Dr. Sander Chan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sander Chan is an associate professor at Radboud University specializing in global environmental governance. With over 15 years of experience in research, he aims to contribute scientific knowledge and education towards a greener, fairer, and more resilient future. His research encompasses the development of methodologies to assess the performance of transboundary state and non-state cooperation in sustainable development and climate change governance. He is actively engaged in initiatives related to environmental policy and sustainable development, focusing on local contexts within global governance frameworks. Chan collaborates with various stakeholders, including local governments and communities, to foster leadership and strengthen capacities in the Global South. He is involved in several significant research projects, including the ACHIEVE project aimed at climate action and the BioCAM4 initiative, which maps trends in Natural Based Climate Solutions globally and addresses opportunities and challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Sander Chan conducts research on global environmental governance and teaches courses related to environmental policy and sustainable development.

Awards

#1

Global Health Research Leadership Award

2021-06-01

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
  • 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).