# Incentive Grant for Scientifique Research (Mandat d’impulsion scientifique - MIS) 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/incentive-grant-scientifique-research-mandat-dimpulsion-scientifique-mis-2026
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Incentive Grant for Scientifique Research (Mandat d’impulsion scientifique - MIS) 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 Incentive Grant for Scientific Research (Mandat d'impulsion scientifique, MIS) funds innovative research projects at institutions in Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia, Brussels). Eligible applicants must be based at a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium. This is a competitive call supporting early-stage research ideas across disciplines.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at French-Community universities or approved research centres in Belgium
- Scientists proposing innovative, early-stage research projects
- Researchers seeking to establish or pilot new research directions

## Key dates

- Deadline: 7 July 2026

## Tips for applicants

- Host institution eligibility is strict, verify your institution is a recognised French-Community university or approved research centre before starting.
- The call emphasises scientific novelty; frame your project as a departure from or extension of existing work rather than a routine continuation.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the F.R.S.-FNRS Incentive Grant for Scientific Research?

Researchers based at a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium.

### What research areas does the MIS grant cover?

The grant supports innovative research across disciplines at eligible Belgian institutions in the French-speaking community.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/f-r-s-fnrs-fonds-de-la-recherche-scientifique-incentive-grant-for-scientifique-research-mandat-d-2026-07) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.