Belgian FNRS Research Fellowships
Funding opportunities by the Fund for Scientific Research (FRS-FNRS) in Belgium, supporting doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and permanent research positions across various disciplines.
Quick Facts
Status
Funding
Fully FundedDeadline
Varies by specific call, such as August 25 for FRESH and FRIA grants
Country
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The Fund for Scientific Research (FRS-FNRS) provides extensive funding opportunities for researchers at different career stages in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation of Belgium.
Programs include doctoral grants such as the FRIA doctoral grant for research linked to industry or agriculture, and the FRESH doctoral grant for human and social sciences.
Postdoctoral researchers and established academics can access various fellowships, grants, and specialized project funding like the Audacious Medical Grants and Audacious Sustainability Grants.
The FNRS supports artistic research through the FRArt fund, providing grants for artist-researchers validated by Higher Schools of Arts.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Comprehensive support spanning doctoral, postdoctoral, and permanent research career stages
Diverse specialized funds targeting specific fields like medical research, sustainability, and the arts
Structured framework managed by a prominent research foundation in Belgium
Clear guidelines and dedicated scientific commissions for proposal evaluation
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Belgium
Funding is primarily centered within the Wallonia-Brussels Federation of Belgium.
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
4 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Access the FNRS e-space portal during an active call period
Select the specific funding instrument matching your academic profile
Complete the application form and attach all required project documentation
Submit the application before the specified deadline
Application Timeline
July
Call Opening
Calls for instruments like FRESH and FRIA open
August
Application Deadline
Deadline for submitting applications via e-space
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Verify the specific eligibility criteria for each sub-instrument since requirements differ between medical, art, and doctoral grants
Submit applications well before the closing hours on the deadline dates
Ensure institutional affiliation matches the requirements of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation
Consult the mini-guides and regulations provided on the official FNRS website for your chosen instrument
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions - click any to expand
Eligibility depends on the specific instrument, ranging from doctoral candidates (R1) to permanent researchers (R3 and R4) affiliated with institutions in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.
Grants typically cover personnel, operating costs, and equipment, with specific maximum amounts defined per instrument such as 120,000 euros for Audacious Medical Grants.
Applications must be submitted electronically through the FNRS e-space portal during active call periods.
Check the Official Website
This scholarship typically opens around July. Confirm the current cycle and deadline on the official portal.
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