Brains for Brussels - Mobility programme for postdoc researchers to come to Brussels!

Brains for Brussels (BFB) is a mobility program for postdoctoral researchers who work outside of Belgium when the application is submitted. The BFB program wants to stimulate “high risk high reward” (HRHR) research in the Brussels-Capital Region by attracting and anchoring bold researchers who want to conduct out-of-the-box research.

Program details and eligibility criteria: https://innoviris.brussels/brains-brussels
For dedicated support at the VUB, please contact rgo@vub.be

In brief:

• You must hold a PhD and have an international scientific track record
• You must have been working as an academic researcher outside of Belgium for at least two years (“academic profile”; appointed at a non-Belgian academic institute at the date of submission and at least 2 years abroad at the foreseen start date (earliest October 1st, 2023) or have worked as an RDI researcher (i.e., industrial research, experimental development or innovation) within a company for at least 2 of the last 3 years (“industrial profile”)
• The project must fit within the Brussels Regional Innovation Plan 2021-2027 in French or Dutch
• You commit to apply for ERC grants to secure follow-up financing (which can lead to a professorship appointment)
• The BFB project last for 3 years, can be renewed for max 2 years
• VUB submission deadline: March 20th, 2023 (contact rd.secretariaat@vub.be)
• Decision by the Brussels government: September 2023