PhD Scholarships for International Students at University of Louvain 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.

According to its performance across a set of generally acknowledged benchmarks of academic success, it has earned the 95th spot on the list of the finest universities in the world.

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.

Ghent is often regarded as one of the most desirable locations in all of Belgium for academic pursuits by students from other countries. 

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.

The Institute of Tropical Medicine, officially known as Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine, is one of the world’s leading institutes for training and research in tropical medicine and the organization of health care in developing countries. 

Acceptable Course or Subjects:

Applications are accepted from around the world.

PhD degree in Microbiology, Entomology, Vector Biology, or related field in IMT.

 Criteria: 

Preferably, previous expertise in entomology and mouse models

High level of enthusiasm and motivation, and scientifically curious

Excellent scientific writing and oral communication skills in English