Master programme, Master (MSc/MA/LL.M.), Ph.D. 

Criteria for approval are: (a) academic excellence, shown by academic performance and may be confirmed by letters of recommendation from university professors; (b) contribution of candidate’s education in terms of strengthening the scientific capacity in the candidate’s home country; (c) perspectives to a long-term linkage between the home institution and the University of Groningen

Extra criteria for PhD candidates are: applicant should be employed by a research institute of university in one of the listed countries and receive an income from the home institution, application should be supported by this organization, the University of Groningen must be able to provide an academic supervisor who will be responsible for the scientific supervision of the research

Grant information:  The grant is usually awarded for a maximum of 2 years for a Master’s degree programme .
The grant covers the tuition fees plus the costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance.  

For specific information, please check: www.rug.nl/prospectiveStudents/scholarships/ericBleumink