Support programmes
With our financial resources we support individual researchers and research teams with personal fellowships and project funding.
All about support programmes
European framework programme
European Framework programme
The FWO and Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship have been appointed National Contact Points (NCPs) within the European Union's research and innovation framework programmes 'Horizon 2020' and 'Horizon Europe'. Since summer 2021, NCP Flanders is also the contact point for the 'Digital Europe' programme.
The FWO, too, is involved in various European research initiatives (ERA-NET, JPI, COST and Horizon Europe Cofund-partnerships). The FWO makes funding available for ERC runner-up projects in the context of ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants and Seal of Excellence Postdoctoral Fellowships for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships. Furthermore FWO is member of different international networks.
Calls
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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Seal of Excellence Postdoctoral Fellowships - call open
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions - Seal of Excellence FWO (MSCA SoE FWO) wants to support researchers in the development of an independent, international research career.
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ERC runner-up-projects - call closed
Being aware of the high number of excellent proposals ERC receives that remain unfunded due to budgetary constraints, FWO provides alternative funding to the five best of the unsuccessful ERC Starting and Consolidator grant applicants, with the aim to strengthen the next ERC application.
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The European Partnership on Animal Health & Welfare (EUP AH&W) – Horizon Europe cofund partnership - Call open
The management of infectious diseases in animals and the advancement of animal welfare.
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Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) - cofund partnership - call closed
Accelerate urban transitions towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient future.
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European Biodiversity Partnership (Biodiversa+) - cofund partnership - call closed
Biodiversity research with impact on policy and society.
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Water4All - cofund partnership - call closed
Addressing water-related challenges.
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FutureFoodS cofund partnership - call closed
Enhancing the sustainability and resilience of Europe’s food production and consumption.
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ERDERA - cofund partnership - call closed
Research on rare diseases.
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The European Partnership for Personalised Medicine (EP PerMed) – Horizon Europe cofund partnership - call closed
Personalised medicine research. -
ERA4HEALTH – Horizon Europe cofund partnership - call open
Health research in a European context.
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‘QuantERA’ - call closed
Research in the field of quantum technology.
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Sustainable Blue Economy partnership (SBEP) - call closed
Blue economy research.
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Agriculture of Data EU partnership (AgData) - call closed
Accelerate the digital transformation of European agriculture.
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European Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (OH AMR) - call closed
The partnership aims to address the challenges of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with a One Health approach.
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European Partnership for Brain Health - call closed
Research and innovation in neuroscience, mental health, and neurodegenerative diseases.
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European Partnership on Pandemic Preparedness - call open
A European research and innovation ecosystem focused on potential future health crises arising from infectious diseases.