UCLouvain Incoming International Postdoctoral Fellowships

The UCLouvain Incoming International Postdoctoral Fellowships are competitive postdoctoral research positions at Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) in Belgium. The programme offers 15 fellowships for talented early-career researchers from all nationalities to conduct independent research for a period of 12 to 36 months. Fellows gain access to UCLouvain laboratories, research facilities, an international research community and a research operating budget. The scheme supports researchers across all academic disciplines.

Tax-exempt fellowship stipend for 12–36 months, social security contributions, insurance coverage, research operating budget, access to advanced laboratories and research facilities, membership in UCLouvain's international research community, and professional development opportunities.

Applicants must hold a doctoral (PhD) degree, have no more than five years of postdoctoral research experience, meet the programme's mobility requirement, submit an original research proposal, and obtain the support of a UCLouvain academic host or supervisor. Researchers of all nationalities are eligible.

Identify and obtain support from a UCLouvain academic supervisor; prepare a detailed research proposal and required documents (CV, PhD certificate, publication list, transcripts, recommendation letters as required); complete and submit the online application before the deadline.