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Ghent University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel

PhD Opportunity in Political Science on Inclusive Political Representation in Belgium Université catholique de Louvain and Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Anthropology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

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Belgium

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Ghent University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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Keywords

Anthropology
Sociology
Political Science
Social Justice
Democratization
Community-based Research

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About this position

PhD opportunity in Political Science in Belgium on the project Co-Designing Inclusive Political Representation. The position is hosted by Université catholique de Louvain and Vrije Universiteit Brussel, with work based in Louvain-la-Neuve and Brussels.

The project examines how political representation can be reimagined with people experiencing socio-economic precarity in Brussels. Research themes include democratic theory, qualitative longitudinal fieldwork, participatory co-design, community-engaged research, democracy, political representation, and social justice.

This is a fully funded doctoral scholarship supported by FNRS & FWO. Funding includes additional support for fieldwork, conferences, training, and research dissemination.

Eligibility highlights: a Master's degree in Political Science or a related social science field (final-year master's students may apply), strong interest in democracy and qualitative research, interest in participatory/community-based research, excellent French and English, and willingness to conduct fieldwork in Brussels. Dutch is a plus.

Application deadline: 31 August 2026. Required documents include a cover letter, CV, research interests and project ideas, master's thesis or writing sample, diploma, and contact details of two academic referees. Apply through the UCLouvain job posting.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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