Master Scholarships from VLIR-UOS, Belgium

How do I apply for a scholarship?

To apply for a scholarship, you first need to apply for the training or Master programme.

To apply for a training or Master programme, visit the website of the training or Master programme of your interest. Follow the guidelines for application for the programme as mentioned on its website.

 In the programme application, you can mention whether you wish to apply for a scholarship. In case you do,  the programme coordinator forwards your application to VLIR-UOS.

 Applications submitted by the candidates to VLIR-UOS directly will not be considered!

 Take into account that you can only apply for one training or Master programme per year.

 The dates of application are determined by the programme. Check the website of the training or Master programme for more details.

 You will receive the selection result by e-mail, as soon as possible after selection and at the latest by mid-June.

In case of doubt, please contact the training or Master programme.

Eligible programmes, requisites and coverage

• For which training and Master programmes can I get a scholarship?
• What are the requisites to apply for a scholarship and the criteria to get one?
• Which costs are covered by the scholarship?
• Why should I study in Flanders (Belgium)?

130 Master Scholarships from CUD ARES, Belgium,Deadline: 10 February 2016

Scholarships in Belgium

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Scholarships : Call for Applications 2016-2017 is now open.
>> Call publication: 5 October 2015
The application form can be downloaded from here.

Scholarships 2016-2017

Within the framework of the Belgian policy for development cooperation, the Minister for Development Cooperation and the Directorate-General for Development Cooperation entrust the Belgian Higher Education Institutions with the preparation of Postgraduate Programmes (Specialized Masters) and Training Programmes that are specifically oriented towards young professionals from developing countries.
International Courses and Training Programmes are part of the global study programmes of the Higher Education Institutions. They are open to all students who satisfy the conditions of qualification, but aim at proposing training units that distinguish themselves by their openness towards specific development issues.
Within the programme for International Courses and Training Programmes 2016-2017, ARES grants 130 scholarships for participation into the masters and 67 scholarships for participation into the training programmes.
You will find on this site a list of international Courses and Training programmes for which there is a possibility of scholarship and, for information purposes, the modalities of introduction of an application as well as the rules of selection in force within the 2016-2017 programme.
Applying for a ARES scholarship is absolutely free of charge. ARES does not charge any fee at any stage of the application or selection process. You may raise any question or concern about persons or companies claiming to be acting on behalf of ARES and requesting the payment of a fee by emailing us at maryvonne.aubry@ares-ac.be
Any application containing cash will be automatically rejected.

Trainings proposed by the flemish universities of Belgium

Flemish universities also propose training programmes and courses for key-persons from developing countries.
Please refer to the website of the Vlaamse Interuniversitaire Raad (VLIR) which groups the Flemish universities, for more information about this programme : http://www.vliruos.be/

Various PhD vacancies in Hasselt University, Belgium

Hasselt University is continuously on the look-out for motivated staff members. Our vacancy list is subject to frequent updates. We therefore recommend you to consult it on a regular basis.

Associate academic staff (BAP) 14 vacancies

PhD students, research associates, post-doctoral researchers

description	%	deadline
post-doctoral researcher - Biostatistics vacancy no 101/32/111 nr. 4	100%	06/07/2011
post-doctoral researcher - polymer chemistry vacancy no 101/32/195	100%	29/07/2011
post-doctoral researcher - Travel Behaviour vacancy no 101/32/189	100%	15/08/2011
PhD student - biosensors (miniaturised biosensors for marker-proteins) vacancy no 101/32/191	100%	31/08/2011
PhD student - Computer Science - specialization 'databases and theoretical computer science' vacancy no 101/32/124	100%	08/08/2011
PhD student - Multimedia vacancy no 101/32/119 nr. 4	100%	19/08/2011
PhD student - polymer chemistry vacancy no 101/32/194	100%	28/07/2011
PhD student - polymer chemistry for biosensor and bio-analytical applications vacancy no 101/32/193	100%	28/07/2011

Permanent vacancies

description
PhD student - Chemistry vacancy no PERM-CHEM
PhD student - Computer Science vacancy no PERM-INF
PhD student - Economics and Business Administration vacancy no PERM-TEW
PhD student - Physics vacancy no PERM-FYS
PhD student - Statistics vacancy no PERM-TWIS
PhD student - Transportation Sciences vacancy no PERM-TRAN

