Internship School Year
2025/2026Academic Position of the inviting researcher
Professor Designing Value Networks; Director Centre of Expertise Mission ZeroUniversity of the inviting researcher
THE HAGUE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Research lines/projects
Interdisciplinary research group focused on systemic design and sustainability transitions. Combines design-driven research, stakeholder co-creation, and value network modelling. Strong collaborations with regional partners, public institutions, and design professionals. Fellowship goal: strengthen international cooperation and enhance ongoing projects conceptually and methodologically. Visiting researcher gains access to an active research community and opportunities for real-world co-design projects. Offers mentorship in applied and transdisciplinary settings. Provides advanced facilities: co-design studios, digital collaboration tools, stakeholder networks, and field labs. Includes support for dissemination, publications, and project integration to ensure lasting research impact.
Preferred duration
3 weeks up to 6 weeks
Period in which the internship can be made
As from February 2026
Additional information
language - proficiency in English; nothing specific further
Ideal profile and expertise expected from the invited researcher
Projects, here a list for an overview: https://www.thuas.com/research/research-groups/designing-value-networks: Visiting researcher position in the Designing Value Networks group. Focus: systemic design, sustainability transitions, and value creation in complex ecosystems. Required background: design research, innovation management, or transition studies. Experience in participatory and co-creation methods. Ability to bridge theory and practice in collaboration, circular economy, and regenerative systems. Competence in design-led organizational change and socio-technical innovation. Contributions: conceptual development, methodological experimentation, and knowledge exchange. Goal: strengthen research on sustainable, shared, and systemic impact through value networks.