Applications for the Belgium scholarships 2026-2027 under ASEM-DUO program are now open. The ASEM-DUO Scholarships 2026–2027 give funding to pairs of professors or researchers for short academic exchanges between Wallonia-Brussels Federation (Belgium) and Asia-Pacific countries. Each duo gets €7,000 total to cover travel and daily costs for 18 to 60 days between August 2026 and August 2027. You must apply as a team, one from Belgium and one from a partner country like Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, South Korea or others. Applications close on 13 March 2026 at midday. More details are given below. Also see the Erasmus Mundus EMERALD Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded Europe).
Belgium – Asia-Pacific Exchange Grant Overview
| Country | Belgium and Asia-Pacific (exchange between them) |
| Duration | 18 to 60 days (including travel) |
| Grant | €7,000 per duo (split between partners) |
| Eligible For | Professors and researchers (pairs only) |
| Fields | Any academic discipline |
| Deadline | 13 March 2026 at midday |
| Start Window | 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2027 |
What is the ASEM-DUO Scholarship 2026–2027?
ASEM-DUO is a program that helps teachers and researchers work together between Europe and Asia. It supports short exchanges so people can share ideas, teach or do research. The grant is for duos, one from Wallonia-Brussels and one from an Asia-Pacific country. You plan the visit together and both institutions must agree. It builds strong links between schools and helps research in any field.
Scholarship Benefits
You get money for travel and stay.
- €7,000 total grant for the duo.
- Split between partners (often €3,500 each).
- Covers international travel and daily costs.
- Can be one long stay or two shorter visits.
- No extra money but schools may add support.
- Chance to teach research or plan projects together.
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is not for students. It is for teachers and researchers who work at universities.
Who Can Apply?
- Two people must apply together as a pair.
- One person must work at a university in Wallonia-Brussels (Belgium).
- The other person must work at a university in an Asia-Pacific country (like India, China, Japan, Australia, and others listed).
- Both people must:
- Be officially working at their university
- Work at least 50% time
- Be paid by their university
- Their universities must:
- Be officially recognized
- Have an agreement to work together (or plan to sign one within 2 years)
- They can work in any subject. There are no subject limits.
- Nationality (citizenship) does not matter.
Who Cannot Apply?
- Students
- PhD students
- Retired professors (emeritus)
- Teaching assistants
(Some art colleges may have special exceptions.)
Important Rules
- The exchange must happen between the same two universities.
- The same project can only get funding one time.
- If someone received this scholarship in the last 3 years, they may have lower priority.
- A person can apply with different partners, but only one project can win per year.
Required Documents
You send these papers.
- Application form.
- Motivation letter from both partners.
- CV for both.
- Work plan for the exchange.
- Invitation or agreement from both schools.
- Proof of employment at school.
How to Apply for ASEM-DUO Scholarships 2026-2027
- Find a partner from Wallonia-Brussels or Asia-Pacific.
- Talk and plan the exchange together.
- Get agreement from both schools.
- Fill the online application form.
- Upload all papers.
- Submit by deadline.
- They review and pick duos.
- If you win get grant and plan travel.
Scholarship Dates / Deadline
- Applications are open now.
- Deadline is 13 March 2026 at midday.
- Exchange happens between 1 August 2026 and 31 August 2027.
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