# European Research Area for Health Research (ERA4Health) — 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://era4health.eu/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

FWO co-funds transnational health research projects for Flemish researchers under ERA4Health. ~€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

ERA4Health is a periodic joint call for transnational health research consortia, coordinated by FWO for Flemish researchers. Successful Flemish projects receive approximately €350,000 over three years as co-funding from FWO, contingent on a consortium of at least 3 partners from 3 different EU member states. Applicants must follow either FO (fundamental research) or SBO (strategic basic research) rules; SBO spin-off projects are ineligible.

## Who should apply

- Flemish researchers with institutional base in Belgium
- Research teams willing to lead international consortia across at least 3 EU member states
- Fundamental or strategic basic research projects in health
- Investigators whose research does not originate from a spin-off under SBO rules

## Key dates

- Periodic calls organised by the ERA4Health partnership (check FWO and ERA4Health websites for next deadline)
- Applicants submit through the call secretariat; FWO evaluates Flemish proposals via transnational panel ranking
- Project duration up to 36 months

## Tips for applicants

- The transnational panel ranks all submissions, secure strong collaborators from your partner countries before drafting; weak consortium design sinks otherwise solid science.
- FWO applies either FO or SBO rules depending on research type; confirm your project's classification with FWO early to avoid funding ineligibility.
- Monitor both the FWO and ERA4Health websites for call announcements; there is no recurring annual deadline, so early notice is critical.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does FWO provide through ERA4Health?

Approximately €350,000 per Flemish project over three years, as co-funding within the transnational consortium budget.

### Is a consortium required for ERA4Health?

Yes, applicants must form a consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 different EU member states; single-institution applications are not eligible.

### Who can apply to ERA4Health through FWO?

Flemish researchers conducting fundamental or strategic basic research in health; SBO spin-off projects are ineligible.

### How often does ERA4Health open for applications?

The call is periodic, not annual; deadlines are announced by the ERA4Health partnership and FWO separately, so applicants should monitor both websites.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/fwo-european-research-area-for-health-research-era4hea-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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