PhD candidates Radboudumc

About scientific training at Radboud university medical center

Why do research at the Radboudumc?

• A combination of life sciences, health sciences and clinical practice, with an impressive infrastructure comprising of three research institutes and cutting edge technology centers.
• An environment focused on cross-disciplinary research divided into research themes where the main aim is to achieve relevant translations to care and cure solutions and so have a significant impact on healthcare.
• Researchers at all levels are given a tailored-made program that includes individual coaching.
• Plenty of opportunities to further develop your professional competencies by means of  three talent management programs (Da Vinci, Galilei and Hypatia) as well as extra courses in a variety of disciplines.
• A joint campus with Radboud University, strengthening its position as a research and learning facility.
• PhD and postdoc salaries are higher compared to many other European countries and the USA
• Support in finding accommodation and requesting work and resident permits.
• Advantageous terms and conditions of employment. 

Why live in Nijmegen?

• An internationally orientated city with international airports nearby.
• Ideally centered with cities as Amsterdam, Brussels and Dusseldorf just a few hours’ drive away.
• Scenic surrounding with the city located beside the river Waal en surrounded by a diverse landscape. 
• The oldest city of the Netherlands with many social and cultural activities.
• Excellent public transport and safe bike paths.
• Holds international sports events such as the International Four Days Marches, the Zevenheuvelen Run, Marieken Run.  

 Why work in the Netherlands?

• Dutch scientific research is rated disproportionately high internationally.
• Most people can speak good English, making it easier to communicate.
• Reduction in tax for immigrants with specialized knowledge. Subject to conditions, candidates can apply for ‘Expatriate status’, sometimes known as ‘the 30% rule’ where the first 30% of your gross income is tax-free.
• Subject to conditions, 40% tax reduction on mortgage interest rates when buying a house. 
• In nearly all situations, the partner is also allowed to work in the Netherlands.

External PhD candidates

It is also possible to become an external PhD candidate. As such, you will receive support in conducting research and writing a thesis from one of our professors, who acts as your provisional PhD supervisor. You and your PhD supervisor must make agreements on this collaboration. A number of things have been arranged somewhat differently for external PhD candidates than for regular PhD candidates who are employed by the university.

> Information for external PhD candidates is available at the website of the Radboud University

Graduate schools

Radboudumc promotes a dynamic and stimulating environment whereby candidates are stimulated to push their own and scientific boundaries. Our scientific training is organized in three graduate schools, synonymous with the three research institutes:

• Radboud Institute for Health Sciences
• Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences
• Donders Center for Medical Neuroscience, which is part of the interfaculty Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour 

Our graduate schools also have the mission to have a significant impact on healthcare. The four core strategic principles of Radboudumc help in this. Through transferable skills training and additional Radboudumc unique educational learning objectives, covering personalized healthcare and patient-as-partner principles, candidates will graduate with a broader range of skills. The graduate schools ensure seamless transition from Master’s to PhD and maintain high-quality assurance standards of training and supervision.