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Open to all nationalities
Reopens ~Feb 2027

Ghent University BOF Doctoral Scholarship for Candidates from the Global South (Sandwich)

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Ghent University🇧🇪 BelgiumDeadline: 17 February 2026, 00:00

Ghent University BOF Doctoral Scholarship for Candidates from the Global South (Sandwich) — a fully funded scholarship with a monthly stipend for doctoral study. The current cycle is closed.

This scholarship is currently closed. Based on its annual cycle, applications are expected to reopen around Feb 2027 — the exact date is set when the provider publishes the next cycle. Check the provider website for the next cycle, or see similar open opportunities below.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderGhent University
Host InstitutionGhent University
Host Country🇧🇪 Belgium
Study LevelPhD
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
Value24 months of PhD scholarship at Ghent University (the Global South partner must fund the other 24 months); promoter receives a bench fee of €310/month of research in Ghent + €8,000 travel/operational budget covering part of the student's and both promoters' travel costs; mandatory sandwich mobility (start and end with 3-12 months at Ghent)
DurationNot specified
Application Deadline17 Feb 2026Reopens ~Feb 2027
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated3 November 2026
Official Websitewww.ugent.be

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Research Allowance

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Not specified. Check the official provider.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 18 September 2026Last Updated: 3 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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