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Bridging Gaps Programme 2027

Requirements

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Documents to submit

As part of your application, you will have to upload the following documents:

• The application form that includes a brief, motivation and research proposal. Please use the form provided below only.
• A testimonial letter from a teacher, dean or other authorized academic institute concerning your academic ability and the study project in the Netherlands. It should also include a testimony that your English is of a sufficient level to participate in the program (written and speaking).
• An essay, paper or article in English written by you, that provides a sample of your writing skills and ability to write a piece of academic research. You may submit a previously written piece. It should be approximately 1000-3000 words. If the piece you wish to submit is significantly longer than this, please choose an extract from the text (for example, one chapter of your thesis).
• The signed Declaration of Intent. Please use the form provided below.

When you are ready to submit your application, you do this by clicking on ‘Apply for 2027’ You will be guided to a form where you can submit all your information and documents. Submissions sent by email and that are incomplete will not be considered. When submitting the documents, please make sure that your name is clearly indicated in every file, preferably in the title.

Please be aware that we value original, self-made texts with small ‘imperfect parts’ over perfect texts made with the use of Artificial Intelligence. All content should be originally yours. You must comply to the rules of AI-use of the Vrije Universiteit, which can be found here: https://vu.nl/en/student/examinations/generative-ai-your-use-our-expectations. For the application forms, we do not support the use of AI tools.

The deadline for applying is 17th of January 2026!

Before you apply, make sure to have read all the necessary information on the website, the brochure, as well as the requirements page.

Form downloads

Application_Letter_Bridging_Gaps_2027.docx

Declaration_of_Intent_2027_.docx