Global Minds Doctoral Scholarships Programme at KU Leuven

Introduction:

The Global Minds Doctoral Scholarships Programme at KU Leuven offers exceptional students from developing countries the opportunity to pursue a PhD degree at Belgium’s largest university. Managed by the Interfaculty Council for Development Cooperation (IRO), this scholarship program aims to support students in conducting their research in a ‘sandwich’ system, with 50% of the research taking place at KU Leuven and 50% at their home institution, under the guidance of a local co-promoter. The PhD degree is awarded by KU Leuven.

Requirements:

To be eligible for the Global Minds Doctoral Scholarships Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria

1. Citizenship: The applicant must be a citizen of one of the countries included in the scholarship country list. EU citizens and applicants with a long-term EU residence permit are not eligible.
2. Educational Background: The candidate’s latest Master’s degree must have been awarded no more than ten years prior to 1 October 2023 (including the ongoing calendar year). The candidate must have achieved an academic grade equivalent to High Distinction or higher. Degrees obtained with a final score equivalent to second class second/lower division will not be considered.
3. Research Proposal: The research project must demonstrate excellent academic quality with a specific focus on development relevance.

Benefits:

Selected scholars will receive the following benefits as part of the Global Minds Doctoral Scholarships Programme:

1. Tuition Fee: The scholarship covers the full tuition fee for the PhD program at KU Leuven.
2. Monthly Allowance: Scholars will receive a monthly allowance to cover living expenses during their studies.
3. Insurance: Medical and accident insurance will be provided to ensure the well-being of scholars throughout their program.
4. Travel Costs: The scholarship includes a travel allowance to cover the costs of travel between the home institution and KU Leuven.
5. Research Allowance: Scholars will receive financial support for their research activities.

Application Deadline: The deadline for the Global Minds Doctoral Scholarships Programme is 9 March 2023 at 5:00 PM GMT. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Application Process:

The application process consists of two steps:

1. Admission to a Doctoral or Predoctoral Program: Candidates must first obtain admission to a doctoral or predoctoral program at KU Leuven. It is important to start this application procedure at least 1.5 months before the scholarship deadline.
2. Scholarship Application: Once admission to the program has been obtained, candidates can apply for the Global Minds PhD scholarship. The application must be submitted before the scholarship deadline.

For detailed information on the application procedure and to apply for the Global Minds Doctoral Scholarships Programme, please visit the official scholarship website at: Official Scholarship Website

Please note that the Global Minds Doctoral Scholarships Programme is currently closed, and the information provided here is based on the last update on 17 Jan 2023.

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