The University of Twente, Netherlands opened Scholarships for Phd & Postdoc

Applications are now open for PhD, Postdoc, and Researcher positions at the University of Twente (Netherlands). The University of Twente is inviting applications for multiple fully funded PhD, Postdoc, and Researcher positions across various faculties including EEMCS, TNW, ET, BMS, and ITC. These are salaried academic positions (not tuition-based scholarships) that offer competitive monthly salaries, benefits, and the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in a world-class Dutch university environment.

Positions are open in fields such as Computer Vision, AI, Engineering, Sustainability, Materials Science, and more. Most positions are open to international applicants, with deadlines ranging from late July to September 2026 (a few have later or continuous deadlines). There is no application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD, Postdoc, Researcher
• Host Country: Netherlands
• Host Institution: University of Twente
• Application Deadline: Varies by position
• Open for: All nationalities
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Application Fee: None

What These Positions Offer:

• PhD: approximately €3,059 – €3,881
• Postdoc: approximately €3,546 – €5,538, depending on experience and role
• Full social security coverage, pension contributions, and health insurance support
• Generous vacation days and work-life balance policies
• Professional development opportunities, conference funding, and access to state-of-the-art research facilities
• International and collaborative research environment with strong industry links
• Opportunities for personal growth, teaching (in some roles), and high-impact publications
• Relocation support and assistance for international candidates

Also Check: PhD, Postdoc & Professor positions at the University of Freiburg, Germany.

Eligibility Criteria

• PhD applicants normally need a relevant Master degree (or equivalent) and strong motivation for research
• Postdoc applicants generally need a completed PhD in a related field
• Good English proficiency is required (IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90 or equivalent is commonly needed for those without prior English medium education)
• Creative mindset, strong analytical skills, and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams are expected
• Specific requirements differ by position and are listed on each vacancy page

Also Check: University of Groningen PhD and Postdoc Positions in the Netherlands (Fully Funded)

All Positions:

PhD positions

• PhD position on polymer brush coatings for electro-chemical processes
  Faculty of Applied Sciences (TNW)
  Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD-position Towards the next generation of tires: Development of micro-abrasive resistant tire treads
  Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET)
  Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD position on Critical approaches to Designing for Belonging
  Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
  Deadline: 23 Aug 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD position on flexible structural causal modelling in extreme value statistics
  Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
  Deadline: 6 Sep 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD position “Synthetic Active Matter: Unravelling 3D Real-Space Dynamics”
  Faculty of Applied Sciences (TNW)
  Deadline: 20 Aug 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Doctoral Candidate “Temporal integration for high-tech (remote) sensing of natural and built ecosystems”
  Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC)
  Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Doctoral Candidate “Spatial integration for high-tech (remote) sensing of natural and built ecosystems”
  Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC)
  Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD position on viscosity sensing of a liquid using ultrasound
  Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
  Deadline: 16 Aug 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD position in IC Design group
  Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
  Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  Also Check: Aalto University PhD and Postdoctoral Opportunities in Finland (Fully Funded)

Postdoc positions

• Postdoc position in Photonic Integrated Circuit Temperature Compensation for PIC-based sensing applications
  Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET)
  Deadline: 1 Sep 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PostDoc position on Monitoring and Feedback systems Stress in Action
  Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
  Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoc position on Multimodal Conversational AI for Cultural Heritage
  Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
  Deadline: 16 Aug 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Researcher in Semantic Interoperability and Explainable, Knowledge-driven AI for Smart Systems (SAREF4XAI) (listed as PostDoc)
  Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
  Deadline: 6 Sep 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Researcher in Ontology-Driven Software Engineering for Architectural Ontology Reuse Recommendation System Development (listed as PostDoc)
  Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
  Deadline: 16 Aug 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoctoral researcher (17 months): Ethics and Epistemology of LLMs4EU: Design, Data and Deployment
  Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social sciences (BMS)
  Deadline: 25 Aug 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoc position on microfluidic mass production of therapeutic microgels
  Faculty of Applied Sciences (TNW)
  Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  Also Check: PhD and Postdoctoral research positions at IMEC, Belgium

How to Apply

1. Visit the official University of Twente vacancies page
2. Click on the specific position title that interests you.
3. Review the full job description and requirements.
4. Prepare your application documents
   • CV
   • motivation letter
   • transcripts
   • references
5. Submit your application online before the deadline via the “View position” / “Apply” button.

Also Check: University of Groningen PhD and Postdoc Positions in the Netherlands (Fully Funded)