Research Assistant (AIO)
This category of PhD candidates are temporary employees of Wageningen University, usually for a period of 4 years. This category was in the past known as AIO or OIO, the Dutch abbreviation for Research Assistant.
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Sandwich PhD students
Sandwich PhD students are international PhD candidates who are not employed by Wageningen University but have a grant and in general only spend the initial and last 6-8 months of the 4-year PhD Programme in Wageningen. The first period is spent elaborating on the proposal, studying literature and following courses, while the last period is spent finishing the thesis. In the intermediate period the PhD candidate performs his/her research in the country of origin. These PhD candidates need to have the support of both their home institute and supervisor at Wageningen University. The actual research takes place in the PhD candidate’s own country under local supervision. During this period, contact with the supervisor in Wageningen is by e-mail and annual visits.
For Sandwich PhD students, the research proposal should preferably be linked to the applicant's country of origin, or of interest to research organisations in the applicant's country of origin. The preliminary research proposal must demonstrate that the applicant is competent in independent scientific research and has the qualities necessary to be enrolled in the PhD programme. Wageningen University will evaluate:
- Financial support of the home-institute
- Academic supervision of the home-institute
- The curriculum vitae of the supervisor in the home country
Staff
PhD candidates in this category are already employees of Wageningen University and are given the opportunity to conduct PhD research.
This category of PhD candidates will not be charged any fees. Registration at the Central Student Administration is also not necessary.
Guest PhD students
Guest PhD students are PhD candidates who perform their research at Wageningen University but are not employed by Wageningen University.
This category of PhD candidate has to pay a tuition fee and departmental fees. When applying to the PhD Programme of Wageningen University, the PhD candidate must be able to demonstrate at an early stage that he/she has secured appropriate financial support as well as commitment from the relevant department / institute in Wageningen.
External PhD students
PhD candidates in this category are not employed by Wageningen University and conduct (or have conducted) their research at an institute other than Wageningen University. The link with Wageningen University is primarily via the supervisor.
These PhD students do not pay a University Fee and are not entitled to an education budget. If the PhD candidate follows an education programme, it is paid for by the PhD sponsor.
Note: every PhD programme is a tailor made programme, developed to meet the requirements and needs of a specific PhD research. This means that the actual costs for a PhD programme vary per research project. Before a PhD candidate is accepted at Wageningen University all parties must agree upon the budget of the entire PhD programme.