# Postdoctoral Fellowships

**Funder:** FWO
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/postdoctoral-fellowships/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports researchers who have recently completed their PhD in developing an independent, international research career. Intended for early-career postdoctoral researchers affiliated with Flemish institutions.

## Summary

FWO Postdoctoral Fellowships support early-career researchers who have recently completed their PhD to develop independent, international research careers based at Flemish institutions in Belgium. The programme is open across all disciplines and runs on an annual cycle.

## Who should apply

- Researchers who have recently completed their PhD
- Applicants affiliated with a Flemish research institution in Belgium
- Early-career researchers establishing independence from their doctoral work
- Scholars pursuing an international research trajectory

## Key dates

- Annual call (verify exact deadline on FWO website)

## Tips for applicants

- Emphasise the independence angle, the panel expects you to demonstrate intellectual distance from your PhD supervisor's research direction.
- International mobility or collaboration strengthens proposals; include named partners or planned secondments if applicable.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for an FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Researchers who have recently completed their PhD and are affiliated with a Flemish research institution in Belgium.

### Is the FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship open to all research fields?

Yes, the programme is open across all disciplines.

### How often does FWO run this postdoctoral fellowship call?

The call runs annually; check the FWO website for the current deadline.

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