Application & admissions
Applicants to the Sustainability Science, Policy and Practice programme must meet the following requirements:
- master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics, humanities, engineering, political science or other natural or social science
- excellent written and verbal English language skills
- demonstrable ability to pursue independent research through prior work and academic distinction
The application must include the following:
- certified copies of your certificates and grades (preferably scanned)
- proof of English proficiency (preferably scanned/native speakers and students who have received their bachelor’s or master’s education in English are exempt)
- motivation letter (in Word or PDF)
- two letters of recommendation by current or former professors or employers (preferably scanned but originals to be sent as well)
- one–page PhD research proposal (in Word or PDF)
- curriculum vitae (in Word or PDF)
- copy of your passport (preferably scanned)
- passport size picture (preferably scanned)
- proof of financial assistance through for example an obtained fellowship (otherwise do contact us first regarding funding opportunities)
To obtain application forms for the Sustainability Science, Policy and Protection Programme, or to ask questions about the application process, housing, residence permits, living costs or any other concerns, please contact us at Icisoffice@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
Applications to the Sustainability Science, Policy and Practice programme are accepted year round.
Code of conduct for recruitment of researchers
All applications are considered according to the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, a list of principles outlined in the European Charter for Researchers. We are committed to providing transparency in the recruitment process and equal treatment to all applicants.
