Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants Programme 2023
Applications are currently welcomed from outstanding and eligible postdoctoral candidates for Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants Programme starting for Long-term scholarships and Short-term scholarships.
The Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants Programme (IN WBI) enables the Universities of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation to receive foreign researchers for postdoctoral studies or postdoctoral research programmes.
Grant Sponsor(s): Wallonia-Brussels International
Host Institution(s): Universities of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation
Grant Worth: Full Research Grant
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Doctoral & Postdoctoral
Nationality: International Students
Details
Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants Program are divided into two types of programs:
- Long-term scholarships (minimum 1 year, renewable once) at postdoctoral level.
- Short-term scholarships (1 to 3 months, non-renewable) at postdoctoral level
It should be noted that you are allowed to submit a file even if you are in an active term and the doctorate certification is not yet in your possession. In this case, it will be necessary to send proof of achievement at the latest on:
For long-term scholarships (stay between September and August): 1st of June.
For short-term scholarships:
- for stay between February and May: 1st of December;
- for stay between June and September: 1st of April;
- for stay between October and January: 1st of July.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants Program, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Applicant researchers from any country
- Applicants with a degree of doctor by a given foreign university
- Applicants wishing to carry out a postdoctoral programme in higher education institutions organised or subsidised by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation
Research Grant Benefits
Successful applicants for Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants Program will receive the following benefits:
- Monthly amount 2.120 euros covering living expenses, accommodation, educational materials and travel expenses within the country;
- Wallonia-Brussels International (WBI) will cover international travel costs (one round trip for the total duration of the programme);
- WBI covers “healthcare” insurance for non-EU fellows;
- WBI takes responsibility for “repatriation assistance” insurance (only for long-term scholarships).
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: To be considered for Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants program, applicants are informed that the form must be typed and sent by e-mail in one single PDF file (maximum 10 MB) to the programme manager.
The application form and its appendices must be duly completed and signed in the required places.
- Application form;
- Appendix 1: Declaration of additional funding (template on page 10);
- Appendix 2: Minimum 2 letters of reference (template on page 11) prepared by the faculty of an academic institution able to judge the scientific quality of your work. These must be sent by e-mail directly to WBI and cannot be sent to you;
- Appendix 3: Letter of invitation or agreement from the host university or from the professor(s) supervising the research (no template). It should be noted that researching a host university is a process that is your responsibility and WBI does not intervene in this process;
- Appendix 4: Copy of diplomas (bachelor’s, 120 credits master’s and doctorate).
Application Deadline: For long-term scholarships (No later than the 1st of March)
For short-term scholarships: February and May 2023
