# Resident Fellow Programme (for Flemish researchers) at NVIC

**Funder:** FWO
**Duration:** 3–12 weeks
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/nvic/research/resident-fellow-programme-for-flemish-researchers
**Last verified:** 1 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to researchers from Flemish universities for a research stay at the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC). NVIC provides logistical support and desk space; in return the scholar gives a public lecture or teaches classes. Host institution must be a Flemish university (KU Leuven, Antwerp, Ghent are official partners; others may enquire).

## Summary

The FWO Resident Fellow Programme offers Flemish researchers a 3-12 week research stay at the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC), including desk space and logistical support. The call is open continuously on a rolling basis to scholars in Arabic and Islamic Studies, Egyptology, Archaeology, Middle East Studies, and related humanities and social sciences. In exchange, fellows contribute a public lecture or teach classes during their stay.

## Who should apply

- Researchers affiliated with Flemish universities
- Scholars working in Arabic and Islamic Studies, Egyptology, Archaeology, or Middle East Studies
- Humanities and social sciences researchers with a defined research question for the Cairo stay
- Applicants able to commit to a public lecture or teaching contribution during the fellowship

## Key dates

- Rolling, semester-based deadline; one scholar selected per semester
- Fellowship duration 3-12 weeks

## Tips for applicants

- Plan a concrete public lecture or teaching module in advance; NVIC expects scholars to contribute intellectually beyond their own research.
- Emphasise the research value of the Cairo location, how NVIC's archives, collections, or local networks serve your project specifically.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long is the FWO Resident Fellow Programme at NVIC?

Between 3 and 12 weeks, depending on your research needs and NVIC's availability.

### Who can apply for the FWO Resident Fellow Programme?

Researchers affiliated with Flemish universities working in Arabic and Islamic Studies, Egyptology, Archaeology, Middle East Studies, and related humanities and social sciences.

### What does the FWO Resident Fellow Programme include?

Desk space and logistical support at NVIC in Cairo; fellows are expected to give a public lecture or teach classes in exchange.

### How often can I apply to the Resident Fellow Programme?

Applications are rolling on a semester basis, with one scholar selected per semester.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/fwo-resident-fellow-programme-for-flemish-researchers--2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.