F.R.S.-FNRS Chargé de Recherches Fellowships (Belgium, permanent research positions)

Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique (F.R.S.-FNRS), Belgium

Amount: Permanent research position salary + research budget
Deadline: Varies by call (typically in the fall)
Level: postdoc, professional
Renewable: Yes

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About

These fellowships lead to permanent research positions within universities or research institutions of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, targeting highly promising independent researchers.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: any
  • GPA: N/A (PhD required)
  • PhD degree (usually minimum 2 years post-PhD).
  • Strong publication record and research independence.
  • Host institution in Wallonia-Brussels Federation.

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • CV
  • Research project proposal
  • Publication list
  • Letters of support from host institution

Timeline

Call opens September. Deadline October. Evaluation and interviews take several months. Results by April/May.

Tips

This is for advanced, independent researchers. You need an exceptional track record, a compelling long-term research vision, and very strong support from a host institution. Prepare extensively.