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Ghent University 2022 Short Stay Research Fellowships for African Researchers

The Africa Platform of Ghent University Association (GAP) welcomes applications for visiting fellows. As one of the five regional platforms at Ghent University, GAP facilitates and fosters academic collaboration between Ghent University Association and academic institutions in Africa. The Africa Platform hosts five visiting research fellows every year. Awardees will spend a minimum period of two weeks at Ghent University or one of the associated University Colleges.Five fellowships will be awarded in 2022.


Ghent University Short Stay Research Fellowships

Application DeadlineOctober 1, 2022
Funding TypeFully Funded
Country to studyGermany
School to studyGhent University
TypeResearch Grant
SponsorGhent University
GenderMen and Women

Benefits of Ghent University Short Stay Research Fellowships

  • The fellowships consist of a grant of € 1000 + one return flight ticket, for a minimum stay of two weeks, which is meant to cover (or contribute towards) travel and accommodation costs and living expenses. This means that matching funding will need to be found in many cases. The visiting scholars will be given an office space and access to facilities (such as the library) as a Ghent University visiting scholar.
  • Awardees are expected to be present at Ghent University and to take part in the academic activities of the research unit. Visiting scholars will give at least one lecture or seminar to fellow researchers and students. For this reason, awardees are required to have an excellent command of English or French.

Requirements for Ghent University Short Stay Research Fellowships

  • The Africa Platform fellowships are aimed at researchers (junior or senior lecturers & professors) who are affiliated with an African higher education or research institution.
  • A bilateral agreement or memorandum of understanding needs to be in place between Ghent University and the African institution. 

Selection Process

Selection criteria and procedures

The following criteria will be taken into account in the selection procedure:

  • The candidate’s profile, such as CV and scientific achievements: 25%
  • The motivation, feasibility and academic quality of the research plan: 25%
  • Added value/sustainability (impact of the research stay on future departmental and institutional collaboration) – decisive criterion: 50%

A selection committee with representatives from different faculties will review the applications.

Ghent University conducts an active policy for diversity and equal opportunities and encourages everybody to apply. The selection committee will also strive for a balance in:

  • Home institutions (from Africa)
  • Ghent University faculties involved
  • Senior candidates and junior candidates
  • Gender

Timeline

  • Application deadline: 1 October 2022
  • Selection results: end of October 2022
  • Mobility period: January – December 2023

 

Application Documents

  • A cover letter
  • A research plan
  • A budget
  • Your signature and the signature of the Ghent University promotor.
  • A short CV (max 2 pages) 

Application Deadline

October 1, 2022

How to Apply

Your application should be in English or French, the application form includes the following sections:

  • Personal information;
  • A cover letter in which you indicate: the period of your visit, the research group you would like to be affiliated with, and a motivation as to how your current and future research at your home university will benefit from a research stay at Ghent;
  • A research plan (research objectives, methods and tools, a work plan for the intended visit, possible long-term cooperation plans, etc.);
  • A budget;
  • A list of your three most important publications (optional);
  • Your signature and the signature of the Ghent University promotor. This means that you should already have a Ghent University promotor at the application stage. If you do not at present have links with Ghent University, the online research directory can help you in your search for a promotor. You also need to submit a short motivation statement by the Ghent University promotor;
  • A short CV (max 2 pages) in annex to the application form.

The application should be submitted by email to [email protected] in one PDF file, no later than 1 October 2022. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. Each individual can only obtain one grant.

For more details,visit Ghent University website


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