BOF Doctoral International Scholarships in Belgium

Benefits

Full-time position as a doctoral fellow for up to 48 months, starting October 1, 2024.

Fellowship amount equivalent to 100% of the net salary of an AAP member, determined by family status and seniority.

Tax-free grant under the regulations for doctoral fellowships.

Additional benefits include training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave, bicycle allowance, and eco vouchers.

 The visiting scholars will be given office space and access to facilities (such as the library) as Ghent University visiting scholars.

 Criteria:

You have a problem-solving, organized, critical and result-oriented attitude.

You have interpersonal skills, empathy, flexibility and a critical mind to function in a multidisciplinary environment.

You have communication skills such as dealing with poultry farmers and veterinary practice (company visits), conducting substantive discussions, scientific reporting and presenting in both Dutch and English.

Reporting

At the end of the stay the researcher’s supervisor will be asked  to fill in a very brief evaluation form to indicate the output of the research stay and draw lessons for the future.

Practical matters

The Africa Platform will assist awardees with practical arrangements such as insurance, visa and application for housing at the university residences.

Hasselt University

The candidates selected by Hasselt University can expect to receive funding for starting personal mandates with a PhD finality for promising candidates PhD’s at the start of a doctoral trajectory.

Eligible Countries: 

Students from Belgium and other foreign countries can both apply. 

Eligible Course or Subjects: 

The students can apply for a doctoral study programme at Hasselt University. 

Criteria:

The applicants must submit their applications in English. 

Application Deadline: March 1st, 2023

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Eligible:

Applications are accepted from around the world.

 PhD degree in Architecture, Economics, Geography, Industrial Economics, Spatial Planning

 Criteria: 

You are a team player and can work autonomously when needed.

Good knowledge of economic geography, urban development, or the construction sector is a plus.

The position is aimed at young talent willing to prepare a bid for an individual research scholarship at the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) or similar.

Apply date:

August 22, 2022.