F.R.S.-FNRS (Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique)
Postdoctoral Researcher - CR (Chargé de Recherches)
Awarded within the Grants & Fellowships call; specific deadline not stated on this page
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The F.R.S.-FNRS Postdoctoral Researcher (Chargé de Recherches) grant funds early-career researchers at R2 level for three years of independent postdoctoral research in Belgium's French-speaking regions (FWB). The award is renewable over six years if the researcher secures external funding for work outside FWB. This call is part of the annual Grants & Fellowships programme and is open to researchers who hold a doctorate.
Details
| Funder | F.R.S.-FNRS (Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique) |
| Duration | 3 years (extendable over 6 years) |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Postdoctoral mandate (R2 level) for researchers who have obtained a doctorate. Duration of 3 years, usable over 6 years if external funding is found for a postdoc outside the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles (FWB). Host institution must be in the FWB (Belgium). Awarded via the Grants & Fellowships call.
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers (R2 level) holding a doctorate
- •Applicants hosted at institutions in Wallonia or Brussels (FWB region)
- •Researchers planning to establish independence within Belgium
- •Early-career scientists across all disciplines eligible through F.R.S.-FNRS
Key Dates
- •Annual deadline via the Grants & Fellowships call (verify exact date on F.R.S.-FNRS portal)
- •Three-year mandate, extendable to six years with external funding
- •Single-stage application and review process
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The extension pathway to six years requires external funding secured outside FWB, plan this co-funding strategy before submission if you seek the longer term.
- ✓Host institution must be formally recognised in the FWB; verify institutional eligibility before starting your application.
- ✓Emphasise your doctoral training and the independence you will gain during the three-year mandate, reviewers assess transition from PhD to independent researcher status.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the F.R.S.-FNRS Postdoctoral Researcher grant?
Three years, extendable to a total of six years if you secure external funding for a postdoc position outside the FWB region.
Who is eligible for the F.R.S.-FNRS Postdoctoral Researcher grant?
Researchers at R2 level holding a doctorate, hosted at an institution in the French-speaking regions of Belgium (FWB).
Is the F.R.S.-FNRS Postdoctoral Researcher call annual?
Yes, it is awarded annually within the F.R.S.-FNRS Grants & Fellowships call.
Can I extend the three-year postdoc grant?
Yes, if you secure external funding for a postdoctoral position outside FWB, you can use the grant across six years instead of three.
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