Ghent University is a public research university located in Ghent, Belgium. It is one of the top universities in Belgium and has a strong reputation for research and education. The university offers a range of scholarships for international students, including merit-based scholarships, need-based scholarships, and scholarships for specific countries or regions.
Value Of Scholarship:
- The value of the scholarship at Ghent University depends on, a.o., the researcher’s family situation.
- The Ghent University promoter also receives a bench fee to cover (part of) the operational costs, as well as the travelling costs of the student and both the Ghent University and the local promoter.
Application Deadline: 2 February 2023
Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
To be taken at (country): Belgium
Type: Doctoral
Number Of Awardees: Not specified
Eligibility:
To apply for a scholarship at Ghent University, you will need to meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship you are interested in, and you will need to submit an application. This may include providing transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other documents.
It is a good idea to start the application process early, as scholarship deadlines can vary and competition for scholarships can be strong.
- Applicants need to come from – and have the nationality of – a developing country.
- Applicants will be able to work full-time on the PhD project for a period of 24 months at the partner university in a selected developing country (South).
- Applicants must have completed their Bachelors’s and Masters’s degree program
- Applicants must be fluent in the English Language
It is also a good idea to explore other sources of funding, such as grants, loans, and scholarships offered by other organizations or foundations. This can help you cover the costs of your education and make studying at Ghent University more affordable.
Application Process:
- Application forms must be submitted (in English) electronically via e-mail to BOFapplication@ugent.be.
- The Ghent University supervisor must submit the following 2 documents:
- An advice on the candidate, stating the supervisor’s opinion on the capability of the candidate as a future researcher.
- An advice on the ethical and biosafety context of the proposed research project
If you have specific questions about scholarships at Ghent University, I recommend contacting the university directly for more information. They should be able to provide you with detailed information about the scholarship options available and the application process.