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U.S. citizens and permanent residents who hold a master's degree or equivalent, or who are working toward a Ph.D. or equivalent, may apply for Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) fellowships for advanced study or research at a Belgian university or institution of higher learning. Knowledge of Dutch, French, or German is optional. Applicants arrange their own registration or affiliation with a Belgian university or research institution.
Fellowships provide up to $34,000 and include health insurance in Belgium. Graduate Study Fellowships and Research Fellowships are each non-renewable grants for one year.
Applicants submit a completed application form, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a brief autobiographical statement, a statement of purpose, and three letters of recommendation.
The BAEF Fellowships for Study or Research in Belgium awards Up to $34,000 (14 winners).
The deadline is October 31, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; US citizen; US permanent resident; Graduate. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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