Postdoctoral Research Grants Academiae Belgicae in Italy

Two postdoctoral research grants for six months in Rome are available from Academia Belgica. The fellowships offer free housing, a €750 monthly stipend, and a travel expense reimbursement. Scholars in the historical sciences, literature, art history, and architectural history are given precedence.

Applicants must hold a PhD earned no more than 12 years ago and be formally affiliated with a Flemish or French-speaking university in Belgium to be eligible for the Research Grants Academiae Belgicae. They must exhibit exceptional scholastic achievement and submit a unique research project requiring a stay in Rome.

Summary

• University or Organisation: Academia Belgica
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Postdoctoral
• Award: Six-month research fellowship
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 2
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in Rome, Italy.
• Application Deadline: September each year.

Benefits

Fellowships Include:

• • 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.
• Note: The fellowships do not cover individual or professional insurance. Fellows need to check with their institution regarding insurance.

Also, read University of Pisa Scholarship in Italy (Fully Funded).

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: Open to applicants officially affiliated with a Flemish or French-speaking university in Belgium.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Priority given to researchers working in historical sciences, art history, architectural history, and literature.
• Admissible Criteria:
  • Hold a third-cycle diploma (PhD), obtained no more than 12 years ago at the time of application.
  • The research stay must start no later than 1 May of the academic year for which the application was submitted.
  • Have obtained outstanding results.
  • Present an original research project that justifies a stay in Rome for the requested period.

How to Apply

• 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
  • A written confirmation by the supervisor of the date of the public defense in case the candidate does not yet hold the doctoral degree.
• The form and the letter of recommendation must be sent by 15 September at the latest to segreteria@academiabelgica.it. The results are announced mid November.

For more information: info@academiabelgica.it

To Apply, click here (Start Your Application here).