Bruegel is an independent European think tank on economic policy, based in Brussels. Its visiting fellowships bring scholars, policymakers and practitioners to work there for a limited time.
Stays run from a couple of days to a year, full- or part-time. Fellows take part in Bruegel’s research and policy exchanges and are usually invited to speak at its seminars, workshops and conferences.
Benefits & funding
- Research, administrative and communication support during the stay.
- Travel may be reimbursed: economy class from within Europe, full-fare economy from overseas.
- Accommodation and related costs in Brussels may also be reimbursed.
- The page mentions no stipend or salary.
Eligibility
- Researchers from academia, think tanks or policy institutions, or practitioners from policy or business institutions.
- Aimed at recognised scholars, policymakers and practitioners; no degree, age or nationality rule is stated.
- During the stay, fellows must follow Bruegel’s internal rules and its statement of research integrity and non-partisanship.
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No nationality, residency, education, experience, gender or age limit is listed. The other conditions are under Eligibility.
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Application process
- 1Short visits (up to a month): send a short statement of research interest with your CV.
- 2Longer visits: send a research agenda covering the whole stay with your CV.
- 3Contact Bruegel’s Human Resources team for details; no form or deadline is published.
- 4Bruegel’s Director selects fellows after consulting senior resident staff and/or Scientific Council members.
Program timeline
Any time
no published deadline; enquiries are taken year-round.
Stay
a couple of days up to one year, dates agreed with Bruegel.