Pegasus fellowships 2012

Postdoctoral fellowships granted by the Pegasus program of the Research Foundation Flanders.

K.U.Leuven is an ambitious, research-driven university, situated at the heart of Europe near Brussels (Belgium) and a founding member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU). Our aim is to assume a strong position in the European Research Area by inviting researchers who have established their careers abroad to pursue cutting-edge research in Leuven.

What we offer

  • An excellent research environment, with regard to both infrastructure and fellow researchers.
  • Working in the beautiful Medieval town of Leuven, close to the centre of Europe (Brussels).
  • a 1 year (Pegasus short) or 3 year (Pegasus long) postdoctoral fellowship, through the Pegasus program of the Research Foundation Flanders.

What we look for

  • Research experience at an outstanding level, demonstrated with an extensive CV and list of publications.
  • Advanced mastery of academic English.

Eligibility

  • All disciplines.
  • Having a PhD (obtained before June 1, for fellowships starting October 1 or obtained before November 1, for fellowships starting January 1)
  • The candidate must have been active abroad for at least two of the three years prior to the start of the fellowship.
  • younger than 36 OR within 6 years (Pegasus-long) or 10 years (Pegasus-short) after obtaining PhD

How to explore possibilities

Contact K.U.Leuven researchers as soon as possible to show your interest. Every applicant needs the full support of a K.U.Leuven promoter.

Deadlines

  • February 1 for Pegasus long (3 years) and Pegasus short (1 year), start of the fellowships on October 1, 2012.
  • May 1, only for Pegasus short (1 year), start of the fellowship on January 1, 2013.

More information and application form

For general questions about the program