Fondation LEAR - Lear Foundation Grants

Benefit

You will receive a one-off travel grant of 3,000 EUR. Use it for up to one year of further study, research or an internship as part of a specialised Master’s programme or a PhD. You may carry out your work at a foreign institution or at the University of Liège (ULiège) itself. The scholarship is awarded by the LEAR Foundation, which is administered by the ULiège Foundation, to enable young graduates to work on a biophysical project. Biophysics involves studying biological systems using the methods and concepts of physics. The scholarship does not cover publication costs.

Eligibility

• Degree: You hold a Master’s degree which you obtained no more than 5 years ago (counting from the date of your first Master’s degree).
• Current enrolment: You are enrolled on a specialisation programme (Master’s) or a PhD programme at ULiège.
• Faculty: You study in the Faculty of Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine or the Faculty of Applied Sciences.
• Field: Your entire project centres on biophysics.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.

How to apply

Please apply online via the Foundation’s form by 17 October 2026. A committee will assess the projects. Funding may not be awarded if the applications are not convincing enough.

You can find more scholarships in our guide Scholarships in Belgium.