Doctoral
Art & Design,Business & Management,Computer Science & IT
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.
The Africa Platform hosts five visiting research fellows every year. Awardees will spend a minimum period of two weeks at Ghent University or one of the associated University Colleges.
University or Organization: Africa Platform of Ghent University Association (GAP)
Department: NA
Course Level: PhD
Awards: Varies
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: NA
Nationality: International
The award can be taken in Belgium
Application Deadline: 1 October 2023.
Admission Requirements:
For taking admission, applicants must check all the entry requirements of the university.
Language Requirement:
All seekers need to provide valid proof of the required level of Dutch at level B2 for the program.
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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.
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
Hasselt University is a public research university that has a pronounced international orientation. It ranks 807th in Best Global Universities and 449th in QS World University Rankings 2023, having gone through an impressive transformation in less than 50 years.
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
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.