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FWO - Grant for participation in an international conference

FWO

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Institution

FWO

Program

Grant for participation in an international conference

Where you can study

Any country

Last verified: 6 April 2026

About this scholarship

General Description

The FWO has a grant for funding researchers’ participation in international scientific conferences. The grant covers travel expenses to scientific conferences where the beneficiary is expected to deliver a speech or take part in discussions on his original scientific contribution.

Requirements

You must be affiliated with a Flemish university or be employed as scientific staff at a Flemish or federal scientific institution. You must either be a national of, or have obtained your degree from one of the EEA states or Switzerland, or have held an appointment at a Flemish university for at least a year and for at least part time (50% of the time). Nationality requirements do not apply to postdoctoral candidate but the appointment stipulation applies equally. You also need to have at least one international publication.