BAEF Research Fellowships for Americans

The Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) offers research fellowships for American doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to conduct research in Belgium for a period of 12 months. The fellowship provides stipends of $30,000 for doctoral researchers and $34,000 for post-doctoral researchers, along with health insurance coverage. Fellows must be in residence in Belgium during the tenure of their fellowship, with a minimum fellowship period of 6 months. The program is designed to foster friendship through higher education exchange between Belgium and the United States. BAEF research fellowships can be initiated between July 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026. Post-doctoral applicants must have obtained their Ph.D. no more than 2 years prior to July 1, 2026, while doctoral applicants must be registered in a Ph.D. or equivalent degree program in the United States. The fellowship is non-renewable and aims to support outstanding researchers conducting academic research in Belgium.