How to apply for the VIB International PhD Program


Please follow carefully the different steps during the preparation stage and final submission stage of your application. Use English in all the documents.
 

Step 1 - Requirements

 

Step 2 - Select your projects

Select the projects of your interest from the list of research projects.
 

Step 3 - Download and complete the Application Form

Download theApplication_Form (MS-Word, 0,5 MB). Complete the file
according to theApplication_Guidelines (MS-Word, 0,5 MB).
 
Make sure all required paragraphs are completed. Save the document, titled “your-name–VIB-PhD-Program-2012”. 
 

Step 4 - Submit the Application Form and scans of degrees and certificates

Upload the completed Application Form and the other documents before 15 February 2012, 11:59 pm GMT. Your application will be processed according to the VIB International PhD selection procedure. 
 
Have a copy ready of your:
  • Completed Application Form
  • Bachelor degree
  • Masters degree (if applicable)
  • English language certificate (if applicable)
  • GRE certificate (if applicable)
  • Transcript of marks (academic records)
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Step 5 - Collect recommendations

Download theCandidate_Evaluation_Letter (MS-Word, 0,5 MB). Contact two scientists/colleagues who can judge your potential as a Ph.D.-student. Ask both of them to:
  • complete the Candidate Evaluation Letter
  • write a letter of recommendation for your application
  • send both documents to the VIB International PhD Program Committee
VIB
Program Committee VIB International Ph.D. Program
Rijvisschestraat 120, B-9052 Ghent
Belgium
FAX: +3292446610
Email: internationalphd@vib.be
The letters of recommendation are confidential and are an essential part of your application. It is your responsibility to contact your referees and to ensure that they write to us before the deadline for applications on 15 Feburary 2012.
Please note that we will not be able to process your application without the letters of recommendation.
 
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