Pegasus is a research funding scheme of the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO), destined for experienced researchers (postdoctoral level) in all scientific areas.

The programme goals are:

- To attract excellent postdoctoral researchers to Flanders in order to contribute to the advancement of Flemish science.

- To provide the selected fellows with optimal conditions to further develop their research career in Flandes.

- To raise the standards of existing "Visiting Postdoctoral Fellowships" Scheme of the FWO to the level of that of regular postdocs, especially with respect to recruitment and selection procedures

- To serve as a pilot initiative in bringing FWO procedures and regulations in line with the European "Charter and Code" and to raise awareness about researchers' rights and obligations in general.

The programme is open to all nationalities.

Actually there is only one option to apply to the programme:

-Pegasus-short: postdoctoral fellowships of 1 year, non renewable, and available under the form of an employment contract or a stipend. Applicants can only apply within 10 years after obtaining the PhD and should not have carried out their main activity in Belgium for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the start of the fellowship.

Host institutions

- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (K.U.Leuven)

- Ghent University (UGent)

- University of Antwerp (UA)

- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

- Hasselt University (UHasselt)

- Katholieke Universiteit Brussel (KUBrussel)

How to apply

FWO e-portal:

http://www.fwo-eloket.be/FWO.ELoket.WebUI/Registratie/Registratie.aspx

The application and all the accompanying documents can only be submitted in English.

The application has to be accompanied by the approval of the host institution and a letter of recommendation by the supervisor.

In case of interest, contact with FSJD Research's Department before April 24th.