The MD/PhD Amsterdam UMC/UvA Scholarship program combines the medical Master program with PhD research. This program is only accesible for Amsterdam UMC/UvA students

The Amsterdam UMC/UvA MD/PhD program combines the medical Master’s degree program of the UvA with PhD research. It offers the opportunity to graduate in a shorter time. Students participating in this program can prepare for their Master and Doctorate degree simultaneously

The deadline for application: 15 August 2025

Difference between MD/PhD students of Amsterdam UMC/UvA and Amsterdam UMC/VU

An MD/PhD student combines the Master and PhD within a formalized study arrangement. For Amsterdam UMC/UvA this program is offered in the form of a scholarship. This MD/PhD scholarschip is only accesible for Amsterdam UMC/UvA students. The MD/PhD programme for Amsterdam UMC/VU students has a different design. Find more information here

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