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Ghent University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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Fully Funded Sandwich PhD in Chemical and Environmental Engineering at Ghent University and Phenikaa University Ghent University and Phenikaa University in Belgium

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Fully funded for 48 months under the VLIR-UOS TIDE project, including full tuition-fee and research-expense coverage. The sandwich PhD includes 18 months at Ghent University in Belgium and 30 months at Phenikaa University in Vietnam. A monthly scholarship is provided during the research period in Belgium, with research support in Vietnam.

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Nov 30, 2026

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Belgium

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Ghent University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Environmental Sustainability
Circular Economy

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About this position

Fully funded PhD opportunity in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, and Materials Science is available through the VLIR-UOS TIDE project, jointly involving Ghent University in Belgium and Phenikaa University in Vietnam.

This is a 48-month sandwich PhD model: candidates spend 18 months conducting research at Ghent University in Belgium and 30 months at Phenikaa University in Vietnam. The project offers full coverage of tuition fees and research expenses, a monthly scholarship during the Belgian research period, and research support in Vietnam. The opportunity is relevant to circular economy and sustainability-oriented research.

Applicants must be Vietnamese citizens with a master's degree, or be on track to graduate before January 2027, in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline. Strong research experience and laboratory skills are expected. English requirements are IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in writing, TOEFL iBT 86, or Cambridge B2 First. The language requirement is exempted when the master's degree was fully taught in English.

The application deadline is November 30, 2026. Interviews are tentatively planned for December 2026, with an expected start between January and March 2027. Candidates should submit their CV, academic transcripts and degree certificates, motivation letter, and English certificate where applicable by email to Dr. Nguyễn Thị Hạnh Tiên and Prof. Pieter Nachtergaele.

Funding details

Fully funded for 48 months under the VLIR-UOS TIDE project, including full tuition-fee and research-expense coverage. The sandwich PhD includes 18 months at Ghent University in Belgium and 30 months at Phenikaa University in Vietnam. A monthly scholarship is provided during the research period in Belgium, with research support in Vietnam.

What's required

Applicants must be Vietnamese citizens and hold a master's degree, or be graduating before January 2027, in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field. Strong research experience and laboratory skills are required. English proficiency must be demonstrated with IELTS 6.5 overall and at least 6.0 in writing, TOEFL iBT 86, or Cambridge B2 First; applicants whose master's degree was fully taught in English are exempt from this requirement.

How to apply

Prepare a CV, academic transcripts and degree certificates, motivation letter, and English certificate if applicable. Email the complete application package to both Dr. Nguyễn Thị Hạnh Tiên and Prof. Pieter Nachtergaele by November 30, 2026, using the subject line “Application for PhD Position - TIDE - Applicant's Full Name.”

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