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Thursday 7 November 2013

VIB International PhD Program in Life Sciences

VIB is a life sciences research institute in Flanders, Belgium. With more than 1300 scientists from over 60 countries, we perform basic research into the molecular foundations of life. VIB is an excellence-based entrepreneurial institute that focuses on translating basic scientific results into pharmaceutical, agricultural and industrial applications. VIB works in close partnership with four universities − UGent, KU Leuven, University of Antwerp and Vrije Universiteit Brussel and is funded by the Flemish government. VIB develops and disseminates a wide range of science-based information about all aspects of biotechnology.
VIB International PhD Program in Life Sciences
VIB is offering 8 PhD scholarships for international life sciences PhD students.
Apply now to kick-start your scientific career in a center of excellence, backed by first class research facilities and training in our multidisciplinary, international scientific community. VIB scientists work at the frontlines of molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, structural biology, plant systems biology, genetics, biochemistry and microbiology.
VIB is a life sciences research center in Flanders, Belgium, in the heart of Europe.
Selected candidates for the VIB International PhD Program will be fully funded with a yearly net salary of €25.000 and are expected to start in October 2014.
Admission requirements and conditions VIB International PhD Program
Nationality
The VIB International PhD Program is aimed towards all non-Belgians, currently not living in Belgium.
University degrees
Candidates should hold a university degree, or satisfy equivalent requirements, which is sufficient to start a doctoral program at a Flemish university. This means that applicants must hold a 5-year University degree, or equivalent, in life sciences (e.g. biology, biochemistry, biotechnology), physics, engineering, chemistry, or related fields. In general, this implies that the applicant has a Masters degree. Applicants, who have not yet received their degree at the time of the application deadline, can also apply, but a final certificate of the degree is needed no later than 2 months after the selection interviews.
Medical students who wish to obtain a PhD degree can also apply after completion of their MD exams.
Passing the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a plus (and you should definitely indicate on your application whether you took the GRE), but the test is not required for your application. Please note that VIB does not yet have a GRE Institutional code. If you take the GRE-test specifically to enter our Ph.D. Program, please use the GRE codes of either the University of Antwerp, Brussels, Leuven or Ghent. We will not reply to inquiries regarding the GRE.
Age
Applicants are preferentially not older than 28 years at the application deadline.
Language
English is used in all VIB laboratories for scientific communication. Therefore, candidates must have an excellent command of English. A language test for English, such as the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is not necessary for the application, but should you have TOEFL test results, please add these to your application. Please note that VIB does not yet have a TOEFL Institutional code. If you take the TOEFL-test specifically to enter our PhD Program, please use the TOEFL codes of either Ghent University, the KU Leuven, the University of Antwerp or the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. We will not reply to inquiries regarding the TOEFL.
How to apply for the VIB International PhD Program
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 the Application form
Complete the file according to theApplication Guidelines.
Make sure all required paragraphs are completed. Save the document, titled “your-name–VIB-PhD-Program-2014”.
Step 4 - Submit the Application Form and scans of degrees and certificates
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)
Submit your application to: IPPapplications@vib.be
Step 5 - Collect recommendations
Download the Candidate Evaluation Letter. Contact two scientists/colleagues who can judge your potential as a PhD-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 atIPPevaluationforms@vib.be