Is it open?
No. The 2026 call closed on 17 February 2026.
Is the full PhD funded by Ghent?
No. Ghent funds only 24 months.
What did this scholarship historically cover?
These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.
A four-year sandwich PhD where Ghent funds 24 months and the partner/home side funds the other 24 months.
Other verified benefits
Ghent finances 24 months of the PhD research undertaken in Belgium.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
The other 24 months in the Global South require full-time funding from another source.
Who was historically eligible?
These rules describe an earlier programme cycle. A future call may change eligible countries, fields or admission requirements.
Candidate nationality from a selected Global South country plus joint submission by the candidate, a Ghent supervisor and a partner-university supervisor.
Requires a genuine institutional partnership and sandwich schedule.
Eligible countries
Selected Global South countries under Ghent's call.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Research proposal
- CV or résumé
- Host supervisor commitment letter
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English test certificate
What should you do next?
- Wait for the next call.
- Check the new eligible-country list.
- Develop the project with Ghent and partner-university supervisors.
- Secure funding for the 24 months outside Ghent.
Frequently asked questions
Is it fully funded?
Not by Ghent alone. Ghent funds 24 months; the other 24 months need separate full-time funding.
What was the latest deadline?
17 February 2026.