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   1 September 2026

 Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort!

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We are pleased to announce the launch of call 1 of the InterACT postdoctoral fellowship programme. We are recruiting 7 international postdoctoral researchers for a 3-year fellowship at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, focused on strengthening the science-policy interface through international, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral collaboration.

Applications from all scientific disciplines are welcome. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the [eligibility criteria](https://interact-programme.be/call) and [call documents](https://interact-programme.be/call) before applying.

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