Project Overview
About the Position
UMCG is recruiting a doctoral candidate for a project on teams and networks in district nursing (team en netwerk in de wijkverpleging). The research studies how nursing teams are organised in Dutch neighbourhood care, how professional networks around clients function, and how team composition and collaboration affect quality and continuity of care at home.
The project combines qualitative fieldwork with quantitative analysis of care-organisation data, working closely with district nursing providers and municipal health actors. The candidate will interview professionals, observe team practices, analyse network structures and contribute to design recommendations for the rapidly changing Dutch home-care sector. The position is a salaried PhD track under the CAO-UMC collective agreement.
Candidate Profile
Applicants hold a master's degree in nursing science, health sciences, organisational science or a related discipline, and have an interest in health-services and workforce research. Because the fieldwork runs in Dutch district nursing organisations, fluency in Dutch is required for interviews and observations, while reporting and publication take place in English. The doctoral training runs through the UMCG's graduate programme with a supervisory team spanning health services research and organisational sociology.
Highlights
- Team organisation in Dutch district nursing
- Professional network analysis around home-care clients
- Qualitative fieldwork combined with quantitative analysis
- Health-services research on quality and continuity of care
- Collaboration with care providers and municipal actors
- Salaried PhD track, CAO-UMC collective agreement
Funding and Duration
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Award or position | PhD fellowship / salaried position |
| Stipend / salary | PhD salary per CAO-NU scale (UMCG), approx. EUR 3,204 - EUR 4,051 gross/month |
| Duration | Four-year doctoral track |
Eligibility and Requirements
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Applicant eligibility | Worldwide |
| Academic preparation | Master's in nursing science, health sciences or a related discipline; Dutch required for fieldwork |
| Language | English proficiency required; Dutch needed for clinical, fieldwork or client-facing components |
Application dates
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment status | Open |
| Deadline | 1 November 2026 |
| Location | Groningen, Netherlands |
About University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
UMCG is one of the largest university medical centres in the Netherlands and the academic hospital of the University of Groningen. It combines patient care with biomedical research and graduate education, organised around research institutes covering neuroscience, oncology, ageing, regenerative medicine and population health. The centre employs PhD candidates and postdocs on salaried contracts under the Dutch collective agreement for university medical centres (CAO-UMC). Research and clinical vacancies, including physician-researcher tracks and technical R&D roles, are published on its recruitment portal werkenbijumcg.nl.
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Contact
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Important Notes
- Application deadline: 1 November 2026 - late or incomplete applications are normally not considered.
- Listing details were recorded from the official source at the time of publication; always confirm the latest requirements on the official page before applying.
- Prepare the documents listed in the eligibility and application sections before starting the online form - transcripts, CV and references take the longest to collect.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the official page before the deadline: 1 November 2026. Read the eligibility requirements carefully and prepare all requested documents - early applications are strongly recommended for competitive awards.
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Application guides
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English language requirements
No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is requested for this employed Dutch position; English is assessed through the application documents and an interview in English.
Official Link
https://werkenbijumcg.nl/en/-/vacatures/promovendus-team-en-netwerk-in-de-wijkverpleging/10419-02s000apap
Frequently asked questions
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What is the deadline for Promovendus: Team en netwerk in de wijkverpleging (District Nursing Teams & Networks) - UMCG, Netherlands?
The application deadline is 2 November 2026 (1 November 2026). Applications received after that date are not considered, so treat it as a hard cut-off (Europe/Amsterdam time) and leave time for references and transcripts. Closing time not specified — confirm with the provider before you leave it until the last day: the source names Europe/Amsterdam but gives no clock time.
Is Promovendus: Team en netwerk in de wijkverpleging (District Nursing Teams & Networks) - UMCG, Netherlands fully funded?
This is a fully funded award: tuition is covered and a living stipend is provided for the duration of the programme. €3,204/month.
Who is eligible to apply for Promovendus: Team en netwerk in de wijkverpleging (District Nursing Teams & Networks) - UMCG, Netherlands?
This opportunity is open to applicants worldwide. Host-country status is not a requirement, although you must still satisfy the visa rules for Netherlands. Applications are assessed by University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG).
How do I apply for Promovendus: Team en netwerk in de wijkverpleging (District Nursing Teams & Networks) - UMCG, Netherlands?
Applications for Promovendus: Team en netwerk in de wijkverpleging (District Nursing Teams & Networks) - UMCG, Netherlands are submitted directly to University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) through the provider's own application portal — use the Apply button on this page to open it. NextApply does not process applications or charge a fee.
Is an English proficiency test required for Promovendus: Team en netwerk in de wijkverpleging (District Nursing Teams & Networks) - UMCG, Netherlands?
The source does not state whether an English proficiency test is required for this listing — confirm the requirement (if any) with the provider before applying.
What study level does Promovendus: Team en netwerk in de wijkverpleging (District Nursing Teams & Networks) - UMCG, Netherlands offer?
This listing is offered at PhD level. That describes the qualification on offer, not a credential you must already hold — check the provider's stated entry requirements before applying.
Hosted by
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
UMCG is one of the largest university medical centres in the Netherlands and the academic hospital of the University of Groningen. It combines patient care with biomedical research and graduate education, organised around research institutes covering neuroscience, oncology, ageing, regenerative medicine and population health. The centre employs PhD candidates and postdocs on salaried contracts under the Dutch collective agreement for university medical centres (CAO-UMC). Research and clinical vacancies, including physician-researcher tracks and technical R&D roles, are published on its recruitment portal werkenbijumcg.nl.
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