PhD Operations Management and Operations Research

The recruitment procedure for the positions funded by FEB starts every year around February; period of three weeks candidates can submit their application.

Language

English

TOEFL iBT: 92

IELTS: 6.5

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

• Groningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

• Operations and Quality Management
• Operations Research

Overview

For this purpose, FEB offers PhD positions to excellent candidates who recently graduated.

The PhD Operations Management and Operations Research candidates at University of Groningen will work on an individual project, leading to a doctoral dissertation.

Features

• Work on the dissertation is carried out under supervision of FEBRI fellows. Supervision is close and the PhD students are encouraged to present papers at international conferences and to publish in recognised international journals.

Programme Structure

Research

• Operations and logistics management
• Production/services in the supply chain
• Health care operations
• Planning and control of production systems/industrial services
• Industrial services
• Operations research

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 92

IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• PhD candidates for positions funded by the RUG are considered employees of the University of Groningen and receive a starting salary of approximately 2500 euro (gross). This salary increases yearly to achieve the final salary of approximately 3200 euro (gross). PhD candidates are expected to contribute to teaching or research. PhD candidates are expected to contribute to teaching for about 15% of their time.
• The recruitment procedure for the positions funded by FEB starts every year around February and during a period of three weeks candidates can submit their application. The application package usually consists of the application form, a motivation letter including the outline of a research proposal, a copy of the diploma and passport, an English proficiency test and an overview of grades.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

• If you apply for an available position and are accepted, the funding will be arranged for you. In other cases, you will have to arrange the funding yourself.

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands

1,214-1,618 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Operations Management and Operations Research.

• Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships — University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands — Grant: 100000 USD — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
• The Onassis Foundation Scholarship Program — University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands — Grant: 1000 EUR — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
• Prospect Burma Scholarships — University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9 — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027