Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence 2023 Grants Programme

The Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants Programme is currently accepting applications from highly qualified and eligible postdoctoral candidates for both Long-term and Short-term scholarships.

The IN WBI program allows foreign researchers to pursue postdoctoral studies or research programs at universities in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. The program is a fully funded scheme and aimed at luring highly intellectual students into the institution.

The Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants Program has two types of programs available: Long-term scholarships, which are renewable once and last for a minimum of one year, and short-term scholarships, which last for 1 to 3 months and are not renewable. Even if you are currently in a doctoral program and have not yet received your certification, you may still submit an application. However, you will need to provide proof of completion no later than specific dates depending on the type of scholarship you are applying for. For long-term scholarships taking place between September and August, proof of completion must be provided by June 1st. For short-term scholarships, if the stay takes place between February and May, proof of completion must be provided by December 1st. If the stay is between June and September, proof of completion must be provided by April 1st. If the stay is between October and January, proof of completion must be provided by July 1st.

Grants Summary:

Grant Sponsor(s): Wallonia-Brussels International

Host Institution(s): Universities of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation

Grant Worth: Full Research Grant

Number of Awards: Several

Grant Level: Doctoral & Postdoctoral

Nationality: International Students

Requirements and Eligibility Criteria for the Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence 2023 Grants Programme:

Applicant researchers from any country
Applicants with a degree of doctor by a given foreign university
Applicants wishing to carry out a postdoctoral programme in higher education institutions organised or subsidised by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.

Benefits for the Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence 2023 Grants Programme:

Monthly amount 2.120 euros covering living expenses, accommodation, educational materials and travel expenses within the country;
Wallonia-Brussels International (WBI) will cover international travel costs (one round trip for the total duration of the programme);
WBI covers “healthcare” insurance for non-EU fellows;
WBI takes responsibility for “repatriation assistance” insurance (only for long-term scholarships).

Application Procedures for the Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence 2023 Grants Programme (How to Apply):

In order to apply for the Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence Grants program, applicants must complete the application form and its required appendices, which include a Declaration of Additional Funding (template on page 10), a minimum of two letters of reference (template on page 11) from academic faculty who can assess the quality of the applicant’s work, and a letter of invitation or agreement from the host university or professor(s) overseeing the research. The completed form and appendices, along with copies of relevant diplomas, must be typed and combined into a single PDF file no larger than 10 MB and sent by email directly to the program manager. It is the applicant’s responsibility to secure a host university, and WBI does not intervene in this process.

Application Deadline: For long-term scholarships (No later than the 1st of March)

For short-term scholarships: February and May 2023

For more information Visit the Official Website

Wallonia-Brussels International Excellence 2023 Grants Programme