UCLouvain PhD in Political Science Scholarship 2026 in Belgium | Fully Funded
UCLouvain offers a fully funded four-year PhD position in Political Science in Belgium focused on the WEAVE research project. Interested candidates should submit their applications by August 31, 2026.
Overview
The UCLouvain PhD Scholarship provides a fully funded doctoral opportunity in Political Science in Belgium, concentrating on inclusive political representation through the WEAVE research project. This joint initiative between UCLouvain and Vrije Universiteit Brussel allows participants to undertake qualitative participatory research alongside marginalized communities in Brussels, bridging democratic theory with community engagement.
Benefits
- Four-year doctoral scholarship spanning 48 months, funded according to FNRS and FWO regulations.
- Dedicated budget allocated for qualitative fieldwork.
- Financial support for conference participation, professional training, and research dissemination.
- International academic networking opportunities and access to seminars and doctoral training at both universities.
- Joint doctoral degree conferred by UCLouvain and Vrije Universiteit Brussel with supervision from leading scholars.
Eligibility
- Hold a Master’s degree in Political Science or a related social science discipline, or be a final-year Master’s student.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in political representation, democracy, and qualitative or participatory research.
- Possess excellent spoken and written proficiency in both French and English (knowledge of Dutch is an advantage).
How to Apply
Applicants must gather and organize their application materials into a single PDF file containing the following documents:
- A cover letter of maximum 2 pages.
- A curriculum vitae (CV).
- A statement of research interests of maximum 1 page.
- A Master’s thesis or alternative writing sample.
- A copy of the academic diploma.
- Contact information for two academic referees.
Email the complete application package to the hiring team using the exact subject line: “PhD Position (4 years) in Political Science – Co-Designing Inclusive Political Representation”.
Deadline
The final deadline to submit applications is 31 August 2026.