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Plant Breeding PhD Scholarships in Belgium

Plant breeding doctoral research spans genetics, genomics, phenotyping and variety development for yield, quality and stress resilience. Programmes frequently partner breeding companies, genebanks and public institutes. This page lists funded institute scholarships in plant breeding so you can compare hosts, countries and monthly grant figures. You will find 5 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 4 with a published monthly stipend. Listed programmes with a discl…

5 programmes · typical stipend 2400 €/month

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  1. VIB
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    PhD Scholarships at VIB (Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie)

    Data & digital agriculture

    Belgium

    Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    3,200 €/month

    VIB is a renowned life sciences research institute in Belgium, offering fully funded PhD positions in biotechnology, bioinformatics, and related fields. International students are encouraged to apply for its international PhD program, which provides a stimulating research…
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  2. VUB
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    PhD Scholarships at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

    Data & digital agriculture

    Belgium

    Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

    2,500 €/month

    The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international researchers from around the world. As a dynamic university in the heart of Europe, VUB emphasizes interdisciplinary research and global collaboration,…
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  3. ILVO
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    PhD Scholarships at Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO)

    Plants & crops

    Belgium

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    2,400 €/month

    The Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO) offers exciting PhD scholarships focused on advancing agricultural, fisheries, and food sciences. As a leading research institution in Belgium, ILVO collaborates with universities to provide fully funded…
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  4. KU Leuven
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    PhD Scholarships at KU Leuven

    Animals & livestock

    Belgium

    Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    2,400 €/month

    KU Leuven, one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities, offers a wide range of PhD scholarships tailored for international students pursuing advanced research in agriculture-related fields. These opportunities are designed to attract talented researchers from around…
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  5. INST
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    Plant Sciences Unit Researcher Soil-plant modeling

    Plants & crops

    Belgium

    Plant Sciences, Plant Breeding, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Scientific Computing

    About the Role ILVO's Plant Sciences Unit is seeking a Researcher in Soil-Plant Modeling to contribute to more sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture. Based in Merelbeke-Melle, this full-time, open-ended position offers the opportunity to work with mechanistic models,…
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Research in Plant Breeding (Belgium)

Plant breeding doctoral research spans genetics, genomics, phenotyping and variety development for yield, quality and stress resilience. Programmes frequently partner breeding companies, genebanks and public institutes. This page lists funded institute scholarships in plant breeding so you can compare hosts, countries and monthly grant figures.

Typical funding on this page

You will find 5 institute-level doctoral funding opportunities on this page, including 4 with a published monthly stipend. Among programmes with a disclosed stipend, monthly grants range from €2,400 to €3,200. Some institutes do not publish stipend amounts; confirm salary and benefits on the official programme page before applying.

Candidate requirements

Admission criteria are set by each institute and typically include a relevant master's degree (or equivalent), research fit with the advertised project, and English proficiency where required. Visa, residency and prior-degree recognition rules depend on Belgium — confirm the official programme page before applying.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of Plant Breeding PhD research is funded in Belgium?

Programmes listed here are institute-level doctoral scholarships tagged with Plant Breeding. Research themes range from applied experiments to data-driven and translational projects depending on the host institute.

How much do Plant Breeding PhD scholarships pay in Belgium?

Among the 5 programmes on this page, 4 publish a monthly stipend. The median grant is about €2,400/month; individual offers may be higher or lower.

Who can apply to these programmes?

Each institute defines its own degree background, language and residency requirements. Open the programme listing for application deadlines and the official admission criteria.

How do I find related PhD scholarship categories?

Use the related links below to explore the same field in other countries, sibling disciplines in Belgium, or alternate funding filters such as fully funded and high-stipend tiers.