# Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) — Joint Call

**Funder:** FWO
**Budget:** Approx. €350,000 (incl. overheads)
**Duration:** Up to 36 months
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Frequency:** Periodic
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://dutpartnership.eu/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

FWO co-funds transnational urban transitions research for Flemish researchers under DUT. ~€350k per Flemish project (2 projects, 3 years). Applicants submit to the call secretariat; FWO selection based on transnational panel ranking. FO or SBO rules apply; SBO spin-off projects ineligible.

## Summary

Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) is a joint call co-funded by FWO offering approximately €350,000 per Flemish project for transnational research on urban sustainability and transitions. Projects run for up to three years and require a consortium of at least three entities from three different EU member states, with Flemish researchers as principal applicants. FWO evaluates proposals through a transnational panel and selects projects under its FO (fundamental research) or SBO (strategic basic research) frameworks, excluding spin-off ventures.

## Who should apply

- Flemish researchers based at research institutions in Belgium eligible to hold FWO grants
- Project leads able to coordinate international consortia (minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states)
- Teams pursuing fundamental or strategic basic research on urban transitions and sustainability
- Research groups with established networks in at least two other EU countries

## Key dates

- Periodic calls organised by the partnership; verify the next deadline on the call secretariat website
- Consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 EU member states required before submission
- Up to 36-month project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Build your consortium early, the three-country, three-entity minimum is a gating criterion, not a preference; proposals without valid consortia will be desk-rejected.
- Submit through the call secretariat, not directly to FWO; the transnational panel ranks all proposals first, and FWO selects from ranked shortlist.
- Ensure you are applying under FO or SBO rules; SBO spin-off projects are ineligible, so verify your project classification before drafting.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does DUT fund per project?

Approximately €350,000 per Flemish project, covering a three-year research period.

### Who can apply to the Driving Urban Transitions call?

Flemish researchers based at FWO-eligible institutions in Belgium, provided they lead a transnational consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 different EU member states.

### Is a consortium required for DUT?

Yes, a minimum of three entities from three different EU member states must be part of the project.

### Are spin-off projects eligible for DUT funding?

No, SBO spin-off projects are explicitly ineligible; only FO (fundamental research) or SBO (strategic basic research) core projects qualify.

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

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