# WL-FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship

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

## Eligibility & scope

Junior and senior postdoctoral fellowships hosted at Flanders Hydraulics (WL) as additional host institute, available from call 2024 onwards. Only FWO-approved but unfunded postdoctoral applications where WL agreed to act as additional host are eligible. Research scope: hydraulic, nautical, sediment-related and hydrological topics. Bench fee financed by WL.

## Summary

The WL-FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship funds early-career researchers to carry out postdoctoral work at Flanders Hydraulics (WL) in Belgium, integrated into the regular FWO postdoctoral fellowship scheme. Eligible applicants are those with FWO-approved but unfunded postdoctoral applications who have secured WL as an additional host institute; research must focus on hydraulic, nautical, sediment, or hydrological topics. WL covers bench and facility costs, removing a significant funding barrier for researchers in these specialised fields.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral researchers with an FWO-approved but previously unfunded application
- Applicants whose research spans hydraulic, nautical, sediment, or hydrological disciplines
- Researchers planning to host at Flanders Hydraulics (WL) as an additional institute
- Early-career scientists at Belgian institutions eligible for FWO postdoctoral support

## Key dates

- Applications submitted within regular FWO postdoctoral fellowship calls; check annual FWO call schedule for exact dates
- Programme open from 2024 onwards
- Standard FWO postdoctoral fellowship duration applies

## Tips for applicants

- You must have received FWO approval for a postdoctoral project before entering this call; securing WL as an additional host after initial rejection is the pathway.
- Contact Flanders Hydraulics early to confirm they will act as additional host and agree to finance bench costs, this agreement is a gate to eligibility.
- Frame your research question in language that clearly connects to WL's expertise in hydraulics, sediment dynamics, or hydrology; vague applications lose WL buy-in.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the WL-FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship?

It is a postdoctoral fellowship integrated into the regular FWO scheme, open to early-career researchers in hydraulic, nautical, sediment, and hydrological research hosted at Flanders Hydraulics as an additional institute. WL covers bench and facility costs.

### Who is eligible for the WL-FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Researchers with an FWO-approved but unfunded postdoctoral application who have secured Flanders Hydraulics as an additional host institute. Applicants must work on hydraulic, nautical, sediment, or hydrological topics.

### When can I apply for the WL-FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Applications are submitted within the regular FWO postdoctoral fellowship calls on the annual FWO schedule; check the FWO website for exact deadlines.

### Does the fellowship cover bench and facility costs?

Yes, Flanders Hydraulics finances bench fees and facility costs, removing that expense from the research budget.

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