No call for proposals for the M20 PhD programme in its current form in 2026

The board of the Ubbo Emmius Fund has decided not to issue a call for proposals for interdisciplinary PhD research within the M20 PhD programme in its current form in 2026. This means that the call will not be reopened in February 2026 and that it will not be possible to submit proposals at that time. We therefore advise researchers not to develop new proposals for this round at this time.

The future format of the programme is currently under review. Further information will follow. The M20 PhD Programme is a long term initiative of the Ubbo Emmius Fund for doctoral candidates who aspire to a career in interdisciplinary research. The programme contributes to the university’s interdisciplinary research profile by funding PhD positions. The funding is provided entirely by a private donor and is managed by the Ubbo Emmius Fund.