frequently asked questions

You need to write 1 cover letter, stating why you want to pursue a PhD in the Princess Máxima Center and which project(s) has/have your first (and second and third) choice. The cover letter can be addressed to ‘Selection Committee of Máxima Butterfly programme’

You have to use the mandatory format for the resume.

The selected candidates will be offered a full-time PhD position at the Princess Máxima Center, initially for one year. Upon successful evaluation of the first year, the contract will be extended for three more years (total: 4 years). Your gross salary will be in line with the collective labour agreement (CAO Ziekenhuizen). The full-time gross monthly salary ranges from € 3043 to start with in the first year, to € 3468 after 3 years.

Yes, visa costs will be covered

You will visit another institute for 2 times 3 months within your PhD programme.

If your degree is not listed in the guidelines but you think you do have the needed skills, your degree will be evaluated. This will be done case by case.

See guidelines.

See guidelines.

This is not possible.

If you have the relevant degrees you can apply, but only the work experience is not enough.

No, you have been for more than 12 month in The Netherlands in the past 3 years.

The positions are fully funded. However, it is very much encouraged to also apply for additional funding as this is an important part of your training as researcher.

The project will be for 4 years (see guidelines)

No, there will be only 1 (the current) recruitment round. This recruitment round will close on 31st January 2023 23:59 CET.

Please check: https://www.nuffic.nl/en/subjects/diploma/education-systems, click on your country and overview of diploma’s. Check if your degree is comparable to a “WO Master’s degree”. Or check the PDF with detailed information.

Have a look at: https://maximabutterfly.com/vacancies/

Scroll down the page to find all 52 positions. If you click on read more you will be redirected to the main vacancy text and you will not see the other project descriptions.