Application for Fellowship for STARS.nl: Student Training And Research Semester in the Netherlands

Study-&-Research abroad at the University of Twente

 

 

 

Located in Enschede, Netherlands, the University of Twente is a public research university that offers degree programs in the social, physical, and engineering sciences.  The entrepreneurial spirit is one of Twente’s core values, as the university styles itself as a university of technology with high social impact.  A high tec, human touch university, Twente’s campus is the only American-style campus in Netherlands.

Some 3,300 scientists and other professionals work together on cutting-edge research and innovations with real-world relevance and providing inspiring education for students. The enterprising university encourages students to develop an entrepreneurial spirit.

As a research university, the University of Twente emphasizes technical developments and their importance to individuals and society. This is reflected in Twente’s 20 bachelor’s and 31 master’s that are administered by five faculties. All bachelor’s and master’s degree-programs at the University of Twente are accredited by NVAO, the national accreditation organization.

Fellowship Application Deadline: August 18th, 2025

Apply today for a spring ’26 study-&-research abroad program in Germany at the Technology University of Dresden. Admitted students receive a $5,000 fellowship and are not required to pay tuition in Germany. They will take classes overseas, transfer credits to WSU, and graduate on time.

There are 2 complementary applications for a complete application packet. These applications must be submitted in parallel.

  • The 1st is for the foundational exchange program at the University of Twente. Please, complete it at this link, after following the steps summarized here. This application is due no later than September 1, 2025.
  • The 2nd is for the research component with the $5,000 fellowship. Please, complete it by filling out and submitting the following form. This application is due no later than August 18, 2025.
Required Application Documents
  1. Resume and WSU transcript
  2. List of remaining courses prior to graduation, endorsed by the applicant’s academic advisor
  3. Name, department, and e-mail address of a professor who taught the applicant a course related to environmental sustainability and who is willing to provide a recommendation letter discussing the applicant’s technical skills and potential for research success
  4. Two-page max, single-spaced motivation letter to describe:
    • career goals
    • rationale to conduct environmental sustainability research in the Netherlands
    • any prior experience with research, internships, international education
    • any prior experience with any kind of environmental sustainability research
    • any prior experience with languages and cultures other than American
Heritage Details
  • Native American – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who would maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment.
  • Asian – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
  • African American / Black – A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
  • Hispanic or Latin – A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander – A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.
  • White – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.
  • Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latin) – All persons who identify with more than one of the above races.