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Short-Term Research Grants at KU Leuven 2026

Awarded by KU Leuven

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Post Doc

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Monthly allowance of EUR 1,500 + Return air ticket + Accommodation + Other benefits

Eligible Courses

Research in any of the topics

Eligible Nationalities

Selected group of countries

Can Be Taken At

KU Leuven

Provider

KU Leuven

Last Verified On

14 May 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

KU Leuven is offering short-term research grants to researchers and alumni from selected groups of countries. The applicants are granted a research stay of a maximum of 90 days. 

Eligibility Criteria of the Grant:

Applicants must:

  • Have completed a PhD (postdoctoral level)
  • Be a national and resident of an eligible country in the Global South
  • Be employed by an institution located in one of the eligible countries
  • Be affiliated with either the University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN) or the Catholic University of Congo (UCC) (2025–2026 call)
  • Be invited and supported by a KU Leuven senior academic staff member (ZAP)
  • Ideally be under 50 years of age (priority given)
  • Have not received a KU Leuven short-term research grant in the previous two years (only one stay allowed every three years)
  • Plan a research stay of maximum 90 days
  • Ensure the research stay includes:
    • Research activities
    • Preparation or development of joint research projects with KU Leuven
    • An opportunity to address a wider academic audience at KU Leuven

Application Process:

Applicants must:

  • Submit the online application
  • Upload a signed invitation letter from a KU Leuven professor (ZAP)
  • Upload a CV
  • Upload a copy of passport
  • Upload a copy of PhD certificate

Value of the Research Grant:

The grant includes:

  • Return air ticket (cheapest available fare)
  • Monthly allowance of €1,500
  • Insurance coverage
  • €200 lump sum for indirect travel costs
  • Accommodation arranged in a university residence (paid from the allowance)
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  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at KU Leuven. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

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  • The deadline of Short-Term Research Grants at KU Leuven 2026 is Expired.
  • Short-Term Research Grants at KU Leuven 2026 is offered to Post Doc degree.
  • Short-Term Research Grants at KU Leuven 2026 is offered for Research in any of the topics.
  • Short-Term Research Grants at KU Leuven 2026 is open for: Selected group of countries.
  • Short-Term Research Grants at KU Leuven 2026 is offered by KU Leuven.
  • Short-Term Research Grants at KU Leuven 2026 covers Partial Funding, Monthly allowance of EUR 1,500 + Return air ticket + Accommodation + Other benefits.