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We list funded PhD scholarship programmes at research institutes and universities, with structured data on country, field of study, stipend, and eligibility where available.

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PhD Scholarships in Belgium

Belgium offers competitive PhD stipends at universities and Walloon/Flemish research institutes with EU-facing agricultural and biotech programmes. This directory lists 8 institute-level PhD scholarships in Belgium, including 8 with a published monthly stipend. Typical disclosed funding is around €2,400/month among programmes on this page. Use the filters below to narrow by research field, stipend band, or institution type.

8 programmes · typical stipend 2400 €/month

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VIB

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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KU Leuven

PhD Scholarships at KU Leuven (KU Leuven)

Plants & crops

Belgium

Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

2,500 €/month

KU Leuven is Belgium's largest and oldest university, renowned for its cutting-edge research in agricultural sciences, bioinformatics, biotechnology, environmental sciences, and more. The university offers fully funded PhD positions for international students through its doctoral schools, suc…
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VUB

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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ILVO

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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UGent

PhD Scholarships at Ghent University

Plants & crops

Belgium

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

2,400 €/month

Ghent University, a leading research institution in Belgium, offers a wide range of PhD scholarships tailored for international students pursuing advanced studies in agriculture-related fields. With a strong emphasis on global accessibility, the university welcomes applicants from…
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KU Leuven

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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ITM

PhD Scholarships at Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp

Plants & crops

Belgium

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Data Science, Nutrition and Health

2,300 €/month

The Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp (ITM) offers PhD scholarships focused on advancing research in tropical medicine and global health. These opportunities are particularly accessible to international students from developing countries, emphasizing global collaboration to address healt…
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ULiège

PhD Scholarships at University of Liège

Plants & crops

Belgium

Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

2,300 €/month

The University of Liège offers a range of PhD scholarships, particularly through its Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech faculty, focusing on agriculture and related fields. These opportunities are highly accessible to international students, with dedicated support for non-EU applicants…
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PhD funding landscape in Belgium

Belgium offers competitive PhD stipends at universities and Walloon/Flemish research institutes with EU-facing agricultural and biotech programmes.

Stipend snapshot

Median published stipend: €2,400/month among programmes with grant data.

Frequently asked questions

Are PhD scholarships in Belgium paid?

Many institute listings on this page include a monthly stipend or grant. 8 of 8 programmes publish funding amounts you can compare before applying.

Which research fields are covered for PhD funding in Belgium?

Programmes span agricultural sciences, plant and food research, biotechnology, environmental sciences, and related disciplines. Use the field filter to focus on your topic.

What is a typical PhD stipend in Belgium?

Among institute scholarships with disclosed funding on this page, the median monthly stipend is about €2,400. See our affordability pages to compare net pay with living costs.