OpenFieldVLAG International Doctoral Study Grant for Overseas Research Stays
Mobility grant supporting VLAG Ph.D. candidates spending up to six months at prestigious partner laboratories worldwide (MIT, ETH Zurich, UC Davis).
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Successful completion of first-year VLAG doctoral evaluation (Go/No-Go decision)
- English language proficiency
- English proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Three-page research proposal and formal invitation letter from host international university laboratory
- Recommendation letters
- Primary Ph.D. promoter approval
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to €5,000 mobility allowance covering international airfare and foreign living supplements
- Application fee
- Free internal application for enrolled VLAG doctoral researchers
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered through active doctoral employment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official VLAG Graduate School documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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