# CASS (China) - Bilateral call with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

**Funder:** F.R.S.-FNRS (Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique)
**Deadline:** 30 September 2026
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.frs-fnrs.be/en/fundings/cass-china-bilateral-call-chinese-academy-social-sciences
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

CASS (China) - Bilateral call with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium.

## Summary

The F.R.S.-FNRS CASS (China) bilateral call funds collaborative research projects between Belgian and Chinese researchers, with host institutions based in Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia, Brussels). The call is open to researchers at recognised French-Community universities and approved research centres, with projects requiring a partner at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). This is a structured mobility and partnership initiative supporting cross-border investigation in the social sciences.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium
- Researchers with an established or developing collaboration partner at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)
- Social science researchers with a structured cross-border project
- Teams ready to conduct bilateral field work or collaborative study

## Key dates

- Deadline: 30 September 2026
- Host institution must be located in Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia, Brussels)

## Tips for applicants

- A named CASS partner institution and a letter of commitment from the Chinese side strengthen the application significantly.
- Clearly articulate how the bilateral partnership adds intellectual value beyond what either side could deliver alone.
- Ensure your host institution is F.R.S.-FNRS approved before investing effort in the full proposal.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the F.R.S.-FNRS CASS bilateral call?

Researchers hosted at a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium, with an active research partner at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

### What is the host institution requirement for this bilateral call?

The host institution must be located in Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia, Brussels) and approved by F.R.S.-FNRS.

### When is the deadline for the CASS bilateral call?

The deadline is 30 September 2026.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/f-r-s-fnrs-fonds-de-la-recherche-scientifique-cass-china-bilateral-call-with-the-chinese-academy-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.