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KU Leuven Global Minds Doctoral Scholarships Programme 2023

KU Leuven is pleased to invite exceptional scholars from institutions in the Global South to apply for the KU Leuven Global Minds Doctoral Scholarships 2023/24, which will fund the ideal candidate’s PhD research for four years.

The scholarships are awarded to outstanding proposals that address a development-related research topic, preferably one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals.


Brief Description

Scholarship Sponsor(s): KU Leuven

Scholarship Type: Full Funding

Host Institution(s): KU Leuven

Scholarship Worth: See Scholarship benefits (below)

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Postgraduate (PhD)

Nationality: International students

Application Deadline: 29 April 2023


ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for the Global Minds Doctoral Scholarships, applicants are to meet the following requirements:

  • Applicants must citizens of one of the countries included in the list.
  • The candidate’s latest master’s degree must have been awarded no more than ten years prior to 1 October 2023.
  • Research project must be of excellent academic quality, with a special focus on the development relevance of the proposal.
  • The research project must have a clear time frame indicating how the research periods at KU Leuven and at the home institution will alternate.
  • The candidate must be formally affiliated to a university in the home country.

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Scholarship Benefits

  • Full tuition fee waiver
  • 100% of net salary of an assistant (approx.. 2199 euro/month)
  • Four return tickets in economy class.
  • Belgian social security coverage
  • Health, professional and accident insurance
  • Supervision allowance

How to Apply for KU Leuven Global Minds Doctoral Scholarships

 Interested applicants for the KU Leuven Global Minds Doctoral Scholarships 2023 are to follow the 2-step application procedures. First the candidate should obtain admission to a doctoral or predoctoral programme. Secondly, once this admission has been obtained, the candidate can apply for the KU Leuven Global Minds Doctoral Scholarship.

Applications are submitted using a digital application form.

Required Documents:

  • The candidate’s CV, utilizing the Europass format
  • The candidate’s bibliography, utilizing this form
  • The local co-promoter’s CV
  • The research proposal (6 pages at the most)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two recommendation letters by external, relevant referees.
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