Assistant academic staff (AAP) no vacancies

Assistants, doctor-assistants, teaching assistants

no vacancies

Tenured academic staff (ZAP) 4 vacancies

Lecturer, associate professor, professor, full professor

description	%	deadline
associate professor / professor - Cellular/Molecular Cardiologist vacancy no 101/31/055	100%	31/08/2011
associate professor / professor - in computer science - specialization 'visual computing' vacancy no 101/31/044	100%	02/09/2011
associate professor / professor - Mathematical Statistics vacancy no 101/31/049	100%	01/10/2011
professor / full professor - (electro)chemistry/physics of materials for energy storage vacancy no 101/31/053	100%	01/10/2011

PhD/PostDoc positions at VITO (Flanders Institute of Technology), Belgium

Doctorate @ VITO

Following doctorate subjects are available:

• The use of second life batteries for Smart Grids
  Education: applied sciences
  Availability: Vacant mandate More info Register

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• Development and Application of novel Proteomics methods
  Education: Master of Science
  Availability: Vacant mandate More info Register

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• Novel algorithms for the analysis of post-translational modifications in mass spectrometry data
  Availability: Vacant mandate More info Register

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• IIn vitro assessment of the respiratory toxicity of engineered nanoparticles
  Education: Master degree in the field of Biomedical Sciences, (Bio)chemistry, (Bio)physics, Molecular Life Sciences, Bioengineering, or Toxicology
  Availability: Vacant mandate More info Register

Postdoctoral research grants

Following post-doctorates are available:

• EU-MC: Innovative catalyst materials for proces intensification
  Education: PhD Applied Chemistry (heterogeneous catalysis), Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Bioscience Engineering
  Availability: Proposal More info Register

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• EU-MC: Computational modelling and monitoring of the laser cladding process
  Education: PhD, Materials Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
  Availability: Proposal More info Register

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• EU-MC: Development of FEM based models for optimized membrane engineering
  Education: Phd in membrane technology, chemical engineering, theoretical chemistry
  Availability: Vacant mandate More info Register

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• EU-MC Permanent adhesion improvement through Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Technology (APPT)
  Education: doctor of ingenieur, met kennis van materialen en/of scheikunde
  Availability: Proposal More info Register

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• EU-MC: Development of functional ceramic nanofiltration membranes
  Education: Phd in material science, chemistry, or chemical engineering
  Availability: Proposal More info Register

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• EU-MC: Study of organic micropollutant behaviour in anaerobic membrane bioreactors
  Education: Phd in membrane technology, bioprocess technology, fouling
  Availability: Proposal More info Register

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• EU-MC: Development of a selection tool for biomass filtration
  Education: Phd in membrane technology, fouling mechanisms, engineering
  Availability: Proposal More info Register

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• EU-MC: Development of an efficient dewatering technology for the production of glycerol carbonate from CO2 and glycerol
  Education: PhD in chemical engineering or (organic) chemistry, with a focus on heterogeneously catalyzed reactions
  Availability: Proposal More info Register

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• EU-MC: Bioelectrochemical CO2 Reduction, Renewable Fuels and High Value Chemical Production from Wastewater in bio-electrochemical system (BES)
  Education: Phd in microbial fuel cells, bioelectrochemistry, microbial electrosynthesis
  Availability: Proposal More info Register

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• EU-MC: Combination of membranes and immobilized enzymes for process intensification
  Education: Working experience and knowledge over enzymes (proteases, amylases etc.) and their immobilization during the PhD. Knowledge of membrane technology and reactor development is an added advantage
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• EU-MC: Production and characterization of polyhydroxyalkanoates from industrial organic and inorganic wastes
  Education: Phd in engineering, microbiology, fermentation technology
  Availability: Proposal More info Register

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• EU-MC: Integrated process for fermentation and separation of organic acids with electrodialysis
  Availability: Proposal More info Register

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• VITO Marie Curie post-doctoral research positions in the area of processing of multifunctional materials
  Availability: Proposal More info Register

Research Funding for Doctoral Students from Developing countries at University of Ghent , Belgium

Research Funding for Doctoral Students from Developing countries at University of Ghent , Belgium

Study Subject:Any
Employer:University of Ghent
Level:Doctoral
Scholarship Description:With support from its “Special Research Fund” (BOF), Ghent University wishes to support university research groups or research centres in developing countries in their aim to grow into excellent research centres by upgrading local academic personnel. Therefore Ghent University grants PhD scholarships to promising PhD students from developing countries who wish to carry out half of their PhD research at Ghent University and half in a university in a developing country.

No restrictions are imposed on the field of research, nevertheless preference will be given to topics that are relevant for development. Relevance for development measures the degree in which the action of development corresponds with the expectations of the beneficiaries, the needs of the country, global priorities and the policies of partners and donors.

