In 1995, the governments of France and the Netherlands created the Descartes-Huygens award. This award was dedicated to attracting quality researchers (in addition to an interested public population) to improve relations in scholarship and science. Every year, two participants are awarded a substantial grant to study in this area.

The prize consists of a grant of 23,000 euros, and it is designed to cover at least some of the costs of a French researcher’s work and research residency in the Netherlands. This can also cover sequential working visits by a French researcher to the Netherlands (as well as the other way around). While research is the main focus of this award, other activities that enhance Franco-Dutch partnerships and cooperation can also be carried out.

The ideal candidate will be a researcher who is in the early to middle stages of his or her career. He or she should be currently employed somewhere in the country of France and have contributed to scientific and academic work. The selected candidate will stay for at least three months in the Netherlands. This three months can be broken out into numerous visits or carried out all at once. Additional activities may be developed while in residence as well.

The selected researcher should be prepared to dedicate the broad public as well as focused researchers on the research project that was carried out under the financial support of the prize. This may be done through media appearances or through targeted lectures.

Each researcher at Dutch universities and research institutes may nominate qualified French applicants. The Dutch nomination form must be used. The form, along with a completed curriculum vitae sent as attachments) should be sent to the Academy via email. All materials must be sent via the email address wetenschapsfondsen@knaw.nl no later than July 1, 2019.

Awards are going to be presented to the French and Dutch laureate in early 2020. This will be done in Paris. More information may be found by visiting the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation’s website, or by contacting the email address listed above.

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Each year, the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, in partnership with the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University, offers the Holland Scholarship. This scholarship is designed for international students who hail from areas outside of the European Economic area and who are interested in beginning their undergraduate or graduate studies at the Rotterdam School of Management.

This award provides successful candidates with up to € 5,000 for twelve months. It is awarded in the first year of study, and is paid via two separate installments – but only after the full tuition fee amount has been paid. This is usually sometime between November and February.

To apply, candidates must be from areas outside of the European Economic Area and be prospective students who are beginning their studies in 2019-2020. Candidates must be applying for full-time bachelor’s or master’s programs and must meet the specific requirements of the program they are applying for. Candidates must also not have degrees from educational institutions in the Netherlands (this excludes students who participated in exchange programs in the Netherlands).

The award is designed to be distributed throughout multiple programs, allowing for great diversity in distribution. Some preference may be given to applicants for certain programs to ensure a certain distribution and equality.
To apply, candidates must prove their excellence in prior education. This should be done by proving a GPA that is the equivalent of a Dutch grade of 8.0 on the Dutch grading scale 1-10. For students who have already attended some post-secondary education, those grades must be supplied in addition to secondary scores. Students who are recipients of other scholarships exceeding the amount of this award may not apply.

Recipients of the award agree to assist the Recruitment and Admissions Office by committing to eight hours per month of work during the academic year. Recipients also agree to begin their visa procedures before June 2019.
To begin the application process, interested candidates should register for the Bachelor International Business Administration program in Studielink. A link to the online application form will then be forwarded. Candidates should submit a scholarship application letter, an explanation of why they would need a scholarship (in other words, a description of the candidate’s current financial situation), an explanation of why the scholarship is deserved, a clear financial plan for years two and three, and certified copies of other scholarships granted.
All materials must be submitted no later than January 31 2019. Award recipients will be determined by April 15 2019.

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The mathematical research institute of the Faculty of Science at the Universiteit van Amsterdam, the Korteweg-de Vries Institute for Mathematics (also known as KdV Institute), seeks PhD candidates for 2018-2019. This center is one of the most stimulating academic environments in the world, offering candidates the ability to research topics such as stochastics, pure, applied, and numerical analysis, and algebra, geometry, and mathematical physics.

Selected candidates will be given the opportunity to lecture and instruct in mathematics within the Faculty of Science, as well as to participate in the NOW research clusters. Candidates will collaborate with the Centrum Wskunde and Informatica, the VU University, and Eurnadom in Eindhoven. They will work with roughly thirty staff members and forty postdocs and PhD students.

