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Junior Postdoctoral Fellowship
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The FWO Junior Postdoctoral Fellowship funds a three-year individual research project for researchers who have only recently completed their PhD, hosted at a university or research institution in Flanders. It is designed to help early-career researchers build an independent, internationally oriented research career. FWO runs this call annually and applications are submitted by individuals rather than consortia.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Supports researchers who have only recently completed their PhD in developing an independent, international research career; three-year postdoctoral fellowship for research hosted at a Flemish institution.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers who have only recently completed their PhD
- •Individual applicants (not consortium-based projects)
- •Researchers planning to host their project at a Flemish institution
- •Candidates building an independent, internationally oriented research career
Key Dates
- •Annual call from FWO
- •Three-year fellowship duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame the project explicitly as launching an independent line of research distinct from your PhD supervisor's work.
- ✓Emphasize an international dimension to the research career plan, since this is named directly in the call's scope.
- ✓Confirm your host institution qualifies as a Flemish institution before drafting, since eligibility is tied to hosting location.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the FWO Junior Postdoctoral Fellowship last?
The fellowship runs for three years, hosted at a Flemish research institution.
Who is eligible for the FWO Junior Postdoctoral Fellowship?
Researchers who have only recently completed their PhD and want to develop an independent, international research career in Flanders.
Is the FWO Junior Postdoctoral Fellowship for consortia or individuals?
It is an individual fellowship application, not a consortium grant.
Does the FWO Junior Postdoctoral Fellowship recur every year?
Yes, FWO runs this call annually.
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