# SofinaBoël Fellowships

**Funder:** FWO
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant, PhD student hosted abroad for research/training stay
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/mobility/sofinaboel-fellowships/
**Last updated:** 9 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Fellowships awarded jointly by FWO and F.R.S.-FNRS, funded via the King Baudouin Foundation on behalf of the SofinaBoël Fund, for talented PhD students to undertake a research and/or training stay abroad.

## Summary

The SofinaBoël Fellowship funds talented PhD students from Belgium to undertake a research and/or training stay abroad. Eligible applicants are PhD students based in Belgium working towards their doctorate. The call runs annually through FWO and F.R.S.-FNRS, supported by the King Baudouin Foundation.

## Who should apply

- PhD students enrolled at a Belgian institution
- Applicants planning a research or training placement outside Belgium
- Early-career researchers with demonstrated academic merit

## Key dates

- Annual call; exact deadline to be confirmed on FWO website
- Funded via FWO and F.R.S.-FNRS

## Tips for applicants

- Apply through the relevant funder: FWO for Flanders-based students, F.R.S.-FNRS for Walloon-based students.
- Frame your proposal around concrete research or training goals at the host institution, not just mobility.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the SofinaBoël Fellowship?

PhD students enrolled in Belgium and affiliated with FWO or F.R.S.-FNRS.

### Where can I go on a SofinaBoël Fellowship?

The fellowship supports research and training stays at institutions abroad.

### Is the SofinaBoël Fellowship recurring?

Yes, the call runs annually through FWO and F.R.S.-FNRS.

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