The Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) is inviting U.S. citizens and permanent residents who wish to undertake postgraduate advanced studies or research in Belgium for a maximum of 12 months in AY-2022, to apply for the Fellowships for Study or Research in Belgium.

The fellowships should take place between 1 July and 31 December. Fellows should be in residence in Belgium during the tenure of their fellowship and stay for a period of 12 months. If the Fellow chooses to remain in Belgium for less than 12 months, the stipend will be prorated accordingly. The minimum fellowship period is 6 months.

  • United States

Deadline: Oct 31, 2025

Comments: Course starts July

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  • Marketing studies
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  • Sustainable Management, Policy & Governance
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Finaid max:  

Quota: 10

Each fellowship consists of a non-renewable grant that provides for a stipend of:

• $28,000 for Master’s or Ph.D. students
• $32,000 for Post-doctoral Fellows.

In addition to the stipend, the Foundation will defray the cost of health insurance in Belgium.

Each fellowship consists of a non-renewable grant that provides for a stipend of:

• $28,000 for Master’s or Ph.D. students
• $32,000 for Post-doctoral Fellows.

In addition to the stipend, the Foundation will defray the cost of health insurance in Belgium.

Applicants must:

• be registered in a PhD or equivalent degree program in the United States at the time of application, or
• register in a graduate program (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Belgium while holding the BAEF Fellowship, or
• hold a Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent degree.

The PhD degree obtained by post-doctoral applicants must not be more than 2 years old, as at 1 July. Applicants should make their own arrangements to register or affiliate with a Belgian University or research institution.

Knowledge of Dutch, or French, or German is optional.