IN-Wallonie-Bruxelles International Scholarship Program 2010-2011

From 2008-2009, within the framework of promoting sending/receiving students, researchers, and lecturers to study and research abroad, Wallonie - Bruxells International (WBI) - the International Cooperation Agency of Wallonie - Bruxells (French-speaking Community of Belgium and Wallonia Region) established a new scholarship program: IN.WBI talent scholarship.

The IN.WBI scholarship programme is intended for foreigners who have already obtained a Master II degree or an equivalent degree, or a doctoral degree awarded by a foreign university and recognised by the competent authorities of Wallonia - Brussels as equivalent to a Master's and Doctoral degree of Wallonia - Brussels.

This program is for candidates who wish to pursue advanced training courses or conduct specialized research projects at Wallonia-Bruxells universities or at universities sponsored by the French-speaking Community of Belgium. Thus, the IN.WBI scholarship program is completely suitable for Vietnamese candidates. The goal of IN.WBI is to create conditions for excellent officials and excellent researchers from other countries to further their education in Wallonia and in Brussels.

* Main requirements for candidates

A person who holds a Master II degree or an equivalent degree and a doctorate degree awarded by a foreign university and that Master's degree must be recognized by the competent authorities of Wallonia-Bruxelles as equivalent to a Belgian Master II degree. At the same time, that Master's degree must have the qualifications to allow the holder to pursue doctoral or post-doctoral studies at a University of Wallonia or of Brussels.

* Types of scholarships

- Granting doctoral or postdoctoral scholarships for a minimum term of one year and renewable up to two times;

- Short-term research scholarships from 1 month to 3 months for doctoral or post-doctoral level; this scholarship does not include field research costs of the candidates.

* Field:

Priority areas are those covered by the Walloon Marshall Plan: transport and logistics; engineering; life sciences; agro-industry; aeronautics and space. All other areas of humanities, basic or applied sciences may be considered.

Important note: when applying for a scholarship, candidates must submit a certificate of acceptance from the Wallonie-Bruxelles university/research institution.

* Application deadline:

• For doctoral or postdoctoral scholarships, the minimum duration is one year: March 1, 2010 for the 2010-2011 academic year; March 1, 2011 for the 2011-2012 academic year.
• For research scholarships: applications are accepted every 3 years. Upcoming deadlines are:
  + For study period between June and September 2010: submit application before February 1, 2010.
  + For expected study period between October 2010 and January 2011: submit application before May 1, 2010.
  + For study period between February and May 2011: submit application before October 1, 2010.

To obtain the Scholarship Application Form and necessary documents in French or English, visit the web address:http://www.wbi.be/cqi/bin3

Complete applications should be sent to:

Wallonie-Bruxelles International – Service des Bourses d'excellence
A I'attention de M.Eric VANDELOOK
2, place Sainctelette à 1080 Brussels – Belgique

Or by email: e.vandelook@wbi.be