For information on PhD programmes reference is made to the information mentioned hereafter. The Netherlands Fellowships Programme consists of a programme for professionals and one for university students. These fellowships are an effective means of implementing Dutch Development policy to raise the standard of living in developing countries, particularly amongst the poorest groups and in the poorest regions and to promote the self reliance of these countries. The fellowships are not aiming at promoting personal advancement. They are granted for vocational, technical, professional, and scientific training and not for complete academic studies or for the primary purpose of obtaining a degree.
Priority is given to female candidates.
Candidates who meet these conditions are submitted to a comparative selection process at the respective Institute in the Netherlands. A fellowship is granted for the duration of the course. Fellowships cover normal living expenses, fees and health insurance. For information on the eligibility of your country for these fellowships and on the application procedure. please contact the nearest Netherlands Embassy. Information on the courses for which the fellowships are available can be found hereafter.