# Bilateral Research Cooperation Québec

**Funder:** FWO
**Duration:** 3 years
**Consortium:** Required — joint Flemish-Canadian (Québec) team
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/senior-researchersresearch-teams/bilateral-research-cooperation-quebec/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint 3-year research projects co-funded by FWO (Flanders) and FRQ (Fonds de recherche du Québec, Canada). Applicant must be based at a Flemish research institution; a partner team must be based in the Province of Québec.

## Summary

The Bilateral Research Cooperation Québec funds joint research projects between Flemish and Québec-based research teams over three years, with co-funding from FWO (Flanders) and FRQ (Fonds de recherche du Québec). Applicants must be based at a Flemish research institution and partner with a team in the Province of Québec. FWO runs this call annually, making it a recurring opportunity for cross-border collaboration.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at a Flemish (Belgium) research institution
- Teams with an established or planned partnership in Québec, Canada
- Researchers in any discipline eligible under both FWO and FRQ schemes
- Applicants ready to establish collaborative governance and reporting across two funding jurisdictions

## Key dates

- Call currently open; verify exact deadline on FWO website
- Annual call frequency
- Three-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Partner selection is critical, FWO and FRQ both assess the strength and feasibility of the Flemish, Québec collaboration; engage your Québec counterpart early in proposal design.
- Budget and justification must be split and justified separately for each jurisdiction's funder; coordinate with your Québec partner on alignment before submission.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Bilateral Research Cooperation Québec?

The lead applicant must be based at a Flemish research institution; a partner research team must be based in the Province of Québec.

### Is the Bilateral Research Cooperation Québec a recurring call?

Yes, FWO runs this call annually.

### How long is a Bilateral Research Cooperation Québec project?

Projects run for three years, with co-funding from both FWO and FRQ.

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