FWO - Special PhD fellowship
FWO
Quick facts
Institution
FWO
Program
Special PhD fellowship
Limitations
Previous/current employment: Must be permanently employed.
Official website
fwo.be/en/fellowships-funding/phd-fellowships
Last verified: 6 April 2026
About this scholarship
General Description
The special PhD Fellowship sponsors PhD students already in employment (but not employed in scientific research) and allows them to complete the PhD programme in one year. The scholarship award is equivalent to the beneficiary’s net salary for one year.Requirements
Applicants must be a Belgian national, or a citizen of the EU, EEA or Switzerland. Applicants must have a Master’s degree. Applicants must already be employed and must have a temporary leave certificate for 1 year from their current employer. Applicants must not already be professionally employed in scientific research. Clinician are not eligible to apply for this special PhD fellowship.Similar scholarships
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