Dr. Gerbert Kraaykamp

Professor

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Biography

Professor Gerbert Kraaykamp focuses on the intergenerational transmission of social inequality. His research delves into how aspects of parental upbringing and socialization impact a person's educational career, with particular attention to gender differences. Additionally, he investigates the consequences of educational differentiation on high-brow cultural involvement, sports participation, health behaviors, and opinions regarding sexuality, marriage, and gender roles. Kraaykamp primarily employs quantitative-empirical research methods, with a focus on longitudinal and cross-national comparisons. He coordinates data collections for several significant projects, including the European Social Survey in the Netherlands and the Netherlands Longitudinal Lifecourse Survey.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Holding the chair in Empirical Sociology and leading various research projects.

Awards

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GAK-Netspar Research Grant

2020-01-01
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ZonMw-Covid19 Research Grant

2020-01-01
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Nwo-NWA Research Grant

2019-01-01
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Nwo-PROO Research Grant

2019-01-01
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Nwo-Talent Research Grant

2017-01-01

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
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  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).