Overview
The first InterACT call recruits international postdoctoral researchers for 36-month full-time research employment at VUB, combining interdisciplinary research, training, stakeholder engagement and policy impact.
Complete research opportunity details
InterACT is an MSCA COFUND postdoctoral programme based at VUB. Selected researchers are employed for 36 months to conduct a three-year project, participate in training, collaborate with intersectoral and international experts, and communicate policy implications. The programme recruits 14 researchers through two open calls and accepts all scientific fields.
Eligibility requirements
By 8 January 2027, applicants must hold a doctorate or have unconditionally defended it, must not have resided in Belgium for more than 12 months during the previous 36 months, and cannot already hold a permanent VUB employment contract. A VUB supervisor commitment is required.
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 InterACT call, programme and application pages. Deadline is 8 January 2027 at 17:00 CET, structured as 16:00Z. Required doctoral status, mobility rule, three-year proposal and VUB supervisor commitment are stated by the programme.
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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