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FWO Postdoctoral Fellowships in Belgium

The FWO Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 are now accepting applications from motivated researchers aiming to conduct high-impact research at Flemish institutions.

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Eligibility for FWO funding generally requires applicants to hold a relevant academic degree and demonstrate strong research potential. Candidates must be affiliated with a recognized Flemish research institution or university. Specific eligibility criteria may vary by program, including limits on years since PhD completion, research experience, and mobility requirements.

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The Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) is a leading funding agency in Belgium that supports ground-breaking research in all scientific disciplines. It promotes excellence in fundamental and strategic research by providing fellowships and grants to researchers and research teams. The FWO encourages international collaboration, mobility, and innovation, contributing significantly to the advancement of science and technology in Flanders and beyond.

Application Deadline: November 17, 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO)
  • Department: Various eligible Flemish host institutions
  • Course Level: Postdoctoral Fellowship (Junior/Senior)
  • Award: Varies
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: NA
  • Nationality: All nationalities
  • The award can be taken in: Belgium

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Open to Belgian and international researchers.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The fellowship supports research in any discipline hosted by an eligible Flemish institution.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Junior Fellowship: Applicants should have obtained their PhD degree no more than three years before the application deadline.

  • Senior Fellowship: Applicants must have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience by 1 October of the starting year.

  • Candidates must find an eligible supervisor at a Flemish host institution.

  • Applications must be submitted online by 17 November 2025 (5 p.m.).

  • Resubmission of applications for the same mandate is allowed only for candidates ranked in the top 50% during the pre-selection phase.

How to Apply

  • Applicants must prepare their proposal and submit it online via the FWO portal before the deadline.

  • A supervisor at an eligible Flemish host institution must be identified prior to submission.

  • After submission, the supervisor will be invited to provide a letter of recommendation to the FWO.

  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews (April–May 2026).

Benefits

  • Three-year postdoctoral funding provided by FWO.

  • Opportunity to conduct research at a recognized Flemish host institution.

  • Formal employment by FWO, with Ghent University (or another host institution) as the research base.

  • Access to bench fees, institutional resources, and FWO’s professional development network.

  • Strengthened international research profile and pathway toward an academic career.

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