Special Research Fund: Doctoral Scholarships for Candidates from the Global South – Call for 2025

Special Research Fund: Doctoral Scholarships for Candidates from the Global South – Call for 2025

Ghent University publicizes 2025 Special Research Fund PhD “Sandwich” Scholarships for Global South doctoral candidates, permitting impactful analysis collaboration with Ghent University and associate universities.

Program Overview

The Special Research Fund allows doctoral college students to separate their PhD analysis between Ghent University (“North”) and a college in the Global South (“South”), guaranteeing a collaborative and numerous educational expertise. Ghent University funds as much as 24 months of analysis carried out at its amenities, whereas the remaining 24 months of analysis in the South have to be totally funded by the associate establishment.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following necessities:

  1. Nationality: Must maintain citizenship of certainly one of the eligible Global South nations.
  2. Collaborative Submission: Applications have to be collectively submitted by the candidate, a Ghent University supervisor, and a supervisor from the associate college.
  3. Degree Requirement: Only candidates in search of a (joint) PhD diploma from Ghent University are eligible. Exchange college students are usually not eligible.
  4. Research Stage: The scholarship targets college students starting their PhD or those that have accomplished minimal preliminary analysis. At least 36 months of analysis should stay by the fellowship begin date (1 October 2025).
  5. Gender Inclusivity: Supervisors at Ghent University are inspired to help as much as two candidates per name, supplied they signify totally different genders.

Preference is given to analysis subjects that align with the North-South context. Ghent University strongly encourages feminine researchers to use.

Co-Funding Requirements

Co-funding is a key requirement of the program. The associate college in the South should assure:

  • A neighborhood PhD supervisor to information the candidate.
  • A written assertion confirming full-time native funding (scholarship or wage) for the 24 months spent in the South.
  • Exemption from substantial instructing or administrative duties, guaranteeing full dedication to analysis, with a most of 10% of time allotted to different duties.

Mandatory Mobility Scheme

Candidates should comply with this mobility plan:

  • Begin and finish the program with a 3–12 month analysis keep at Ghent University.
  • The preliminary keep at Ghent University should start between 1 October 2025 and 28 February 2026.
  • A minimal of 24 months of domestically funded analysis should happen at the associate college in the South between these stays.

Exceptions to Mobility Requirements: Applicants going through particular educational or logistical constraints might request modifications to the scheme by finishing the “Request Exception Funding and Mobility Scheme” kind earlier than 17 January 2025.

Funding Details

The scholarship consists of:

  • 24 months of PhD analysis funding at Ghent University.
  • A bench price of €310/month for analysis carried out in Ghent.
  • A journey finances of €8,000, masking operational prices and journey bills for the scholar and each supervisors.

How to Apply

Submission Process:

  • Applications have to be submitted electronically in English to BOFapplication@ugent.be.
  • The Ghent University supervisor should moreover present:
    1. A suggestion letter evaluating the candidate’s potential as a researcher.
    2. An moral and biosafety evaluation of the analysis mission.

Application Deadline: 19 February 2025

Selection and Results

The outcomes of the scholarship choice course of will likely be introduced on-line beginning 21 May 2025.

For extra particulars and to submit your software, CLICK HERE.

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