TI runs its own merit-based scholarship program for students in the research master program. Over the years, we have offered scholarships to some 50% of the students that entered the program. Percentages are even higher for second-year students; all second year students who qualify for admission to the second year get a fee waiver. The vast majority of second year students get additional income from part-time appointments as teaching or research assistant.
Tinbergen Institute has three levels of scholarships (level academic year 2024-25 for first-year students):
Students who meet the requirements to pass to the second year, irrespective of their GPA, receive in year two a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly contribution to health care insurance of 40 euros. Additional full and partial scholarships will be available in the second year based on performance in the first year. The full second year scholarship is €1100 in addition to the teaching assistant income from giving tutorials for the first year core courses. For details on scholarship regulations that apply in 2024 we refer to the scholarship regulations.
Applicants who would like to be considered for a TI scholarship should indicate this on the application form. Because the institute’s resources are limited, prospective students are advised to apply for external funding as well (see e.g. Study in NL).
Students in the program’s PhD phase are typically employed by one of the TI faculties as PhD researchers. These are full-time positions that come with all of the benefits of employment, including a good salary. A gross salary starts at € 2,541/€ 2,960 per month (depending on the duration of the contract). In their final year, students receive a monthly gross wage of € 3,247. Most positions include a small teaching assignment to help the students gain teaching experience, which is useful for those considering an academic career.
| EEA national | € 2,530 |
| non-EEA national | € 17,000 |
| EEA students holding an EUR, UvA or VU Master's degree | € 2,530 |
| students holding a Master's degree from another Dutch university | € 17,000 |
In the PhD phase no tuition fees are charged.