Dr. Marijke Haverkorn Van Rijsewijk

Professor

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Biography

Marijke Haverkorn conducts research on the birth and death cycles of stars in the Milky Way. Her work especially focuses on the role of magnetic fields in the gas surrounding stars, with the aim of developing a comprehensive and detailed model of the magnetic field structure in the Milky Way. She investigates the Galactic ecosystem, which involves the interplay of interstellar gas, cosmic rays, and magnetic fields within the Milky Way, utilizing measurements of radio emission through LOFAR telescopes and numerical modeling techniques.

Research Interests

Astrophysics Magnetism Interstellar Medium Radio-Polarimetry Optical Polarimetry

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Leading research and teaching in astrophysics, focusing on astrophysical magnetism.

Awards

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ERC Consolidator Grant

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NWO-CAS Programme Radio Astronomy

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Membership of the Young Academy Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences

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NWO Innovative Research Incentive Scheme VIDI grant

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Teacher Award Radboud Faculty of Science

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
  • Passport or ID
  • 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).