University of Leuven offers Doctoral
Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries in Belgium 2013
Study Subject(s): New
applicants are now provided two alternatives: either by selecting amongst
the faculty research topics offered by the doctoral schools
(Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Engineering and Technology (Arenberg
doctoral school) and Biomedical Sciences) or by submitting their own
personal research proposal.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree
level.
Scholarship Provider: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium
applicants are now provided two alternatives: either by selecting amongst
the faculty research topics offered by the doctoral schools
(Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Engineering and Technology (Arenberg
doctoral school) and Biomedical Sciences) or by submitting their own
personal research proposal.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree
level.
Scholarship Provider: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium
Eligibility: The
applicant must be a citizen of a developing country recognised on the list of
the Flemish Interuniversity Council for University Development Cooperation.
Citizens of Eastern European countries and former Russian republics are not
eligible. In addition, it must be financially impossible for the applicant or
his or her family to pay for studies abroad.
-The age limit is 35 years of age. Priority is given to young students under 30
years of age.
-The applicant must demonstrate having achieved excellent academic results.
-The applicant must also demonstrate one’s “embedness in the South” by
submitting the certificate of professional engagement, signed by a person or an
institution confirming that, after the doctoral studies, he or she will be
accepted for a specific position or job in one’s country of origin or in
another developing country.
-Women are encouraged to apply for the doctoral scholarship. With all things
being equal in terms of academic background, evaluation and ranking by the
faculty and the IRO Council with regard to two or more applicants considered
for the scholarship, preference would be given to the female candidate.
applicant must be a citizen of a developing country recognised on the list of
the Flemish Interuniversity Council for University Development Cooperation.
Citizens of Eastern European countries and former Russian republics are not
eligible. In addition, it must be financially impossible for the applicant or
his or her family to pay for studies abroad.
-The age limit is 35 years of age. Priority is given to young students under 30
years of age.
-The applicant must demonstrate having achieved excellent academic results.
-The applicant must also demonstrate one’s “embedness in the South” by
submitting the certificate of professional engagement, signed by a person or an
institution confirming that, after the doctoral studies, he or she will be
accepted for a specific position or job in one’s country of origin or in
another developing country.
-Women are encouraged to apply for the doctoral scholarship. With all things
being equal in terms of academic background, evaluation and ranking by the
faculty and the IRO Council with regard to two or more applicants considered
for the scholarship, preference would be given to the female candidate.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The student of developing countries
can apply for the scholarship.
can apply for the scholarship.
Scholarship Description: As one of its contributions to development co-operation, KU Leuven
offers each academic year scholarships to deserving students from developing
countries to do their PhD in the largest university in Flanders, Belgium. Also
commonly referred to as the IRO scholarships (IRO in Dutch stands for Interfacultaire
Raad voor Ontwikkelingssamenwerking), this scholarship programme has supported
more than sixty Ph.D. graduates over the past five years. After obtaining their
doctorates at KU Leuven, these Ph.D. holders are now valorising their degrees
in their home countries either in university academic research or in various
sectors of industry. New applicants are now provided two alternatives: either
by selecting amongst the faculty research topics offered by the doctoral
schools or by submitting their own personal research proposal.
offers each academic year scholarships to deserving students from developing
countries to do their PhD in the largest university in Flanders, Belgium. Also
commonly referred to as the IRO scholarships (IRO in Dutch stands for Interfacultaire
Raad voor Ontwikkelingssamenwerking), this scholarship programme has supported
more than sixty Ph.D. graduates over the past five years. After obtaining their
doctorates at KU Leuven, these Ph.D. holders are now valorising their degrees
in their home countries either in university academic research or in various
sectors of industry. New applicants are now provided two alternatives: either
by selecting amongst the faculty research topics offered by the doctoral
schools or by submitting their own personal research proposal.
Duration of award(s): The maximum period for which you may be awarded a scholarship is thus 5
years: 1 pre-doctoral year and 4 doctoral years.
years: 1 pre-doctoral year and 4 doctoral years.
What does it cover? The scholarship offers € 1,383/month. The monthly scholarship allowance
for a partner will be cancelled if his or her annual income in Belgium exceeds
€ 4,165.
for a partner will be cancelled if his or her annual income in Belgium exceeds
€ 4,165.
Notification: April-May
2013: The International Admissions and Mobility Unit of KU Leuven will prepare
and send the official admission letters and scholarship attestations to the
selected candidates.
2013: The International Admissions and Mobility Unit of KU Leuven will prepare
and send the official admission letters and scholarship attestations to the
selected candidates.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till 15th January 2013.