# Research Credit (Crédit de recherche - CDR) 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/research-credit-credit-de-recherche-cdr-2026
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Research Credit (Crédit de recherche - CDR) 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 Research Credit (Crédit de recherche) from F.R.S.-FNRS funds research projects across all disciplines for researchers based at French-Community universities or approved research centres in Belgium. The call supports both fundamental and applied research with flexible timelines and budgets tailored to project scope. F.R.S.-FNRS runs the Research Credit programme regularly, making it a core funding route for researchers in Wallonia and Brussels.

## Who should apply

- Researchers employed or hosted at a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium
- Any career stage and all research disciplines
- Researchers with a clearly defined research project and institutional support
- Applicants planning projects of variable duration and budget depending on scope

## Key dates

- Deadline: 7 July 2026
- Single-stage application and evaluation process

## Tips for applicants

- Institutional endorsement is mandatory, secure your host institution's approval and support letter early.
- Align your proposal scope with a realistic budget request; F.R.S.-FNRS assesses project ambition against available resources.
- Clearly articulate the research question and expected outcomes; the panel values methodological clarity and feasibility over novelty alone.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for the F.R.S.-FNRS Research Credit?

Researchers employed or hosted at a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium, across all career stages and disciplines.

### What can the Research Credit fund?

Research projects across all disciplines, both fundamental and applied research, with budgets and durations tailored to the project scope.

### Is the Research Credit available every year?

Yes, F.R.S.-FNRS runs the Research Credit programme regularly, though call schedules and eligibility may vary by year.

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