# European Biodiversity Partnership (Biodiversa+)

**Funder:** FWO
**Consortium:** Required — transnational consortium of partner organisations (Horizon Europe cofund partnership)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/senior-researchersresearch-teams/european-biodiversity-partnership-biodiversaplus-cofund-partnership/
**Last updated:** 11 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Cofund partnership supporting biodiversity research with impact on policy and society. Requires transnational consortium of partner organisations under the Horizon Europe cofund partnership structure.

## Summary

Biodiversa+ is a Horizon Europe cofund partnership that funds transnational biodiversity research projects aimed at informing policy and society, with FWO administering participation for Belgium-based applicants. Researchers join a transnational consortium of partner organisations rather than applying solo, and calls run annually across the partnership's member countries.

## Who should apply

- Researchers working on biodiversity science with policy or societal relevance
- Belgium-based researchers applying for FWO-administered participation
- Applicants able to join a transnational consortium of partner organisations
- Teams aligned with Horizon Europe cofund partnership priorities

## Key dates

- Annual call cycle
- Requires joining a transnational consortium of partner organisations before application

## Tips for applicants

- Secure consortium partners early, the transnational cofund structure requires partner organisations in place before a proposal can be submitted.
- Frame the research's policy and societal impact explicitly, since this is a stated selection criterion for Biodiversa+.
- Check FWO's national call text each year for Belgium-specific eligibility and submission steps within the broader Biodiversa+ call.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does Biodiversa+ fund?

It funds transnational biodiversity research projects designed to have impact on policy and society, delivered through a Horizon Europe cofund partnership.

### Who administers Biodiversa+ funding in Belgium?

FWO administers participation in the Biodiversa+ call for Belgium-based researchers.

### Do I need a consortium to apply to Biodiversa+?

Yes, applicants must be part of a transnational consortium of partner organisations under the Horizon Europe cofund partnership structure.

### How often does Biodiversa+ open for applications?

Biodiversa+ runs an annual call cycle.

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

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