Ghent University offers PhD “sandwich” scholarships to promising PhD students from developing countries. These scholarships allow students to conduct 50% of their PhD research at Ghent University in the “North” and the other 50% at a university in a developing country in the “South.
This approach promotes collaboration and knowledge exchange between institutions in different parts of the world while supporting the academic and research goals of the students.
As a student who wants to study in Belgium, this is an opportunity you should quickly grab to enjoy a quality education.
Program of Study
Doctoral Programs offered at the Universities.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria for Ghent University’s PhD “Sandwich” Scholarships:
- Candidates must be nationals of and come from a developing country.
- The research proposals must be jointly submitted by the candidate, a supervisor (promoter) at Ghent University, and a supervisor at the partner university in the developing country (South).
- There are no restrictions on the field of research, but preference will be given to relevant topics for development.
- Only degree students, specifically those who intend to obtain a (joint) PhD degree at Ghent University, are eligible to apply.
- Exchange students are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Ghent University aims to encourage more female researchers to apply for this scholarship. Therefore, a Ghent University supervisor can support a maximum of two candidates per call, provided they are of different genders.
Target Group
Least Developed Countries:
Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia
Low-Income Countries (which are not LDCs):
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Syria
Lower Middle Income Countries and Territories (which are not LDCs):
Algeria, Angola, Belize, Bolivia, Cabo Verde, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, El Salvador, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samao, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tokelau, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Zimbabwe
Other Countries:
South Africa
Host Institution
Ghent University and University in a developing country.
Scholarship Value
Ghent University offers a PhD scholarship that covers a total of 24 months. As part of this scholarship, the Ghent University promoter receives a bench fee of €310 per month for the student’s research conducted in Ghent. Additionally, there is an €8000 travel budget provided to cover a portion of the operational costs and travel expenses for both the student and the promoters, including those from Ghent University and the local promoter.
Where and how to apply
To apply for this scholarship, you should follow these steps:
- Complete the application forms in English.
- Submit the application forms electronically via email to [email protected].
- Ensure that your Ghent University supervisor submits the following two documents:
- a. An advisory statement on the candidate, expressing the supervisor’s opinion regarding the candidate’s potential as a future researcher.
- b. An advisory statement on the ethical and biosafety aspects of the proposed research project.
- These documents, along with the completed application forms, should be submitted as part of your scholarship application.
Deadline
The closing date for the University of Ghent Doctoral Scholarships is 2 February 2023.
Scholarship Link
For detailed information about the Scholarship, please visit the Official Website.
