Ghent University Doctoral Scholarships for Developing Countries

Ghent University offers doctoral scholarships specifically for researchers from developing countries through its Special Research Fund (BOF). These scholarships support PhD research conducted partly at Ghent University and partly at a university in the candidate's home country (sandwich PhD model). The program aims to strengthen research capacity in developing countries and foster long-term academic partnerships.

• Full tuition fee waiver
• Monthly living allowance during stays in Belgium (approximately €1,900/month)
• International travel costs covered
• Health and liability insurance during Belgian stays
• Bench fee for research costs
• Support for conference attendance

• Academic merit and performance
• Motivation and alignment with scholarship goals
• Leadership and community involvement
• Relevance of studies to career and development goals