Two applicants will be chosen, and will receive full funding for the entire four years of the research project. The intended project is titled, “Methods from complex dynamics for locating zeroes of graph polynomials.” It is funded through the Top 1 NOW grant, “Methods from complex dynamics for locating zeros of graphs polynomials.”

To be eligible, candidates must have a master’s degree in Mathematics or a related field, and be highly motivated academics. Each candidate must be fluent in both written and spoken English, with those possessing backgrounds in the aforementioned fields of research and in teaching given preference.

Candidates will be granted temporary appointments for an initial period of eighteen months, with an extension available to the full four years. Educational plans will include attendance of courses and meetings, and the program is designed to culminate in a dissertation. In return, each recipient will receive a monthly salary that ranges from €2,266 in the first year to €2,897 in the last year.

To apply, candidates should submit an online application and the following items in a supplementary PDF document. These supplementary materials include a one-page letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae, a copy of a master’s thesis, a list of all courses taken and a transcript of grades, and the contact information for three referees.
All materials must be submitted no later than August 31, 2018. More information may be obtained by contacting Dr. Han Peters or Dr. Guus Regts.

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The Global Cultural Leadership Programme is designed for young cultural managers and practitioners seeking to improve their leadership skills and gain access to a growing global network of like-minded professionals. This year, the programme will be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from October 27 to November 2, 2018.

In this program, participants will be exposed to a broad framework of important methodology and content, utilizing reflection, network-building, and collaborative learning to help young managers gain new insights and approaches. Students will be given access to new tools, applied learning modules, and materials for practice-based learning.

This five-day training program consists of reflections, exchanges, and hands-on workshops, as well as lectures from experts and peers. Participants will exchange important cultural dialogue with local peers in Amsterdam and also engage in a site visit to the European Capital of Culture Leeuwarden 2018, located in the province of Friesland.

Forty participants will be accepted, with successful applicants hailing from different fields of cultural practice within their respective home nations. In particular, cultural managers who are residents of Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, India, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, the United States, or one of the twenty-eight European Union member states will be given preference. Ten European Union participants in total will be selected, with three participants from each of the aforementioned countries also selected.

Candidates should also have relevant working experience amounting to at least three to five years, as well as some previous experience in international networking. They should be employed in a field that allows them to act as receptors and distributors of new leadership knowledge and hold a leading management position in their organization. All accepted candidates will also work for a cultural civil society organization, institution, enterprise, or other similar cultural organization.

Applicants should be between twenty-five and thirty-nine years of age and have a good working knowledge of the English language. All travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the program. To apply for Global Cultural Leadership Programme 2018, interested candidates should fill out an online application form and submit all supporting materials, including a CV and expression of interest. Candidates should also upload a description of an ongoing or prospective cultural project. Applications should be submitted by June 14, 2018.

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The Audi Environmental Foundation invites applicants who work for non-governmental organizations and socially- or community-based organizations to apply for its annual scholarship. This scholarship provides exclusive access to the One Young World Summit 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

This award was established by AUDI AG in 2009 and provides young, like minded individuals with access to new technologies and sustainable practices that will benefit both the environment and society. The program recognizes the influence of scarce resources and environmental degradation on areas such as business, politics, and society. This program aims to develop solutions to these problems through collaboration and leadership.

Fifteen scholarships are available to provide young scholars with access to discussions surrounding sustainability and international cooperation. Each scholar will be granted access to the summit, as well as receive full financing of all associated expenses. Travel to and from The Hague will be financed, as well hotel accommodations for the duration of the program (from the 16th to 20th of October) and all catered meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Scholars will also receive transport between the pre-event location, accommodations, and venue. Their participation in the event will be fully paid for by the award as well.

