Doctor of Philosophy in Translational Infectious Disease Epidemiology (Benelux Hub)

Four-year doctoral research fellowship at the Vaccine & Infectious Disease Institute (VAXINFECTIO) investigating cross-border pathogen genomic surveillance and vaccine efficacy.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's degree in medicine, biomedical sciences, or epidemiology with high distinction.
English language proficiency: English C1.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis, doctoral research proposal (max 10 pages), and CV.
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full FWO/NWO cross-border doctoral salary of €2,450 net monthly for four years
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0 tuition fee

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Antwerp - Netherlands Academic Cross-Border Training Center documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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