Ghent University Scholarships in Belgium 2025

BelgiumGhent University
BelgiumScholarshipFully FundedRolling deadlinephd
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Belgium
Region
Europe
Institution
Ghent University
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This listing covers a Scholarships opportunity for eligible applicants. The application deadline is February 19, 2025.

KEY DETAILS - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: February 19, 2025

ELIGIBILITY - Candidates must be citizens of one of the developing nations listed. - It is necessary to submit a collaborative research proposal with supervisors from Ghent University and the Partner University. - Women are particularly urged to apply. - Students on exchange are not eligible. - The mobility plan for the scholarship in Belgium must be accepted by applicants. - It is anticipated that the initial research stay will start on October 1, 2025, and end on February 28, 2026. - All areas of study are welcome, though development-related subjects are given emphasis. - Applications are only accepted from candidates seeking a combined PhD at Ghent University. - Students who have at least 36 months of research left in their PhD degree are eligible to enroll. - Country: Belgium. - Financial coverage: Complete financial support. - Eligible Regions: Gambia, Afghanistan, Cuba, Angola, Zimbabwe, Bolivia, Bhutan, Nigeria, Mali, Pakistan, Mauritania, Congo, South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire, Burundi, Egypt, Cambodia, Eswatini, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guatemala, Eritrea, India, Ethiopia, Jordan, Guinea, Kenya, Guinea-Bissau, Comoros, Ghana, Haiti, Kyrgyzstan, Kiribati, Micronesia, Lesotho, Mongolia, Liberia, Morocco, Madagascar, Nicaragua, Malawi, Burkina, Faso, Papua, New Guinea, Mozambique, Philippines, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Niger, Tajikistan, Rwanda, Tokelau, Sao Tome and Principe, Tunisia, Senegal, Ukraine, El Salvador, Chad, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Honduras, Sierra Leone, Uzbekistan, Solomon Islands, Vietnam, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Bangladesh, Capo Verde, Peru, Benin, Cameroon, , Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Indonesia, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Samao, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Iran, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Algeria, Syrian Arab Republic, Belize, Ecuador. - Benefits :. - 24-month tuition fee waiver. - €310 per month for research expenses. - A travel budget of about €8,000. - The chance to attend a top university in Europe. - Enables students to travel throughout Europe and do out study. - Overseas applicants can study in Europe for free thanks to Ghent University Scholarships. - Apply now : Link. - Image credit : Link.

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Eligibility criteria

20 requirements to review

  • Candidates must be citizens of one of the developing nations listed.
  • It is necessary to submit a collaborative research proposal with supervisors from Ghent University and the Partner University.
  • Women are particularly urged to apply.
  • Students on exchange are not eligible.
  • The mobility plan for the scholarship in Belgium must be accepted by applicants.
  • It is anticipated that the initial research stay will start on October 1, 2025, and end on February 28, 2026.
  • All areas of study are welcome, though development-related subjects are given emphasis.
  • Applications are only accepted from candidates seeking a combined PhD at Ghent University.
  • Students who have at least 36 months of research left in their PhD degree are eligible to enroll.
  • Country: Belgium.
  • Financial coverage: Complete financial support.
  • Eligible Regions: Gambia, Afghanistan, Cuba, Angola, Zimbabwe, Bolivia, Bhutan, Nigeria, Mali, Pakistan, Mauritania, Congo, South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire, Burundi, Egypt, Cambodia, Eswatini, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guatemala, Eritrea, India, Ethiopia, Jordan, Guinea, Kenya, Guinea-Bissau, Comoros, Ghana, Haiti, Kyrgyzstan, Kiribati, Micronesia, Lesotho, Mongolia, Liberia, Morocco, Madagascar, Nicaragua, Malawi, Burkina, Faso, Papua, New Guinea, Mozambique, Philippines, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Niger, Tajikistan, Rwanda, Tokelau, Sao Tome and Principe, Tunisia, Senegal, Ukraine, El Salvador, Chad, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Honduras, Sierra Leone, Uzbekistan, Solomon Islands, Vietnam, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Bangladesh, Capo Verde, Peru, Benin, Cameroon, , Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Indonesia, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Samao, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Iran, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Algeria, Syrian Arab Republic, Belize, Ecuador.

Benefits :.

  • 24-month tuition fee waiver.
  • €310 per month for research expenses.
  • A travel budget of about €8,000.
  • The chance to attend a top university in Europe.
  • Enables students to travel throughout Europe and do out study.
  • Overseas applicants can study in Europe for free thanks to Ghent University Scholarships.
  • Apply now : Link.
  • Image credit : Link.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationJan 4, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Belgium · Europe

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