Belgian American Educational Foundation Masters/PhD Degrees/Postdoctoral Fellowships Deadline: around Oct 2027 (Annual) Study in: Belgium Course starts AY 2028-2029 Brief description: The Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) offers fellowships to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who wish to undertake advanced study or research in Belgium for up to 12 months. For the 2027-2028 round, fellowships could start between 1 July 2027 and 3 January 2028. Host Institution(s): Belgian universities, institutions of higher learning and research institutions Level/Field(s) of study: Masters, PhD and postdoctoral study or research in any subject Number of Scholarships: Up to 15 (2027-2028 round) Target group: U.S. citizens and permanent residents Scholarship value/inclusions: Each 12-month fellowship is a non-renewable grant that provides a personal stipend of: • $32,000 for Master’s or Ph.D. students • $35,000 for Postdoctoral Fellows In addition to the stipend, the Foundation covers the cost of health insurance in Belgium. Stays of less than 12 months are prorated. The minimum duration is 6 months. Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and must: • Plan to register in a Belgian Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent professional degree program while holding the fellowship; or • Be registered in a Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent degree program in the United States when they apply, and plan research in Belgium relevant to that degree; or • Hold a Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent degree and plan research in Belgium. In the last round, postdoctoral applicants could have no more than 2 years of postdoctoral research experience by 1 July 2027. Applicants must arrange their own registration or affiliation with a Belgian university or research institution. Knowledge of Dutch, French, or German is optional. Application instructions: Applications are currently closed. You must apply through the BAEF Online Application Platform, and your three referees must email their letters separately. The last deadline was 31 October 2026, so expect the next one around October 2027. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for the list of required documents and detailed information on how to apply for this fellowship. Website: Official Scholarship Website: https://baef.be/fellowships-for-americans/ Related Scholarships: Top 15+ Study Abroad Scholarships for US CitizensThe post Belgian American Educational Foundation Fellowships first appeared on Scholars4DeV.