M20 PhD Programme open from 3 February 2025

The 2025 application round for the M20 PhD Programme for interdisciplinary PhD research will open on 3 February and end on 17 March 2025. The programme advances the university’s interdisciplinary research programme by funding new PhD positions each year over the coming decades.

The M20 Programme is the Ubbo Emmius Foundation’s long-term initiative for PhD candidates looking to pursue a career in interdisciplinary research. The programme advances the university’s interdisciplinary research programme by funding new PhD positions each year over the coming decades. Funding for this programme was provided exclusively by a private donor and is managed by the Ubbo Emmius Foundation. For more information on the M20 call, please visit the Ubbo Emmius Foundation website. Also the Call for Proposals document (pdf) can be found there.

It is the M20 Programme's goal to develop scholars with the interdisciplinary foundation required to address society’s most pressing challenges. After the pilot round with 4 PhD students in 2022, 10 new candidates will be able to join each year.

M20 Matchmaking Event

The Schools for Science and Society will organise a matchmaking event on January 29 to offer an opportunity to learn more about topics presented by the Schools. You can explore the M20 process overview to understand how the Ubbo Emmius Fund supports your interdisciplinary ambitions, gain valuable insights through tips and tricks shared by an experienced M20 supervisor and participate in matchmaking sessions to connect with potential collaborators and supervisors, helping you kickstart your project.