BRISPO accepts requests from scholars from around the world wishing to spend a period of time doing self-funded research at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). We particularly welcome applications from researchers whose interests align closely with the work of one of the BRISPO Research Units.
Visiting researchers are granted access to the university’s library and network facilities, and are welcome to use flex desks and participate in seminars, lectures, and other BRISPO-related events. There is no bench fee associated with a visit. Please note that accommodation, living costs, and travel expenses are not covered by BRISPO.
To explore potential collaboration, please contact specific researchers at BRISPO directly. Their research interests can be found on the pages dedicated to our team and individual Research Units (main menu).
Below you can find examples of possible funding opportunities and other ways to collaborate with us.
- Doctoral Study Programme at VUB (including joint PhDs);
- Maria Sklodowska-Curie Action Postdoctoral Fellowships with BRISPO as a hosting institution (BRISPO member as a supervisor); the application deadline is usually in September;
- Flemish Research Council (FWO): PhD and Postdoctoral fellowships with BRISPO as the main or additional hosting institution and BRISPO member as a supervisor or co-supervisor; the application deadline is usually in December;
- Flemish Research Council (FWO): permanent call for grants for a scientific stay in Flanders (for post-docs) with BRISPO as the hosting institution and BRISPO member as a promotor;
- Flemish Research Council (FWO): other country-specific calls for incoming scholars (with BRISPO as the hosting institution and BRISPO member as a promotor);
- Belgian American Educational Foundation: fellowships for research stay in Belgium for citizens or permanent residents of the United States (with BRISPO as the hosting institution and BRISPO member as a promotor); the application deadline is usually in October;
