The University of Antwerp is eagerly awaiting applications from outstanding students for its PhD Position in (Multi-Disciplinary) Legal Research in the Field of Migration for the academic session 2024/2025.
The studentship is open for highly motivated international candidates who need financial support to complete a PhD degree program at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB).Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a renowned research university with a rich history and a commitment to academic excellence and societal impact. Established in 1970, VUB emerged from the Free University of Brussels, founded in 1834 by Pierre -Théodore Ver haegen, a lawyer and politician dedicated to academic freedom and independence from state and church influence.
Vrije Universiteit Brussel Information
Established in 1970, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Free University of Brussels) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Brussels (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training, Belgium), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 49 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Belgian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
As well as this, you will also enjoy various other benefits:
- Extensive homeworking options, a telework allowance of 50 euros per month OR an internet fee of 20 euros per month;
- An open and informal working environment where attention is paid to work-life balance, and exceptional holiday arrangements with 35 days of leave (based on a fulltime contract), closure between Christmas and New Year and 3 extra leave days;
- Cost-free hospitalisation insurance;
- Full reimbursement of your home-to-work commute with public transport according to VUB-policy, and/or compensation if you come by bike;
- A wide selection of meals in our campus restaurants at attractive prices;
- Excellent and affordable facilities for sport and exercise, a range of discounts via Benefits@Work (in all kinds of shops, on flights, in petrol stations, amusement parks…) and Ecocheques;
- Nursery near campus, discount on holiday camps;
- The space to form your job content and to continuously learn through our VUB learning platforms and training courses;
- And finally: great colleagues with a healthy drive.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply via jobs.vub.be by the deadline of 15/05/2024. Required documents include:
- CV detailing academic qualifications, research experience, and publications.
- A one-page motivation letter.
- A 2000-word research proposal including the state of the art, relevance of the research topic, methodological outline combining legal research methodology with empirical methodologies, data sources, and research organization.
- A copy of a publication (master thesis, academic report, or article).
- Contact details (email and phone) of two referees.
- Diploma (not applicable for VUB alumni).
Short-listed candidates will be informed in early June, with interviews expected to take place thereafter. The successful candidate can start as of 1 October or as soon as possible thereafter.
For inquiries regarding the job content, contact Kristin Henrard at or +32 470 53 46 63.
Established in 1970, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Free University of Brussels) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Brussels (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training, Belgium), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 49 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Belgian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.