Erasmus University Rotterdam Doctoral Scholarship 2025/2026: Applications are hereby granted for interested students with excellence in academic record for the Fully-funded Erasmus University Rotterdam Doctoral Scholarship Programme. This scholarship is highly competitive and available to international students.

The PhD scholarship are fully funded and salaried positions, meaning that appointed PhD candidates are employees (promovendi) of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU).

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Erasmus University Rotterdam Doctoral Scholarship 2025/2026.

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The scholarship applications to the ERIM PhD Programme for the next available intake (new academic year) are fully electronic and are made available in Fall (November) every year. The processing of applications begins mid-January/February, and applicants are advised of admissions decisions at the beginning of March. Fixed, gross monthly salaries are € 2,395 in the first year, € 2,790 in the second year, € 2,920 in the third year, and € 3,061 in the fourth year.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for Fully-funded Erasmus University Rotterdam Doctoral Scholarship Programme, are expected to meet the following eligibility criteria.

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Applicants must be international student.
Candidates must hold an M.Sc., MA or M.Phil degree in business or economics, or from related fields such as psychology, sociology, engineering, or mathematics (depending on PhD project)
Have excellent results in your first degree or graduate study
Show explicit interest in and motivation for scientific research
Have a GMAT or GRE test result that is not older than five years, and an indication of the required score is 85 per cent (required for all entering PhD students
Have TOEFL or IELTS test results. For TOEFL we require a score of at least 100 on the internet-based test and 600 on the paper-based test. For IELTS there is a minimum score requirement of 7.5. The language test results should not be older than two years.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants applying for the Fully-funded Erasmus University Rotterdam Doctoral Scholarship Programme, will receive the following benefits;

Fully-funded with;
Tuition fee,
Salary and benefits
Fixed, gross monthly salaries are € 2,395 in the first year, € 2,790 in the second year, € 2,920 in the third year, and € 3,061 in the fourth year.

How to Apply for Fully-funded Erasmus University Rotterdam Doctoral Scholarship Programme 2025/2026.

Eligible applicants for the Fully-funded Erasmus University Rotterdam Doctoral Scholarship Programme, are required to apply through online application, applicants need to scan and upload several files and required documents. Only one file per required document is allowed, so you may have to merge several documents into one. Your uploaded files are preferably in PDF format, although MS Word and .jpeg are also accepted.

Required Documents

Curriculum vitae in English, including all personal data.
A certified copy of all academic diplomas in the original language.
A certified translation of academic diplomas in English or Dutch (if applicable).
A certified copy of all academic transcripts (lists of grades) in the original language.
Two academic reference letters (business reference letters cannot replace the academic reference letters).
Original TOEFL or IELTS test score.

Application Deadline: June 20, 2025