FWO
PhD Fellowship Fundamental Research
Closed — deadline was 02 March 2026 at 5pm CET
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Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | €2,600/month + €3,720/year bench fee |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage: application → preselection meeting (June 2026) → interview (Aug–Sep 2026) → results (07 Oct 2026) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
For recently graduated researchers affiliated with a Flemish Community university (or Evangelical Theological Faculty Leuven / Faculty of Protestant Theology Brussels). Master's degree or equivalent from EEA/Switzerland required; max 3 years since Master's and max 18 months scientific seniority by 01 March 2026. Proposals submitted in English via FWO e-portal. Independent fundamental research PhD project.
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