Special Research Fund - Doctoral Scholarships

Every year, with support from its “Special Research Fund” (BOF), Ghent University assists promising young researchers by means of PhD-grants.

Duration

2 x 2 years.

How does it work?

All candidates have to apply jointly with a promoter of Ghent University. Before applying to the Special Research Fund (BOF) candidates are responsible for finding a UGent professor from Ghent University who is willing to act as the supervisor (‘promoter’) of their doctoral research plan. The best way to do this is by browsing the list of faculties and research topics available on the research directory of our website: http://www.ugent.be/en/research/topresearch/researchdirectory.htm.

This call is the only call from the Special Research Fund that is open to all nationalities (both Belgian and foreign students are eligible to apply). This implies that there is a very strong competion for this scholarship. The first selection criteria in this call are the study result of the candidates. This means that you need to proof that you are a top student (in respect of study results) if you want to have a chance to be selected for this scholarship. 

The Research Council makes a selection of the applications. The recommendation is based on the evaluation of the qualifications of the applicant (study results), the project and the scientific/scholarly potential of the promoter’s research group(s).

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