Dr. Laurens Klerkx

Professor

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Biography

Laurens Klerkx is an Emeritus Professor at Wageningen University, specializing in Agrifood Innovation and Transition within the Knowledge and Technology Innovation Group. He obtained his PhD and has been internationally recognized for his expertise in agricultural innovation studies, particularly in social science research. His work focuses on various essential areas including institutional change, transdisciplinary science, co-innovation approaches, and innovation policy. Over his career, he has authored and co-authored more than 90 articles in international peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to policy-oriented publications and engaging with prominent organizations such as the World Bank and the European Commission. Klerkx has played a crucial role in advising and facilitating multi-stakeholder networks aimed at innovation and has held advisory positions in research programs across Europe and Australia. He is actively involved in the editorial boards of several international journals and has contributed to various synthesis workshops addressing systemic perspectives on innovation.

Research Interests

Requirements for Wageningen University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field of science relevant to the selected programme Sufficient academic performance (unweighted average 70% or 7.0/10.0) Basic knowledge of Statistics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or recent transcript if not graduated)
  • Transcript of academic records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)
  • Statement of Purpose (optional but recommended for specializations)
  • Copy of passport
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are 2 years (120 ECTS). Admission decisions are usually issued within 6-8 weeks.