Belgium University of Antwerp Doctoral Grant (FWO) for Foreign Students 2018

Scholarship Description:

Belgium University of Antwerp Doctoral Grant (FWO) for Foreign Students 2018 is open for International Students . The scholarship allows PhD level program(s) in the field of Religious History taught at University of Antwerp . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Scholarship Description: The Faculty of Arts is now accepting applications for Doctoral Grant (FWO) in the area of religious history at the Ruusbroec Institute. Foreign students are eligible are eligible to apply for this grant.

Scholarship Provider: The University of Antwerp is one of the major Belgian universities located in the city of Antwerp. The name is abbreviated as Antwerp, as the abbreviation UA should no longer be used.

Applicants must be fluent in German and -ideally- have worked on German sources before.

Degree Level: Grants are available to pursue doctoral programme.

Available Subject: Grants are awarded in the area of religious history.

Scholarship Benefits: Grant value:

A doctoral scholarship for a period of two years, with the possibility of renewal for a further two-year period after positive evaluation;

The start date of scholarship will be the first of March 2018;

A gross monthly grant ranging from € 2.324,20 – € 2.469,08;

A dynamic and stimulating work environment.

Eligible Nationalities: Foreign students are eligible are eligible to apply for this grant.

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

Profile and requirements:

• You hold a Master degree in History, Philology or another field of the humanities/social sciences, and display a clear interest in religious, cultural and/or social history.


• You can submit outstanding academic results.


• Students in the final year of their degree can also apply.


• Foreign candidates are encouraged to apply.


• Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy.


• You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.


• You are willing to spend time abroad.


• You are fluent in German and -ideally- have worked on German sources before.


• Research experience in Austrian archives is a plus.

English Language Requirements: Applicants must be fluent in German and -ideally- have worked on German sources before.

Application Procedure: Applications may only be submitted online, until the closing date 11 February 2018.

• Your application contains the following information:


• Your CV including a list of marks/grades of Bachelor and Master studies;


• Your letter of motivation;


• The contact information of two referees (including e-mail, phone number and a description of your relationship with the referees);


• One writing example (e.g. chapter of MA thesis);


• A project proposal of approximately 1-2 pages.

Online Application

Scholarship Link

Deadline: February 11, 2018

Degree Level:

Belgium University of Antwerp Doctoral Grant (FWO) for Foreign Students 2018 is available to undertake PhD level programs at University of Antwerp.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Religious History