Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) Research Fellowships

The Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) encourages applications for fellowships for research during one academic year, at a Belgian University or institution of higher learning. Knowledge of Dutch, or French, or German is optional. Fellows should be in residence in Belgium during the tenure of their fellowship.

Eligibility

1. Be citizen or permanent resident of the United States
2. Be a registered student in a Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent degree program in the United States at the time of application and plan applicable research in Belgium OR hold a Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent degree and plan research in Belgium. Postdoctoral applicants should by July 1, 2025, have no more than 2 years of research experience since obtaining their Ph.D. degree.

Award

• Doctoral researcher : stipend $30,000
• Post-doctoral researcher : stipend $34,000

Timeline

BAEF research fellowships 2025-2026 can be initiated between July 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Fellows should be in residence in Belgium during the tenure of their fellowship and stay for a period of 12 months. If the Fellow chooses to remain in Belgium for less than 12 months, the stipend will be prorated accordingly. The minimum fellowship period is 6 months.