PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South at KU Leuven 2025 (Fully Funded)

Level of Study
PhD
Host Institution
KU Leuven
Scholarship Type
Full Funding
Eligible Nationalities
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Eligible Subjects
Number of Recipients
Not Specified
Additional Materials Required?
Yes

PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South Coverage

This fully funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

  • Tuition fee exemption for up to four years
  • An annual bench fee amounting to €3,720
  • Reimbursement of travel costs from the student's home country to Belgium (only once)

PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South Eligibility Criteria

  • From a low-income country
  • Associated with a co-promoter from a low-income country
  • Those who fulfill the Internal Funds General Regulations conditions.
  • Those who promote the KU Leuven doctorate program
  • Planning on conducting research based on sustainable development
  • Planning on conducting their research at KU Leuven
  • Those who had obtained their first Master’s degree within the past 15 years

Make sure to check out the KU Leuven admissions pages and the PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South pages for more information!

PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for KU Leuven and PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to KU Leuven first before applying for PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South. You can visit the official website found in KU Leuven Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South Application Process

A separate scholarship application – in addition to the university admission – is needed for PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South. You’ll have to collect these requirements:

  • Application Form
  • Authorization for Enrollment
  • Identification of KU Leuven promoter
  • Project Description and Work Plan
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter

Once you have those ready, follow these steps to submit your scholarship application and requirements:

  1. Obtain authorization for enrollment from the doctoral committee
  2. Complete and submit the application form with the necessary documents

For more information, please see the PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South Scholarship Application Procedure Page .

PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South Deadlines

For PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South, you may apply on these dates:

We also recommend visiting the KU Leuven Admissions Section for other university deadlines and requirements.

PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South Page

Want to learn more about KU Leuven, PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the PhD Scholarships for Researchers from the South page!

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