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Ghent University (Special Research Fund - BOF) · Ghent University

BOF Doctoral Scholarship for Global South Candidates at Ghent University

Deadline
90 days left
Level
Doctorate
Country
Belgium

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This doctoral scholarship is a joint-PhD scheme at Ghent University for candidates from the Global South. It covers a 24-month PhD scholarship at Ghent, a bench fee of 310 EUR per month of research in Ghent, and 8,000 EUR to cover part of the operational costs and the travel costs of the student and both supervisors. The application is submitted jointly with a Ghent supervisor and a local supervisor, via the electronic form, by 9 February 2027.

Verified on 9 November 2026

This joint PhD program at Ghent University supports researchers from the Global South with a scholarship, bench fees, and travel support, subject to mandatory local co-funding. Applications are open until the deadline on February 9, 2027. Applications close on 9 February 2027, that is in 90 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Origine et nationalité

    “Candidates need to come from - and have the nationality of, one of the selected Global South countries (see country list).”

  • Co-financement local obligatoire

    “Co-funding is mandatory with this scholarship.”

  • Début de thèse / durée restante

    “This program is meant for students at the beginning of their PhD. ... At the time the fellowship will start (1/10/2027), a minimum of 36 months of doctoral research must still be required to complete the PhD.”

  • Soutien du promoteur UGent

    “Find a supervisor (promotor) at Ghent University. ... Without the support of a Ghent University professor the application is not eligible.”

  • Date limite de candidature

    “Application deadline: 9 February 2027”

  • Engagement de temps durant le séjour au Sud

    “Applicants can dedicate maximum 10 % of their time (fulltime appointment) to other tasks (teaching and other tasks).”

  • Soumission conjointe

    “The proposals must be jointly submitted by the candidate, a supervisor (promoter) at Ghent University and a supervisor at the partner university (Global South country).”

Assets

  • Pertinence South-North

    “No restrictions are imposed on the field of research, nevertheless preference will be given to topics that are relevant within the South-North context.”

Watch points

  • Exceptions au schéma de mobilité

    “Applicants who want to make use of one of these exceptions have to request an approval from the Research Administration of Ghent University before 15 January 2027.”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key term here is « co-funding ». Without the partner’s written statement confirming a full-time local scholarship or salary for 24 months, the file does not hold, even if the Ghent supervisor is already secured. The right order is to secure the Ghent supervisor first, then the local partner and its funding commitment, and then align the mobility schedule with the 24 months of local research and the stays in Ghent. If you need an exception, have it approved before 15 January 2027, then submit the complete application by 9 February 2027.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2027

What is actually funded

  • Bench fee€ 310 per month of research in Ghent
  • Travel€ 8 000 to cover (part of) operational costs and part of the travelling costs of the student and both promoters
  • PhD scholarship (Ghent University)PhD scholarship at Ghent University for a total of 24 months (montant non précisé sur la page)

Countries covered

Applicants must come from, and hold the nationality of, one of the selected Global South countries, and they must be preparing a joint PhD at Ghent University. Female applications are encouraged. Topics considered relevant in the South-North context are favored, but this does not replace the two-supervisor setup or the proof of local co-funding.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Application form 2027Formulaire de candidature à transmettre électroniquement à [email protected] (en anglais)
  • Advice on the candidate (pour le promoteur UGent)Document d'avis du promoteur sur la capacité du candidat
  • Advice on the ethical and biosafety context (pour le promoteur)Avis sur le contexte éthique et biosécurité du projet de recherche
  • Written statement from partner university (Global South)Attestation écrite du partenaire garantissant une bourse ou salaire local full-time pour 24 mois
  • Exception form (only if applicable)Formulaire de demande d'exception au schéma de mobilité et/ou financement à soumettre avant le 15 January 2027
  • Final scientific/scholarly report (post-award)Un rapport final scientifique doit être envoyé électroniquement à [email protected] dans les trois mois suivant la fin de la subvention

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