# Equipment (Équipement - EQP) 2026

**Funder:** F.R.S.-FNRS (Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique)
**Deadline:** 7 July 2026
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.frs-fnrs.be/en/fundings/equipment-equipement-eqp-2026
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Equipment (Équipement - EQP) 2026 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 Equipment (Équipement, EQP) 2026 call funds the acquisition and upgrade of research equipment for teams based in Wallonia, Brussels universities and approved research centres. Researchers at French-Community institutions in Belgium can apply to procure instrumentation essential to their research programme. This is an annual call open to all research disciplines.

## Who should apply

- Researchers hosted at a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium
- Teams requiring new or upgraded research instrumentation
- Applicants across all research disciplines
- Principal investigators with an established research programme

## Key dates

- Deadline: 7 July 2026
- Annual call cycle

## Tips for applicants

- Equipment requests must align with the research programme of the institution; single-PI equipment lists are less competitive than team-integrated proposals.
- Include a clear justification for the specific equipment model and vendors; F.R.S.-FNRS panels scrutinise cost-effectiveness.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the F.R.S.-FNRS Equipment 2026 call?

Researchers based at a French-Community (Wallonia, Brussels) university or approved research centre in Belgium.

### What does the F.R.S.-FNRS Equipment call fund?

The acquisition and upgrade of research equipment and instrumentation required for ongoing or new research programmes.

### Is the Equipment call open to all disciplines?

Yes, the call is open to researchers across all fields of research within eligible Belgian institutions.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/f-r-s-fnrs-fonds-de-la-recherche-scientifique-equipment-quipement-eqp-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.