Questions tagged [netherlands]
On standards or conventions specific to the higher education system in the Netherlands which differs in structure and style from the systems in other parts of the world.
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PhD supervision in the Netherlands: what ranks can supervise?
I've heard word that in the Netherlands only a professor/hoogleraar can supervise PhD students but I've found little to solidly confirm this. I've also heard that in practice, other arrangements are ...
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How are years of experience counted for determining level on salary scale for a Netherlands postdoc?
I am going to start a postdoc at a Dutch university. This is my second postdoc, and my contract says I am on salary scale 10, level 8. I am assuming that they counted 5 years of PhD and 3 years of my ...
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PhD in the Netherlands: Can I negotiate the starting step in my salary scale?
I am going to join a PhD position in one of the TUs in the Netherlands. This question pertains to the salary I can expect. I have worked 2 years after my bachelors and 3 years after my masters. For ...
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My master thesis supervisor wants me to continue as his PhD student, but he has no funds at the moment. Any advice?
I am currently working on my master thesis in physics and mathematics and will finish within a few months. My supervisor told me he would like to continue with my thesis' research subject and asked me ...
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Differences between MSc Program in Engineering in TU and Research Universities in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands what is the difference between universities of technology (TU's) and research universities?
Also both universities of technology and of research offer engineering MSc programs. Is ...
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Is quitting PhD a good decision in my case?
Currently, I am at one and half years into my PhD in Netherlands. I had burnout at the end of my first year, I got some help but I don't think I am able to work still at my full potential.
The burnout ...
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Is it common for professors in The Netherlands to change institutions as they go up the ranks, or to speed up the promotion process?
I have heard that it is common for Assistant Professors or Associate Professors in The Netherlands to apply for positions at other Dutch institutions to improve their chances of promotion. Is this ...
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What is the function or role of a propaedeutic diploma (in e.g. The Netherlands)?
I recently came across the term "propaedeutic diploma" in the CV of a Dutch academic. According to Wikipedia, it's a diploma given for successfully completing the first year of university study, and ...
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How to address interest in getting treatment for (potential) ADHD whilst applying for a PhD grant, so that I don't alarm anyone?
I don't actually have an actual diagnosis of ADHD, growing up I never really addressed it, as treating such isn't really common where I grew up. However recently I took an interest in it, and alas I ...
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What is the difference between the promoter and the advisor?
I am applying for a Ph.D. position at Netherlands and I see that there will be a promoter and an advisor. I have never seen such a title as "promoter". What is the difference between the two titles?
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What does graduated mean in the Netherlands?
I have been admitted to a Master in the Netherlands, but my diploma will be awarded after the enroloment date there. However, the university says they can process my admission if I send them an ...
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What is purpose and meaning of "Propositions" in PhD thesis?
I found a weird and intuitively strange document that is submitted with the thesis. It is called
Propositions To accompanying a dissertation on the.....
and it is such a strange thing included, ...
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What kind of questions can I expect in an an interview for an Associate Professor position in the Netherlands?
I am an Asst Prof working at a mid-size liberal arts college in the US.
Recently I applied for an Associate Professor position in the Netherlands and got invited to do a Zoom interview. I’m pumped! I’...
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Estimating postdoc salary with "30% ruling" in the Netherlands and is postdoc a "scientific" position?
I'm trying to estimate the salary of a postdoc position in the Netherlands. I know that if approved for the "30% ruling," 30% of the gross income is tax-free. But, there are three category in the 30% ...
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What is the difference between "docent" (lecturer) and "Universitair docent" (Asst. Prof.) in the Dutch system?
I see many job openings for "docent" or "Universitair docent" on Dutch job boards. Curious, I checked out Wikipedia for more info and, while I learned about the structure there, it isn't clear to me ...
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