Ghent University’s 2026 Doctoral Scholarships for Candidates from the Global South In Belgium

Details For Ghent University’s 2026 Doctoral Scholarships for Candidates from the Global South In Belgium:

Ghent University is offering Doctoral Scholarships for Candidates from the Global South in 2026 for PhD degrees in any subject of study (with a preference for North-South related research). Your application must be submitted by February 17, 2026.

Offered by Ghent University, this scholarship provides partial funding, a stipend for 24 months, and other benefits. This award can be applied for by selected nationalities.

More Details:

• Degree: PhD
• University: Ghent University
  
• Funding Type: Partial funded
• Deadline: 17 February, 2026
• Location: Belgium

Candidates from the Global South can apply for Ghent University’s Doctoral Scholarships, which are sandwich scholarships that necessitate completing half of PhD research at Ghent University and the other half at a Southern university.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must be from the South’s chosen list of countries.
• In order to assist their study, applicants must locate a supervisor at Ghent University.
• Research pertaining to the North-South setting is preferred, however applicants may undertake research in any field.
• Candidates must be in the early stages of their doctoral studies.
• In order to finish the PhD, candidates must have completed at least 36 months of doctoral research.
• The likelihood of receiving a full scholarship at the Southern university must be demonstrated by applicants.

Advantages:

• 24 months of full scholarship at Ghent University
• The following advantages are given to Ghent University promoters:
  • • The monthly bench cost is €310.
    • The student’s travel expenses, as well as those of Ghent University and the local promoter, are partially covered by the €8,000 travel budget.

Procedure for application:

• The completed applications must be sent to BOFapplication@ugent.be by all qualified applicants.
• The following documents must be submitted by the supervisor:
  • • an advice on the candidate.
    • an advice on the ethical and biosafety context.

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