Fully Funded PhD Positions in Educational Data Science at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), Netherlands 2026 ·University of Amsterdam

Overview

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is offering two fully funded PhD positions in Educational Data Science as part of an interdisciplinary research initiative aimed at transforming higher education through data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and learning analytics.

Eligibility

This PhD opportunity is open to highly qualified candidates with a strong academic background. Applicants must hold (or be close to completing) a Research Master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in educational sciences, psychology, sociology, economics, data science, artificial intelligence, statistics, or related quantitative fields.

Benefits

This is a fully funded PhD position, meaning selected candidates will receive:

• Monthly salary between €3,059 – €3,881
• Full employment contract with the University of Amsterdam
• Annual salary increments based on performance
• Access to a structured PhD training program and participation in international conferences and workshops.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official University of Amsterdam careers portal. A complete application package includes a motivation letter, CV, academic transcripts, writing sample, research proposal abstract, and contact details of two academic references. All documents must be combined into one PDF file.

Deadline

7 May 2026