# PAS (Poland) - Bilateral call with the Polish Academy of 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/pas-poland-bilateral-call-polish-academy-sciences
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

PAS (Poland) - Bilateral call with the Polish Academy of 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

F.R.S.-FNRS's bilateral call with the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS) funds collaborative research projects between Belgium's French-speaking research community and Poland. Host institutions must be a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium, with matching partnership in Poland. This call strengthens research ties between the two countries across all disciplines.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium
- Research teams with an established or developing partnership in Poland
- Collaborative projects spanning all research disciplines
- Applicants ready to co-develop a project with a Polish research partner

## Key dates

- Deadline: 30 September 2026
- Host institution must be in Belgium's French-speaking community

## Tips for applicants

- Secure your Polish partner early; the bilateral requirement means both sides must be committed before submission.
- Check F.R.S.-FNRS eligibility for your institution type (university or approved research centre); ineligible hosts halt evaluation.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I apply to the F.R.S.-FNRS PAS bilateral call if I work in Flanders or Brussels?

No, the host institution must be a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia, Brussels).

### Is a Polish research partner required for the F.R.S.-FNRS PAS call?

Yes, this is a bilateral call; your project must involve a matching partnership with a research team in Poland.

### When is the deadline for the F.R.S.-FNRS PAS 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-pas-poland-bilateral-call-with-the-polish-academy--2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.