There are two types of scholarships: regular PhD grants (2 years) (type 1) and grants with a maximum duration of 1 year for students finalizing their PhD research at Ghent University (type 2).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 March 20

http://www.ugent.be/en/research/opportunities/phd/BOF/docos.htm

Research Fellowship for pre-doctoral Applicants at the Department of Plant Biotechnology and Genetics, Ghent University, Belgium

Research Fellowship for pre-doctoral Applicants at the Department of Plant Biotechnology and Genetics, Ghent University, Belgium

Study Subject plant biology and biochemistry
Employer:Ghent University
Level:Predoctoral
Scholarship Description: Interdisciplinary research project in the field of plant biology and biochemistry, using proteomics and functional genomics approaches to understand the function of plant proteases involved in cell death mechanisms regulating growth and development of plants.
Eligibility:
You are a Master in Biotechnology, Biology, Bio-engineer, Biochemistry or Biomedical sciences or you have obtained an equivalent degree.
-You read and speak scientific English fluently and you have good communication skills.
-You can work independently, yet you are a good team player.

Scholarship Application Deadline:2011-03-31

Read more: http://www.ugent.be/en/news/vacancies/scientific/daweiprd

Master Scholarships at Katholieke Univ. Leuven, Belgium

Science@Leuven Scholarship

Application for the Science@Leuven Scholarship 2011-2012 is open from the 1st of December 2010.

The Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven and its Alumni Association Science@Leuven are proud to announce The Science@Leuven Scholarship!

Motivated and talented international students, interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven are invited to apply for a scholarship.

Which masters give the right to apply for the Scholarship? :

Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Master of Biology, Master of Molecular and Cellular Biophysics, Master of Chemistry, Master of Physics, Master of Geology, Master of Geography, Master of Mathematics and the Master of Statistics.

Amount of Scholarship

The amount of the scholarship can be up to 8.000 Euro for 1 year. The Board of the Science@Leuven Fund will decide exactly how much a scholarship will be. The scholarship will always cover the tuition fee for 1 year, the insurance and a basic health insurance coverage. The amount awarded for living expenses can vary.

Most master programmes of the Faculty of Science are 2-year programmes. A scholarship for the second master year will be only be continued for students having had outstanding results the first master year.

Admission requirements

Applicants must meet and prove the following requirements:

the applicants have not studied or worked at the University of Leuven before, the applicants have a bachelor degree from a foreign university that gives them access to the master programme they are applying for, the applicants can prove having had excellent study results during their former training, the applicants show strong motivation to follow a master programme at the Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven the applicants are willing to act as an ambassador for the programme.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS

Applications for the academic year 2011-2012 will open the 1st of December.

Selection Procedure (for 2011-2012)
The applicants fill out the application form of the International Office to apply for admission to the K.U.Leuven.
The applicants note in the application form that they want to apply for the Science@Leuven Scholarship.
Next to the information required by the International Office, the applicants also upload the following information: results of their former studies, a letter of motivation and two references of professors.
The selection of the students take place in June 2011.

http://wet.kuleuven.be/english/scienceatleuvenscholarship

Postdoctoral Research Position on Genetics, Belgium

Developmental Genetics Laboratory

Institute of Molecular Biology and Medecine

Free University of Brussels, Belgium.

Position and Profile: A postdoctoral position is available for a highly motivated scientist with a strong background in molecular biology and mouse genetics. The position is financially supported by for a period of one year, starting the 1^st September 2010, with a possible extension of one year.

Research project: Our unit is studying early vertebrate development, focusing on the molecular mechanisms that control neural development, from germ layer formation and neural induction to those that regulate neural stem cell proliferation and differentiation. Gene function is approached using microinjection into amphibian embryos and genetic knockouts in the mouse. For more information on our recent work, see Souopgui et al., Genes and Dev. (2008) 22, 2347-2352; Nichane et al., (2010) EMBO. J. 29, 55-67.

The project focuses on the function of DMRT genes encoding zinc finger transcription factors in the development of the cerebral cortex. The project involves the phenotypic analysis of the cortex of DMRT mutant animals, gene overexpression and knockdown in utero, the identification of their targets and the analysis of their transcriptional regulation in transgenic frog embryos.

Location: Our lab is situated about 25 miles south of Brussels, in the Institute of Molecular Biology and Medecine (IBMM), a leading multidiciplinarity Institute from the faculty of Science and Medecine of the ULB (http://www.ulb.ac.be/ibmm/index.html).

