# Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) - cofund partnership

**Funder:** FWO
**Consortium:** Required — transnational research consortium across participating countries
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/senior-researchersresearch-teams/driving-urban-transitions-dut-cofund-partnership/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Cofund partnership call for research accelerating urban transitions towards climate-neutral and climate-resilient futures; Flemish applicants apply via FWO within a transnational consortium.

## Summary

The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) cofund partnership funds transnational research projects that support cities in becoming climate-neutral and climate-resilient, delivered through FWO for Belgium-based partners in a Horizon Europe cofund scheme. Applicants must join a transnational consortium rather than apply as a single team, and Belgian researchers apply through FWO's national funding track within the wider European call.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Belgian institutions eligible for FWO funding
- Teams able to join a transnational Horizon Europe cofund consortium
- Projects focused on climate-neutral or climate-resilient urban transitions
- Applicants with partners across multiple participating countries

## Key dates

- Listed on Grantsby as of 6 September 2026, check FWO and DUT partnership sites for the current call deadline

## Tips for applicants

- Secure transnational consortium partners early, since a solo Belgian application is not eligible under this cofund structure.
- Align the project's urban transition angle with the DUT partnership's climate-neutral and climate-resilient priorities before drafting the proposal.
- Confirm Belgian eligibility rules with FWO separately from the general Horizon Europe DUT call requirements, since funding flows through the national agency.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who funds the DUT cofund partnership in Belgium?

FWO funds the Belgian portion of the Driving Urban Transitions cofund partnership under Horizon Europe.

### Do I need international partners to apply for the DUT cofund partnership?

Yes, the call requires participation in a transnational consortium as part of the Horizon Europe cofund structure.

### What kind of research does the DUT cofund partnership support?

It supports research aimed at accelerating urban transitions toward a climate-neutral and climate-resilient future.

### Can researchers outside Belgium apply through FWO for this grant?

No, FWO funding under this call is available to eligible Belgian researchers, who must still join a transnational consortium.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/fwo-driving-urban-transitions-dut-cofund-partnership-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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