Ghent University Top-up Grants for PhD Students from Developing Countries

Ghent University, Belgium

Amount: €310 per month (top-up) for 48 months
Deadline: March 1 or October 1
Level: phd
Renewable: Yes

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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.