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VLIR-UOS ICP Connect — MSc Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans and Lakes)
The VLIR-UOS ICP Connect scholarship funds the two-year interuniversity Master's in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans and Lakes) in Belgium, starting September 2027.
| Amount / funding | Full VLIR-UOS ICP Connect scholarship covering tuition, travel, insurance and living costs (per the VLIR-UOS call; monthly allowance details on the VLIR-UOS pages) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | VLIR-UOS scholarship application deadline 1 February (Ghent programme page); overall ICP Connect call deadline 28 February 2027; programme starts 1 September 2027 |
| Start date | 1 September 2027 |
| Level | MSc |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 06 Environment & Sustainability |
About this scholarship
The VLIR-UOS ICP Connect scholarship funds the two-year interuniversity Master's in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans and Lakes) in Belgium, starting September 2027.
Minimum requirements
Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, geology, geography, geomatics, bio-engineering or environmental sciences (other science bachelors assessed on competences); minimum 3 years with good overall scores (at least upper second class or equivalent); English CEFR B2; 2-year programme (120 ECTS) jointly offered by Ghent University, University of Antwerp and Vrije Universiteit Brussel; VLIR-UOS scholarship for applicants from 25 eligible countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America; one ICP Connect application per year
Application checklist
- Pre-registration to the Oceans and Lakes programme
- VLIR-UOS scholarship application completed by 1 February
- Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years with good overall scores (at least upper second class or equivalent)
- English CEFR level B2
Application tips
- Pre-register first: only applicants allowed to apply for the scholarship may complete the scholarship application by 1 February
- Note the programme-specific scholarship deadline (1 February) is earlier than the overall ICP Connect call deadline (28 February 2027)
- Choose among the majors: Global Change Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity, Conservation Biology and Ecosystem Management, Environmental Impact and Remediation, or Marine and Lacustrine Geosciences
- Check the 25 eligible countries (Africa, Asia, Latin America) and the age limits (initial Master 35, advanced Master 45 on 1 January of the intake year)
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: marine science, lacustrine science, oceanography, conservation biology, ecosystem management