Amount: €310 per month (top-up) for 48 months
Deadline: March 1 or October 1
Level: phd
Renewable: Yes
About
These grants provide additional financial support to promising PhD students from developing countries who have already secured basic funding for their doctoral research at Ghent University.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: developing countries (specific list)
- GPA: 3.0+
- Must have primary funding for PhD from another source.
- Affiliation with a Ghent University promoter (supervisor).
Required Materials
- Application form
- CV
- Research proposal
- Academic transcripts
- Letter of invitation from Ghent supervisor
- Proof of primary funding
Timeline
Calls for applications twice a year. Check website for exact deadlines. Results announced within a few months.
Tips
The key is to secure initial PhD funding first. Your research proposal and the support from your Ghent University supervisor are crucial for this top-up grant.