Application: To apply, please submit your CV, names and addresses of two references, preferentially electronically to:

Dr. Eric Bellefroid

Université Libre de Bruxelles

Laboratoire de Génétique du Développment

Institut de Biologie et de Médecine Moléculaire (IBMM)

Rue des Profs. Jeeener et Brachet, 12

6041 Gosselies

Belgique

E-mail: ebellefr@ulb.ac.be

Tel.: 32 (0)2 650 97 32

Fax: 32 (0)2 650 97 33

PhD positions at Ghent University, Belgium

PhD positions at Ghent University, Belgium
(http://www.ugent.be/en/news/vacancies/scientific)

1. Scientific researcher (Literature Curator)
The fellow will work in the Department of Plant Systems Biology (VIB-Gent University) in a collaborative effort between the groups Functional Genomics and Systems Biology of Yield, headed by Prof. Pierre Hilson and Prof. Dirk Inzé, in the framework of the AGRON-OMICS European Integrated Project (www.agron omics.eu).
You will participate to the curation of primary research results published in the scientific literature, focusing on the characterization of plant growth and development processes and emphasizing studies based on the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana.
The information you collect will be integrated with phenotype and molecular profiles (transcript, protein, metabolite) with the aim to build a scaffold to model the coordination of the biological modules involved in the regulation of plant organ growth.
Last application date: 2010-02-28 17:00
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2. Phd in symmetry, reduction and stability of mechanical systems
Description of the project:
The role that symmetry properties of a dynamical system play in its reduction to a (possibly) simpler system, and in the stability properties of certain of its solutions, is an important field of research. Whereas this topic has already been extensively dealt with in the case of Hamiltonian systems in a symplectic or, more generally, a Poisson context , the Lagrangian side of the story has always received much less attention in the literature.
The goal of this project therefore is to restore this balance in some sense by analyzing symmetry and reduction aspects in the context of Lagrangian dynamical systems. In particular, attention will be focused on so-called Routh reduction and Routh reduction by stages for invariant and quasi-invariant Lagrangian systems. The techniques will be illustrated on some concrete mechanical systems such as, for instance, a rigid body submerged in a fluid. The stability of relative equilibria will also be investigated in a Lagrangian setting. Finally, the extent to which the symmetry and reduction techniques for Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems can be modified or generalized in order to apply them to systems with non-holonomic constraints and to (non-Lagrangian) systems with dissipation, will also be investigated.

Promotor: Frans Cantrijn (Frans.Cantrijn[at]UGent.be )
Co-promotor: Bavo Langerock (Bavo.Langerock[at]UGent.be)
Last application date: 2010-07-05 17:00
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3. Phd position in process engineering of pharmaceutical production processes
This PhD project aims at developing mechanistic (and also empirical) process models for innovative pharmaceutical production processes (e.g., continuous processing, hot-melt extrusion, freeze-drying,…), and to exploit those models in the development of advanced process control systems. The research will be conducted in close cooperation with pharmaceutical companies. The ultimate goal is to develop processes that are continuously under control and hence allow real-time release.
Last application date: 2010-07-31 12:00

PhD Position in Bioinformatics at the Center for Human Genetics ,Belgium

PhD position in bioinformatics, next-generation sequencing, and cancer genomics at the Center for Human Genetics, Kuleuven
The Laboratory of Computational Biology together with the Laboratory for Molecular Pathogenesis of Leukemia have a joint position for a motivated PhD student interested in genomics and systems biology of cancer.

Research project
The PhD research will focus on high-throughput approaches to further decipher the leukemia genome and to identify novel oncogenic mutations or structural variations that may underlie tumorigenesis. Secondary interest goes out to variations in transcriptional networks and the characterization of the underlying cis-regulatory variations.

Available data include gene expression microarray data, GS FLX sequence data of candidate gene sets, and may even include full genome sequence data of multiple cancer patients. The challenge of this project is to handle large amounts of public and in-house genomic data and to use, benchmark, and develop state-of-the- art bioinformatics approaches, while maintaining a clear focus on important biological questions.



Profile
Master in Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Bio-engineering, or equivalent. The candidate we are seeking should have basic programming or bioinformatics skills, with a strong interest in high-throughput technologies and genomics. Having any of the following skills is a plus: linux, R/Bioconductor, Matlab, Perl, Java, MySQL, data mining, clustering, classification, modeling, (bio)statistics, genome browsers.

