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UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE SCHOLARSHIP (UTS)

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Application Deadline: 1 April 2027

LOCATION: The Netherlands

The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from non-EU/EER countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente.

ELIGIBILITY:

In order to be eligible for a the University of Twente Scholarship, you should meet all the requirements below.

Application for an UT scholarship is a procedure separate from the application for course entry at the University of Twente. Regardless of funding, you will need to gain an accademic admission letter first.

You have been (provisionally) admitted to one of the qualifying UT Master programmes starting in the academic year 2027/2028 (September). Please note: After completion of your application, it may take up to 8 weeks before you receive the results.

You must have a student number.

You have not graduated from a UT (under)graduate programme;

You comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa in the Netherlands (if applicable);

You comply with the general English language test requirement Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the subscore of speaking skills

You are not eligible for a Dutch study loan;

The University Twente Scholarship is a scholarship for excellent students. This means that you only belong to the best 5 to 10 percent of your graduation class at your home university. Self-knowledge is of the essence!

BENEFIT:

Scholarship Value:

€ 3,000 – € 22,000 for one year. If you have applied for a two-year programme, make sure you read the information about two-year study programmes below. 

Have a look at the overview of the estimated costs of living when studying at the University of Twente (excluding tuition fees).

Have a look at the overview of tuition fees when studying at the University of Twente.

Please note: This scholarship is meant as a compensation for study related costs. It is up to the scholarship student to decide how to spend the money. No costs (e.g. tuition fees) will be paid on your behalf.

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UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD  POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN QUANTITATIVE POLITICAL SCIENCE (VOTER ID PROJECT)

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Application Deadline: 26 June 2026, 12:00 BST

LOCATION: England

Applications for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Quantitative Political Science (Voter ID Project) at the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR), University of Oxford, are open.

ELIGIBILITY:

About the Role: The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work with Prof Petra Schleiter (Principal Investigator) to conduct research for an ESRC funded research project on the effects of voter ID in the UK. The appointee will be part of a research team including co-Is Prof. Margit Tavits and Prof Jonathan Homola.

The project examines the effects on voters’ behaviour and attitudes of the introduction of mandatory photo ID in the UK, where citizens have no national ID cards. It combines (i) original surveys with embedded experiments with the analysis of historical data on the introduction of voter ID in (ii) Northern Ireland in the early 2000s, and (iii) in the English voter ID trials of 2018 and 2019. The Postdoctoral researcher will work closely with other members of the team, including the PI and Co-Is.

About You: You will contribute to designing a survey experiment, code and test survey instruments, monitor data collection with the survey firm, and carry out data‑quality checks. Additionally, you will adapt existing and develop new research methods suited to the data, while managing your own research activities and workload with appropriate initiative and judgement. Furthermore, you must hold or be close to completion of a doctorate in political science or a related field and have experience of survey experiments, survey design and survey data analysis as well expertise in advanced quantitative methods, research design, and experience of working in R.

This position is full-time and fixed-term for 12 months and available from 1 September 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please email the DPIR HR Team. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.

Application Process: Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the University’s job pages.  You will be required to upload a recent CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Only applications received before 12 noon (UK time) on Friday 26 June 2026 can be considered. Please quote reference 186584 in all correspondence.   Interviews will take place as soon as possible there after.

Read further information on the application process.

BENEFIT:

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing and additional leave after long service.

One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.

A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.

An excellent contributory pension scheme.

Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.

Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

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