We are excited to share a major opportunity for international postdoctoral researchers: the launch of the IRIS COFUND programme—Interdisciplinary Research In Society—a collaboration between ULB, VUB, and the European Commission under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA, Horizon Europe).
🔬 What’s on offer?
36 x 30-month fellowships for interdisciplinary, bottom-up research
- 24 positions hosted by ULB
- 12 positions hosted by VUB
Projects must address one or more of the Brussels Region’s six priority societal challenges
Open to all disciplines
📍 Fellows will be based in Brussels and benefit from a dynamic, international academic environment, with strong institutional support and collaborative research networks.
📅 Upcoming infosession: 14 July 2025 register here
📅 Deadline to apply: 31 October 2025
🔗 Full details: https://iris-cofund.eu
📢 EURAXESS job post: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/355411
⚠️ Eligibility Note: Applicants must not have lived or worked in Belgium for more than 12 months during the 3 years prior to the deadline.