Overview

Our Medicine PhD tracks at Erasmus University Rotterdam range from fundamental clinical research to research that is fully intertwined with societal projects.

Educational Philosophy

At the core of our educational philosophy is that a good scientific training requires active learning. This means that we teach PhD and research master students in small groups or sometimes even individually, and that theoretical knowledge and practical skills are taught in an integrated way. Hence, students are stimulated to use their newly acquired knowledge actively, which both embeds their knowledge and improves the quality of their research.

The convergence is an important driver to enhance multi- and transdisciplinarity in our education on all levels. Students learn from faculty members, who are top in their field, with international experience, and whose research groups collaborate with other (inter)national research groups.

Thus, we aim to create an international study environment with PhD and research master students from all over the world that prepares students for a career in an international environment. At Erasmus MC Graduate School, students are stimulated to have one or more international experiences (participating in international conferences, electives and/or secondments) during their education and training.

Programme Structure

Tracks and courses include:

Health Sciences
Clinical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Scientific Integrity
Academic Writing
Personal Development

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Medicine View 6 other PhDs in Medicine in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A candidate must have a MSc, MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DVM (Doctor of Veterinary) degree. Candidates with a non-Dutch diploma should contact the Admissions office in advance so that their non-Dutch diploma’s can be accredited.
Supervisors expect PhD candidates to write a good motivation letter, describing their interest in the professor’s research interests and how the candidate’s previously obtained experience would match or would add to the PhD project.

You will also need:

A color copy of your passport (all the written and stamped pages)
Proof of a medical insurance with coverage in the Netherlands
Proof of independent means: for example stipends, grants, sponsorship, periodical payments, a letter of appointment or a contract of employment
A copy of a certificate that proves that you have the appropriate qualifications for the research to be done; your diploma or university certificate
A copy of the research proposal, signed by your supervisor

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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