Ghent University, Special Research Fund (BOF)
Ghent University Special Research Fund (BOF) Doctoral Scholarships for the Global South
The Ghent University Special Research Fund (BOF) Doctoral Scholarships for the Global South is a partially-funded scholarship from Ghent University, Special Research Fund (BOF) for PhD pursuing any field in Belgium (with research at the home institution). Deadline: 17 February 2026 for the 2026 round; results from 20 May 2026.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- PhD
- Where
- Belgium (with research at the home institution)
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- PhD scholarship for 24 months in Ghent, bench fee of 310 EUR per month of research in Ghent, plus an 8,000 EUR travel budget
- Deadline
- 17 February 2026 for the 2026 round; results from 20 May 2026
- Host countries
- Belgium (with research at the home institution)
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Nationals of an approved Global South country Nationality Requirements You must hold the nationality of an approved Global South country. Ghent publishes the current country list as a PDF on the DOS page, so check that your country is on it before you apply. Academic Requirements You must be, or be about to become, a degree-seeking PhD student at Ghent University, not an exchange student. You need at least 36 months of doctoral research remaining from the fellowship start (1 October 2026 for the 2026 round).
Scholarship Benefits
- A PhD scholarship at Ghent University for the 24 months of research carried out there.
- A bench fee of 310 EUR per month of research in Ghent to support lab and running costs.
- A travel budget of 8,000 EUR for operational and travel expenses.
- The other 24 months of research are co-funded by your home institution through a local scholarship or salary.
Important Dates & Deadlines
17 February 2026 for the 2026 round; results from 20 May 2026
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.