Overview
The FWO Junior Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 call will support recently graduated PhD researchers to develop an independent research line at an eligible Flemish host institution.
Complete research opportunity details
The call opens 17 September 2026 and closes 16 November 2026 at 17:00 Belgian time. Fellowships run for three years, starting 1 October or 1 November 2027. FWO lists a gross monthly salary of €5,616.81 (index 2.1647 on 1 March 2026) and a bench fee of €4,000–€10,000 per year.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must hold a PhD (or recognized equivalent) obtained no longer than three years before 1 October of the fellowship start year, or obtain it by 15 September of that year. A supervisor at an eligible Flemish host institution and a mandatory supervisor recommendation letter are required. FWO limits repeat applications under the 2027 rules.
Tips for this postdoctoral opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Verified on the official FWO call page on 26 August 2026. The call is clearly marked upcoming, opening 17 September 2026 and closing 16 November 2026 at 5pm.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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