BELSPO Fellowship in Belgium 2026

The BELSPO Fellowship in Belgium is a fully funded postdoctoral fellowship offered by the Belgian Science Policy Office. It supports researchers to work in government-owned federal laboratories and research centers in Brussels, Belgium, with a substantial monthly salary, travel allowances, and comprehensive insurance. The programme targets exceptional researchers from developing and international countries to collaborate on European scientific projects under senior supervision.

Monthly salary, travel allowances, and comprehensive health and accident insurance.

Applicants must hold a PhD or have completed their PhD shortly before the start of the fellowship; non-EU nationality and no long-term residence in Belgium prior to application; must obtain prior written support from a Belgian federal research institution supervisor.

Secure prior hosting support from a Belgian federal research supervisor, complete the official application form with the Belgian host, and submit the full package through official channels.