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Resident Fellow Programme (for Flemish researchers)
One scholar per semester; contact NVIC for application details
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The FWO Resident Fellow Programme funds researchers from Flemish universities to conduct a research stay of 3-12 weeks at the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC). The programme is open to scholars in Arabic & Islamic Studies, Egyptology, Archaeology, Middle East Studies, and related humanities and social sciences, provided they arrange a Flemish university partner and conduct their placement at NVIC. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with one scholar admitted per semester.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Duration | 3–12 weeks |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 1 Flemish university researcher and NVIC (Cairo) as host; bilateral Flanders–Egypt mobility scheme |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
One scholar per semester from a Flemish university (KU Leuven, Antwerp, Ghent, or others by arrangement) may apply for a research stay at the NVIC in Cairo (3–12 weeks). NVIC provides logistical support and desk space; the scholar must give a public lecture or teach classes at the end of the stay. Focus areas: Arabic/Islamic Studies, Egyptology, Archaeology, Middle East Studies, social sciences and humanities.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers affiliated with a Flemish university
- •Scholars in Arabic & Islamic Studies, Egyptology, Archaeology, Middle East Studies, or humanities/social sciences
- •Applicants able to identify a Flemish university partner and host their research at NVIC
- •Researchers willing to give a public lecture or teach classes as part of their placement
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline: applications reviewed continuously, one scholar admitted per semester
- •Research stay duration 3-12 weeks
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Partner early with a Flemish university researcher; the partnership is mandatory and gating.
- ✓NVIC expects a public lecture or teaching contribution, frame this in your application as a genuine scholarly engagement, not an afterthought.
- ✓Rolling review means time-sensitive submission; clarify with FWO the current intake cycle and typical decision turnaround.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the FWO Resident Fellow stay at NVIC?
Research stays range from 3 to 12 weeks, tailored to the individual project.
Who can apply for the FWO Resident Fellow Programme?
Researchers affiliated with a Flemish university, working in Arabic & Islamic Studies, Egyptology, Archaeology, Middle East Studies, or related humanities and social sciences.
Is a Flemish university partner required for the FWO Resident Fellow Programme?
Yes, applicants must arrange a minimum of one Flemish university researcher as a partner and conduct their research at NVIC Cairo.
How often can I apply to the FWO Resident Fellow Programme?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with one scholar admitted per semester; you may apply during your eligible cycle.
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