Ghent University Special Research Fund (BOF) · Belgium
Ghent University BOF PhD Grant — GUGC / Blue Growth Label
Four-year labelled doctoral scholarship for research linked to Ghent University Global Campus or Blue Growth/Blue Economy.
Next cycle not announced
DestinationBelgium
Degree levelPhD
FundingFully Funded, Research Funding
DeadlineNext cycle not announced
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality No nationality restriction under the 2026 call
Minimum qualification Doctoral-level research candidate with support of a Ghent University supervisor
Minimum grade Candidate should preferably belong to the top 20% of students across obtained degrees
Prerequisite background Research preparation suited to the GUGC or Blue Growth-labelled project
Eligible fields of study GUGC biomedical/environment/energy/food/plant/biotech-data research, or Blue Growth/marine and maritime research
Work experience Not generally required unless programme-specific
Age limit No general age limit stated
English / language Research/host requirements
Admission required first Conditional
Nomination required Yes
Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Doctoral scholarship structure
Stipend Approximately €2,600/month in 2026, depending on family status
Travel support Research mobility depends on project
Insurance Belgian doctoral scholarship conditions
Other benefits Bench fee €310/month to promoter; 4-year 1+3 funding structure
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
2026 deadline was 21 May 2026 at 23:59. Next call not yet announced.
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