· You hold a master's degree of Linguistics, Language and Literature, Applied Linguistics, or a master's degree of Educational or Pedagogical Sciences. 

· You have followed a teacher education program at master's level (this is not strictly required, but particularly for masters in linguistics and languages, this is an added value).

· You have acquired knowledge about, and have a keen interest in, language education (in particular reading and writing instruction) or education in general (in particular professional development initiatives for teachers).

· You can work together with other researchers in a team. 

· You have excellent writing and speaking skills, in Dutch and English. 

· You have gained some knowledge about research methods and are prepared to extend your expertise in this regard. 

· You are motivated to attend international conferences and to work on international publications. 

This PhD study is part of the interdiscipli...