Université de Mons - UMONS Tax-Exempt Doctoral Fellowship

Benefit

You get a monthly salary to do a PhD at the University of Mons (UMONS) in Belgium. UMONS sets the amount at the level of the Belgian FRIA/FRESH doctoral grants, but it does not state the exact figure. The grant is tax-exempt, but you still pay into Belgian social security. The UMONS research council pays for it.

Eligibility

• Degree: You are in the final year of your master's or have just finished it.
• Where you study: You do your PhD at UMONS, in one of its research groups or institutes.
• Tax status: You qualify for Belgium's tax-exempt status for research grants.
• Apply elsewhere too: You must also apply to FNRS and FRIA, two Belgian research-funding bodies. If you win an FNRS grant, your UMONS fellowship moves to the following year.
• Field of study: All subjects are allowed.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.

How to apply

You apply through the UMONS doctoral office (AVRE). Contact the PhD cell for the current call and the steps to follow.

Our guide Scholarships in Belgium brings together funding options in Belgium for doctoral researchers looking beyond this fellowship.