Environment
The successful applicant will be hosted by the Laboratory of Computational Biology, headed by Prof. Stein Aerts, and will be in close collaboration with The Laboratory for Molecular Pathogenesis of Leukemia, headed by Prof. Jan Cools. Both labs are part of the Center for Human Genetics at the Kuleuven.

Contact
Interested? Send your CV and motivation letter to stein.aerts@med.kuleuven.be

PhD position in Development and Food Policy at KU Leuven, Belgium

hD Vacancy in Development and Food Policy

LICOS - Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance at the
Faculty of Business and Economics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, is
seeking to appoint a PhD student/Research Assistant for 4 years as of
Fall 2009, to support current research on Food Policy, Development and
related fields. Field work in any of the geographic regions of focus
(Eastern Europe, China, India, Africa) is possible. The supervisor of
the project is Prof. J. Swinnen, Director of LICOS.

Selection Criteria
University degree in economics or applied economics, preferably at
MPhil level
Strong analytic and technical capabilities in modern economic methods
Proficiency in statistical and econometric methods Interest in
developing collaborative research within the research project
A GRE test will be required for admission
Fluency in spoken and written English (a TOEFL or IELTS test will be
required for non-native speakers)

About LICOS
LICOS is a research centre of Excellence at the Faculty of Business
and Economics that focuses on theoretical and empirical research of
macro- and micro-economic aspects of transition, institutional changes
and economic performance. LICOS belongs to the 12 "Centres of
Excellence" of K.U. Leuven. The research at LICOS is organized around
four main research themes, each under the auspices of a Research Director:
Development and Food Policy (Prof. J. Swinnen)
Labour Markets and Industrial Restructuring (Prof. J. Konings)
Market Structure and Performance (Prof. P. Van Cayseele)
International Trade and Fiscal Policy (Prof. Hylke Vandenbussche)
(for more info: www.econ.kuleuven.be/licos/)

PhD Program at the Faculty
The research project will allow the student to simultaneously pursue a
PhD in (Applied) Economics. The University of Leuven (KUL) has an
extensive Ph.D. program: about 160 researchers are currently pursuing
a Ph.D. in Applied Economics/Business studies or PhD in Economics.
Usually, a PhD program takes 4 years, with the first year including
important course work in advanced economics.
(for more info: www.econ.kuleuven.be/lsbe)

How to Apply
Candidates must send their curriculum vitae, together with a statement
outlining expression of interest in the position, to
conny.schuurmans@econ.kuleuven.be. There is no application form.
Applications must reach us no later than 15 April 2009.

PhD position in Economics of Sports and Development, KU Leuven, Belgium

PhD Vacancy in Sports and Development
LICOS - Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance at the
Faculty of Business and Economics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, is
seeking to appoint a PhD student/Research Assistant for 4 years as of
Fall 2009, to conduct research on the Economics of Sports and
Development. Field work is possible. The supervisor of the project is
Prof. J. Swinnen, Director of LICOS.

Selection Criteria
University degree in economics or applied economics, preferably at
MPhil level
Strong analytic and technical capabilities in modern economic methods
Proficiency in statistical and econometric methods
Interest in developing collaborative research within the research project
A GRE test will be required for admission
Fluency in spoken and written English (a TOEFL or IELTS test will be
required for non-native speakers)

About LICOS
LICOS is a research centre of Excellence at the Faculty of Business
and Economics that focuses on theoretical and empirical research of
macro- and micro-economic aspects of transition, institutional changes
and economic performance. LICOS belongs to the 12 "Centres of
Excellence" of K.U. Leuven. Research at LICOS is organized around four
main research themes, each under the auspices of a Research Director:
Development and Food Policy (Prof. J. Swinnen)
Labour Markets and Industrial Restructuring (Prof. J. Konings)
Market Structure and Performance (Prof. P. Van Cayseele)
International Trade and Fiscal Policy (Prof. Hylke Vandenbussche)
(for more info: www.econ.kuleuven.be/licos/)

PhD Program at the Faculty
The research project will allow the student to simultaneously pursue a
PhD in (Applied) Economics. The University of Leuven (KUL) has an
extensive Ph.D. program: about 160 researchers are currently pursuing
a Ph.D. in Applied Economics/Business studies or PhD in Economics.
Usually, a PhD program takes 4 years, with the first year including
important course work in advanced economics.
(for more info: www.econ.kuleuven.be/lsbe)

How to Apply
Candidates must send their curriculum vitae, together with a statement
outlining expression of interest in the position, to
conny.schuurmans@econ.kuleuven.be. There is no application form.
Applications must reach us no later than 15 April 2009.