plus 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus.
- Tuition Not stated — check the official page
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- CV (with any publications, projects or theses)
- Motivation letter written for this specific project
- Undergraduate and master's transcripts and degree certificates
- Two or three referees or recommendation letters
- Research statement or proposal, if requested
- English test score or proof of English-medium study
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
General steps — the provider's own instructions always take priority.
- Read the full eligibility rules on nin.nl and confirm you meet every mandatory condition.
- Confirm this year's deadline and time zone on the official page — dates change every cycle.
- Prepare your documents and book any language test early; results can take two weeks or more.
- Write your statement, CV and other texts specifically for this opportunity.
- Submit through the official portal only, keep the confirmation email, and track your application here.
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Program dates
- Duration
- 4 years
Quick answers
Who can apply for Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience?
Open to all nationalities. Level: PhD. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience fully funded?
Funding type: Fully funded, Salary. Amount: €3,204–€4,051 / month. Covers: stipend or salary.
What is the deadline for Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience?
The deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Status: Open now. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience?
Apply only on the official website (nin.nl). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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