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Baillet Latour Biomadical Award, 2026

The F.R.S.-FNRS invites applications for the prestigious Baillet Latour Biomedical Award 2026. This award offers €1,000,000 over 5 years to early-career independent investigators of any nationality to conduct biomedical research in Belgium, specifically on “Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems”.

To be eligible for the Baillet Latour Biomedical Award 2026, applicants must be early-career independent investigators who have obtained their PhD no more than 12 years prior. Extensions are allowed for documented career breaks due to maternity/paternity leave, national service, long-term illness, or MD-PhD specialty training.

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The Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique – FNRS (F.R.S.-FNRS) is a key organization in Belgium dedicated to promoting and supporting scientific research. It operates by providing funding for research projects, grants, and awards to researchers and institutions across various scientific disciplines. The F.R.S.-FNRS aims to foster excellence in research and innovation, thereby contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge and technology in Belgium.

Application Deadline: September 15th, 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: F.R.S.-FNRS
  • Department: Various departments related to biomedical research
  • Course Level: Early-career independent investigators
  • Award: €1,000,000 over 5 years
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Nationality: Any
  • The award can be taken in: Belgium

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the subject of “Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems”
  • Admissible Criteria:
  • The Principal Investigator (PI) must hold a PhD degree awarded no more than 12 years
  • Extensions for career breaks are possible for maternity/paternity leave, national service, long-term illness, or MD-PhD specialty training.
  • The PI must be affiliated with a Belgian university, university hospital, or eligible research institute.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically by September 15th, 2025 using the online application system available at www.blba.be.

Benefits

  • The award amounts to €1,000,000 over 5 years.
  • An initial instalment of €400,000 will be provided at the start.
  • Additional instalments of €200,000 each will be provided at the beginning of years 3, 4, and 5, subject to positive evaluations.

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