KU Leuven annually selects outstanding students from developing countries for its Global Minds Doctoral Scholarships Programme as part of its commitment to development cooperation.
Administered by IRO, the university’s Interfaculty Council for Development Cooperation, the program aims to provide exceptional students the opportunity to pursue their PhD at the largest university in Belgium.
The scholarship involves a ‘sandwich’ system where 50% of the research occurs at KU Leuven, and the remaining 50% takes place at the student’s home institution, supported by a local co-promoter. The resulting PhD degree is awarded by KU Leuven.
Host Institution(s):
K.U. Leuven and the student’s Home Institution
Fields of study:
PhD Research Degree in development-related topics
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
Citizens of countries listed in the scholarship country list, including nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Contents
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship encompasses tuition fees, monthly allowances, insurance, travel costs, research allowance, etc. For a comprehensive list of benefits, please refer to this link.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be citizens of countries listed in the scholarship country list.
- EU citizens and those with long-term EU residence permits are not eligible.
- The candidate’s most recent Master’s degree should have been awarded within the last ten years.
- An academic grade equivalent to High Distinction or higher is required.
- The research project must demonstrate excellent academic quality, with a specific focus on development relevance.
Deadline: February 22, 2024 (annually)
Study in: Belgium
Course starts: October 2024
Application instructions:
The application process consists of two steps: (1) obtaining admission to a doctoral or predoctoral program, and (2) applying for the Global Minds PhD scholarship once admission is secured. The scholarship application deadline is February 22, 2024, at 5:00 PM GMT.
Applicants are encouraged to start the admission procedure well in advance (at least 2.5 months before the deadline) to ensure timely evaluation.
For detailed application procedures, please visit the official website.
KU Leuven: Resources
- KU Leuven: Website
- Ph.D. Scholarships 2024