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Interested in doing doctoral research at Ghent University?
All applications need the explicit commitment of a Ghent University professor who will act as your PhD supervisor.
There are two possibilities to start a PhD:
- Apply for an open PhD position
- Approach a specific professor
Use this roadmap to discover all the relevant information and which steps you need to take.
Topic, supervision, funding
- Research topic
- PhD supervisor
- Doctoral advisory committee
- Funding opportunities
- Recommended financial means
Admission, fees
Specific options
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Events
- [Mar 18
Lecture 'Meet the Expert: Extrusion and Alternative Proteins for Food and Feed and Animal Health'
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke](https://www.ugent.be/en/agenda/extrusion-processing) - [Mar 19
Symposium 'Why so Many Ways to Die?'
Hybrid: Campus Ardoyen - Seminar room - FSVM I Building, Tech Lane Ghent Science Park 71, 9052 Zwijnaarde](https://www.ugent.be/en/agenda/ways-to-die) - [Mar 19
Workshop 'Planting event home Groningen'
Home Groningen, Stalhof 43, 9000 Ghent](https://www.ugent.be/en/agenda/planting-event) - [Mar 23
Exhibition 'Sustainable and Fair Trade Research in Focus: Poster Showcase and Networking at Campus Coupure'
Campus Coupure, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Ghent](https://www.ugent.be/en/agenda/fair-trade-thesis)