To be eligible to apply, candidates must demonstrate exceptional passion for environmental issues, as well as a proven potential impact for innovation and leadership. Candidates who are not chosen for a scholarship, but are still interested in participating in the program, may do so by financing their own accommodations and admission.

Applicants should submit a completed online application form detailing their areas of scholarly interest. In this application, they should respond in detail to prompts inquiring about their initiative, previous success, and drive to contribute to a global society and sustainable environment. All application materials must be received by May 17, 2018. Questions may be directed to partnerships@oneyoungworld.com.

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The University of Groningen invites passionate undergraduate students to apply to its prestigious bachelor’s degree programs. The university cites several particular standards to applicants seeking admission.

In order to be eligible for undergraduate study, applicants must have already acquired education equivalent to pre-university education in the Netherlands. Applicants must be proficient in English. This may be demonstrated through secondary education in the USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, or Canada. It can also be demonstrated through three GCE A2-level certificates or bachelor programs completed in the previously listed countries. Finally, it can be exempted with completion of an International or European Baccalaureate diploma with English as the medium of instruction.

Some bachelor programs may require additional specific requirements. This is to ensure that all applicants have sufficient background knowledge and experience in those subjects. GPA is also taken into account for some programs. Programs such as Medicine and Dentistry have their own specific selection and placement procedures in place as well.

To apply, each applicant must upload a copy of his original diploma, with an appropriate official translation, if necessary. Students who have not yet graduated from a secondary or postsecondary institution should include a statement from the school confirming that they are currently enrolled, and the expected date of graduation. Transcripts must also be supplied. Proof of English proficiency, if needed, can be demonstrated via the IELTS, TOEFL, or ESOL examinations. These must have been completed within the last two years.

A CV should also be supplied, listing relevant work experience and related skills. Letters of motivation can be individually supplied, and references can be submitted from several referees who know the applicant well. Additionally, some programs may require course outlines, literature lists, writing samples, or GRE/GMAT scores (for graduate programs only). Questions about the application process can be directed to the admissions office at admission@rug.nl.

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Erasmus University invites qualified students to apply for the three-year BSc in International Business Administration at the Rotterdam School of Management. This program provides an excellent jump-start to a profound career in international business, or for distinguished studies abroad.

Graduates are currently found all over the world. Alumni are currently working in international environments where they are respected leaders in business and industry. The Rotterdam School of Management has a significant reputation around the world and is frequently recognized through global rankings in publications such as the Financial Times.

Each year, the program in International Business Administration admits no more than six hundred students. Applicants are ranked and considered for admission only if they submit applications by January 15. All supporting materials must be received by January 31. Before applying, all students must register for the IBA program in the Dutch national student registration system, Studielink. Once applications and registrations are received, students will be ranked. Rankings are determined by grade point average, mathematics grades, CV reputations, and responses to short answer questions about motivation.

Students should have taken mathematics at the calculus level and have adequate English language proficiency. This may be demonstrated through test results on the TOEFL or IELTS. All accepted students will also have a secondary school diploma which provides access to education at the university level in the student’s own home country.

Once ranked, placement will be determined within the program. Applicants who are ranked numbers 1-575 will automatically receive a placement and be notified of this by April 15. Those who rank 576 or higher will be placed on a waiting list. Rankings are calculated based on 50% GPA, 25% CV, and 25% short answer responses. More application information and questions may be directed to the administration of the program at https://www.eur.nl/e.

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Leiden University invites qualified international students to apply for its exceptional undergraduate programs. Some diplomas guarantee direct admission to Bachelor’s programs at Leiden. However, international diplomas do not meet this qualification. In addition, some programs at Leiden have limited enrollment quotas, including Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Technology, Criminology, Medicine, and Tax Law. As a result, students interested in these programs should apply as soon as possible.

To be admitted to any program, students must be proficient in Dutch or English. Holders of an International Baccalaureate diploma with Dutch B Higher, Dutch A1, or Dutch A2 do not need to take proficiency exams. To demonstrate English proficiency, students should submit scores on the IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English exam.

