Research grants Academiae Belgicae

Academia Belgica can award two postdoctoral research fellowships each year for a six-month stay at the Academia Belgica in Rome, thanks to the Scientific Research Fund (FWO) and the Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS).

• be officially affiliated to a Flemish or French-speaking university in Belgium;
• hold a third-cycle diploma (PhD), obtained no more than 12 years ago at the time of application;
• have obtained outstanding results;
• present an original research project that justifies a stay in Rome for the requested period.

Priority will be given to researchers working in the fields of historical sciences, art history, architectural history and literature.

The fellowships consist of

• free accommodation at the Academia Belgica in a private room with bathroom and shower, during the requested period.
• an expense allowance of €750 per month during the requested period;
• a flat rate of €180 for travel expenses Belgium-Rome/Rome-Belgium;

The fellowships do not cover individual or professional insurance. It is important that fellows check with their institution what to do regarding insurance.

The application consists of:

• the completed application from
• a written recommendation from a competent authority from the institution or faculty that you are affiliated with

For more information: info@academiabelgica.it