No specific application deadlines for a standalone 'PhD in Cancer' were found; PhD positions are typically advertised individually and applications are evaluated as submitted (not cohort-based). Candidates may be informed before the end of December whether they will be invited for an interview; interview dates (for specific programs) were scheduled for February 5-6, 2026.

Degree Certificate

Personal Statement

Transcript

Bachelor Degree

Minimum GPA

Candidates must hold a master's diploma (or have passed the 'doctoraal' exam) — a Dutch master's or equivalent qualification is required and equivalence is assessed by the Graduate School. LUMC indicates an MSc degree is expected. No specific PhD GPA threshold is stated. Applicants must find a supervisor willing to supervise their research; at least one supervisor (promotor) must have ius promovendi. PhD research typically lasts around 4 years.

Annual registration fees for PhD candidates are described as two tariffs: a low tariff of EUR 400 per year and a high tariff of EUR 2800 per year. A minimum registration/payment of three years is mandatory. No total program cost, application fee for PhD, or detailed funding/scholarship information was provided in the content.

PhD in Cancer

Class Profile

Eligibility Criteria

Application Requirements

Fees and Funding