Belgium - Open Study/Research Award

The Fulbright Commission in Brussels offers 4 Open Study/Research Awards to Belgium per year for students interested in graduate study, independent research, or a combination thereof. Applications are welcome in all academic disciplines, with one award reserved for a project in the arts. The standard grant is for a duration of nine months, following the academic calendar from mid-September to mid-June. Projects can be either full-time study, full-time research, or a combination of independent research and participation in a graduate degree program or other advanced courses. Well-qualified candidates at all graduate degree levels will be considered. Candidates must be mature, self-motivated individuals who are capable of working independently without supervision. One grant is specifically reserved for an open study/research award that focuses on European art before 1800 in collaboration with a museum, non-profit or other artistic organization in Belgium, with preference for projects relating to art restoration. The Commission seeks applicants who demonstrate professional and academic excellence, outline a strong rationale for pursuing their project in Belgium, possess qualities of a cultural ambassador, and show genuine interest in promoting mutual understanding.