Brief Description: The Ghent University Doctoral Scholarships 2026 are now open for applications from ambitious PhD students from Developing Countries. This fully funded opportunity allows candidates to conduct a “sandwich” PhD, carrying out half of their research at Ghent University in Belgium and the other half at their home institution in a Global South country. With financial support from Ghent University’s Special Research Fund (BOF), this program offers fully funded PhD Belgium opportunities including stipends, travel, and operational costs.
These PhD Scholarships for Developing Countries prioritize research with strong North-South relevance, addressing global challenges and creating meaningful impact. Candidates will receive mentorship from both Ghent University and local supervisors in the South, making this one of the most prestigious doctoral research Funding Opportunities for Global South scholars in 2026.
Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Nationality: Candidates must come from and hold the nationality of one of the designated Global South countries. Only eligible countries will be considered for these Global South scholarships. 2. Joint Submission: Applications must be submitted jointly by the candidate, a Ghent University supervisor, and a local South supervisor. 3. Field of Research: No restrictions, but preference is given to North-South Research Scholarships that address global priorities and local development needs. 4. PhD Status: Only students aiming for a (joint) PhD at Ghent University are eligible. Exchange students cannot apply for these Belgian PhD scholarships. 5. PhD Progress: Candidates should be at the start of their PhD, with at least 36 months remaining to complete their degree. Some preliminary research is allowed. 6. Gender Encouragement: Ghent University encourages female researchers to apply. Each supervisor can support a maximum of two candidates of different genders for these PhD opportunities 2026.
Duration and Stipends: * The scholarship covers 24 months of research at Ghent University. * Supervisors receive a bench fee of €310 per month and a €8,000 travel budget to cover operational costs and part of the student’s travel. * This funding ensures candidates can pursue fully funded PhD Belgium research without financial constraints.
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