Application for the Program for International Excellence Grants in Wallonia-Brussels 2024 is currently being considered if you are a qualified postdoctoral applicants who want to apply for the long-term and short-term scholarships. Foreign researchers for postdoctoral are accepted through the Wallonia-Brussels Federation’s Universities for the Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants Program.
Wallonia-Brussels Universities Grant Overview
- Sponsor(s): Wallonia-Brussels Universities.
- Grant Amount: Complete Research Fund.
- Multiple Awards: Postdoctoral and Doctoral.
- Nationality: Overseas students.
Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants Overview
- Programs divided into two categories: Postdoctoral long-term scholarships (minimum one year, renewable once) and Postdoctoral short-term scholarships (1–3 month, non-renewable).
- Even active term enrolled students can submit a dossier, with deadline for long-term scholarships: June 1st.
Short-Term Scholarship Deadlines:
- November 1st for February-May stays.
- April 1st for June-September stays.
- July 1st for October-January stays.
Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants Program Requirements
- Researchers from any nation.
- Doctorates from a specific international universities.
- Participation in Wallonia-Brussels Federation’s postdoctoral programs.
Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants Program Benefits
- Monthly grant of 2.120 euros for living, housing, education, and travel.
- WBI covers international travel (one round trip per program period).
- WBI covers “healthcare” insurance for non-EU citizens.
- Deals with “repatriation assistance” insurance for long-term scholarships.
Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants Application Process
- Send PDF file to program manager.
- Fill out application and appendices.
- Sign in appropriate locations.
Application Form for Research
- Appendix 1: Declaration of extra funding.
- Appendix 2: Minimum of two letters of recommendation from academic faculty.
- Appendix 3: Invitation or agreement letter from host university or research professors.
- Appendix 4: Copies of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate diplomas (120 credits each).
Scholarship Application Deadline: March 1st
- Long-term scholarships.
Visit the official scholarship website
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