Summary
The Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) has announced its “FSR Post-doc 2027” call, funded by FSR funds. This initiative aims to foster transnational mobility for highly qualified researchers by offering 15 post-doctoral fellowships, each lasting up to 3 years. The fellowships are designed to create favorable conditions for international researchers to conduct their work within UCLouvain’s research entities.
FSR Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027 at UCLouvain, Belgium
Key Details
| Feature | Details |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Fellow (Incoming) |
| Host Institution | Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) |
| Location | Belgium |
| Fellowship Duration | 12 to 36 months (3 years) |
| Number of Awards | 15 fellowships |
| Deadline | September 23, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. |
Research Area: Open to all scientific disciplines.
Eligibility & Qualifications
To be eligible for the incoming postdoctoral fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be an experienced researcher holding a doctorate.
- Must have a maximum of five years’ postdoctoral experience.
- Must be internationally mobile: You must not have lived or carried out your main activity (work, study, etc.) in Belgium for more than 24 months in the three years immediately prior to the project start date.
- All nationalities are eligible to apply.
- Additional Requirement: Applicants must also apply to the “Chargé de recherche” instrument of the F.R.S.-FNRS call for Fellowships and Mandates (opening in the second half of December 2026 and closing at the end of January 2027).
Job Description & Funding Details
Successful candidates will receive a tax-exempt postdoctoral grant covering a period of 12 to 36 months. The grant amount takes the researcher’s experience into account and includes:
- Third-party insurance costs
- Social security contributions
- An allocated operating budget for research activities
How to Apply
- Prepare your application package, which must include the application form and all required annexes.
- Submit the complete application in a single PDF format.
- Applications must be submitted via the designated online form.
- Please note that only a maximum of one proposal per applicant is allowed.
Be sure to consult the “Guide for Applicant” and “Application Form” on the official call page for full instructions.
Last Date to Apply
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
