# European Biodiversity Partnership (Biodiversa+) - cofund partnership

**Funder:** FWO
**Consortium:** Required — transnational cofund partnership, joint proposal with international partners
**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:** 23 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Cofund partnership call for biodiversity research with impact on policy and society, funded through transnational joint calls requiring international consortium partners.

## Summary

The Biodiversa+ cofund partnership funds transnational research on biodiversity with direct relevance to policy and society, channeled through FWO for Belgium-based applicants. Researchers must join a multi-country consortium as part of a Horizon Europe cofund call, rather than applying individually.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Belgian institutions eligible for FWO funding
- Biodiversity researchers working on questions with policy or societal impact
- Applicants able to join or form a transnational consortium under Horizon Europe rules
- Teams with partners already identified across multiple European countries

## Key dates

- Part of the Horizon Europe Biodiversa+ cofund partnership call cycle
- Requires a transnational consortium submission, not a solo application

## Tips for applicants

- Secure consortium partners early, Biodiversa+ calls require transnational teams and eligibility is checked per participating country's funder, including FWO for Belgian partners.
- Frame the research question around policy or societal impact explicitly, since this is a stated priority of the call, not an optional add-on.
- Check FWO's national annex to the Biodiversa+ call text for Belgium-specific eligibility and funding rules, as these can differ from the general Horizon Europe call.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible to apply for Biodiversa+ funding through FWO?

Researchers based at eligible institutions in Belgium can apply as part of a transnational consortium under the Biodiversa+ cofund partnership.

### Can I apply to Biodiversa+ as an individual researcher?

No, the call requires a transnational consortium as part of the Horizon Europe cofund partnership structure.

### What kind of research does Biodiversa+ fund?

It funds biodiversity research with impact on policy and society, delivered through collaborative transnational projects.

### Is Biodiversa+ a Horizon Europe programme?

Yes, it is a cofund partnership under Horizon Europe, with national funders like FWO supporting their country's participants.

---

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

**See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md&grant=fwo-european-biodiversity-partnership-biodiversa-cofun-2026).