To apply, each student should first apply for an individual program of study in Studielink. These applications open October 1. Then, if a student is not automatically admitted to a program, they should complete an admissions application via Leiden University’s online admission portal. An application fee must be paid as well. Additional materials, such as transcripts with appropriate translations if necessary, along with letters of recommendation, may be submitted once the initial application has been submitted and received.

If admitted, students should prepare for their move to Leiden as soon as possible. Students should visit the New Student pages on the student website and request a student card at the Student Affairs Front Office. Students should also obtain LU-cards and sign up for an introduction program. Housing may be obtained via the university website.

Places are typically offered as early as April 15 and as late as August 31. The following table indicates the deadlines:

Application questions may be directed to the Student Affairs office at +31 (0)71 527 8011.

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The Oort Scholarship is offered annually by Leiden Observatory. This scholarship is designed for non-Dutch master’s students who excel in their fields. Students must be of exceptional academic ability and in dire need of financial support. The award is designed for students who already have undergraduate degrees in astronomy or physics and wish to obtain their master’s degree in Astronomy research at Leiden University. Acceptable degree programs include Astronomy Research, Astronomy and Cosmology, Astronomy and Instrumentation, or Astronomy and Data Science.

All materials must be submitted by October 1 for students starting in February, or by February 1 for students starting in September. The scholarship is only available to students who are not of the Dutch nationality. This award may not be combined with other types of financial support such as scholarships or grants. In addition, throughout the duration of the master’s studies program students must pay the statutory home tuition fees necessary to Leiden University.

If for whatever reason scholarship recipients stop their master’s studies, they must inform the Education Office Astronomy as soon as possible. Students are not eligible or this ward if they are pursuing astronomy specializations in Astronomy and Science Based Business, Astronomy and Science Communications and Society, or Astronomy and Education.

This award can be used for one year, with conditional renewal for a second year as long as the first year was completed successfully. Students will receive the tuition fee (just the residential fee) and an allowance of up to €11,000 per year for living costs. Partial scholarships may also be awarded. This award is paid out as a partial allowance.

To apply, students should apply for admission to the Astronomy master’s program through the online application system. Only applications that are submitted before the deadline are given full consideration. Students must also submit brief statements underlining the reasons why they satisfy the two conditions of outstanding academic merit and need for financial support. All contact information must be included as well. Materials and questions can be directed to masters@strw.leidenuniv.nl. Successful applicants will be notified within a month of the submission deadline.

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Delft University of Technology invites qualified and interested international applicants to apply for its stellar technology programs. Although application requirements are minimal, it is important that international students follow certain guidelines in order to receive full application consideration.

Applicants must have received secondary school diplomas that are considered to be equivalent to the Dutch pre-university diploma. Applications should have passed and received adequate marks on final examinations. Some programs necessitate that applicants have finished one year at a recognized Science University. They should submit certified copies of those original diplomas and lists of grades, translated into English, French, German or Dutch, if necessary. Applicants should also submit proof of language proficiency via the TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge examinations, along with an extensive resume or CV written in English.

Students should also submit proof of identity by photocopying the pages of their passports that provide name, date of birth, and passport expiration dates. If already in possession of full-time residency status in the Netherlands, applicants should submit copies of residency permits (both the front and back sides of the card). Finally, applicants should submit their selection of Numerus Clausus study programmes.

Applicants should keep in mind that certain BSc programmes only allow a certain amount of students and, as a result, have more specific selection criteria. Numerus Clausus study programs include: Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Urbanism, and Building Sciences, Industrial Design Engineering, Clinical Technology, and Nanobiology. Each student must individually select their study program based on personal interests, experiences, and academic skill. Faculty and admissions members within individual study programs will carefully review each application for program acceptability.

All applications must be received no later than January 15, 2018. Questions, further application information, or comments may be submitted to the university admissions team at info@tudelft.nl.

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