BSc & MSc projects
We provide a number of potential Bachelor and Master of Science projects, ranging from theoretical projects involving the mathematical modeling of communities and their evolution to projects involving (international) fieldwork, taxonomy and (population) genetics in collaboration with other groups and institutes.
For MSc research projects, QBD shares a joint application procedure with WEN and E&B. Available MSc research projects are posted on this list. Once you've found projects or researchers that match your interest, you can sign up for a project through this form. We will review new applications every two weeks (Sept-July) and bring you in contact with researchers for an interview. Do you have your own research idea? Please contact a prospective supervisor to discuss the options. For any questions, please contact: EC.MSc.projects@uu.nl.
For BSc projects, below you can find a current overview of projects, subdivided according to the major research pillars of QBD. Found a project you would like to do or receive more information about? Fill out the application form and we will contact you as soon as possible! For more general questions about our projects, please don't hesitate to mail Monique de Jager (m.dejager@uu.nl).

1. Biodiversity in Patterns and Process
How can we best quantitatively describe and analyse ecosystem dynamics?

2. Natural functions and services
How are natural goods and services distributed across space and time?

3. Collections and Systematics
How is plant diversity organized and how to best preserve it?
4. Education of Natural History
How to convey our understanding using educational programs?