# PDR-THEMA PFAS 2026 – Thematic Research Project : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

**Funder:** F.R.S.-FNRS (Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique)
**Deadline:** 15 September 2026
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.frs-fnrs.be/en/fundings/pdr-thema-pfas-2026-thematic-research-project-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

PDR-THEMA PFAS 2026 – Thematic Research Project : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances 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 PDR-THEMA PFAS 2026 funds thematic research on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), open to researchers based at French-community universities or approved research centres in Wallonia, Brussels. This call targets original research projects addressing the environmental, health, or chemical properties of PFAS, with application deadlines in September 2026.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at French-community universities or approved research centres in Wallonia, Brussels
- Projects focused on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemistry, environmental fate, or health impacts
- Applicants with a track record in chemistry, environmental science, toxicology, or related fields

## Key dates

- Application deadline: 15 September 2026
- Project duration and funding amount to be confirmed on F.R.S.-FNRS website

## Tips for applicants

- This is a thematic call with a narrow scope, frame your PFAS research clearly against the call's strategic priorities.
- Confirm institutional eligibility before submission; the call is restricted to French-community institutions in Belgium.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I apply to the PDR-THEMA PFAS 2026 if I work outside Belgium?

No, your host institution must be a French-community university or approved research centre in Wallonia, Brussels.

### What is the PDR-THEMA PFAS 2026 call about?

It funds original research projects on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), addressing their chemistry, environmental behaviour, or health implications.

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