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WL-FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship

Applications submitted within regular FWO postdoctoral fellowship calls (junior/senior); check annual FWO call schedule

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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.

Details

Funder FWO
Consortium No
Frequency Annual
Career stage Early-career opportunity
Eligible countries BE

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.

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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