# FORESTPathways

**Funder:** FWO
**Budget:** Up to €350,000 per Flemish subproject, including overhead
**Deadline:** 2 December 2026 (13:00 CEST (Brussels); pre-proposal and FWO pre-registration deadline)
**Duration:** Up to 36 months
**Consortium:** Required — transnational consortium with at least one Flemish partner institution, part of the Horizon Europe FOREST Partnership cofund call
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal (with mandatory FWO e-loket pre-registration) → full proposal
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://forest-partnership.eu/jointcall2026/
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Transnational call under the Horizon Europe FOREST Partnership for forest, forestry and forest-based sector research. FWO funds Flemish research institutions via FO (fundamental) or SBO (valorisation-focused) channels; applicant must hold an eligible appointment (e.g. ZAP, doctoral degree) covering the full project duration.

## Summary

FORESTPathways is a Flemish co-funding scheme from FWO supporting Flemish partners in transnational consortia applying to the Horizon Europe FOREST Partnership cofund call on forest, forestry and forest-based sector research. It funds Flemish research institutions for up to €350,000 per subproject, over up to 36 months, through either a fundamental-research (FO) or valorisation-focused (SBO) channel. Applicants must hold an eligible appointment, such as a ZAP position or a doctoral degree, covering the full project duration.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at Flemish institutions holding an eligible appointment (e.g. ZAP, doctoral degree) for the full project duration
- Forest, forestry and forest-based sector researchers joining a transnational consortium
- Teams pursuing either fundamental research (FO) or valorisation-focused research (SBO)
- Applicants able to secure at least one Flemish partner within a Horizon Europe FOREST Partnership consortium

## Key dates

- Pre-proposal and mandatory FWO e-loket pre-registration due 2 December 2026, 13:00 CEST (Brussels)
- Two-stage process: pre-proposal first, then full proposal
- Projects run up to 36 months; this is a one-off call

## Tips for applicants

- Complete the FWO e-loket pre-registration well before the 13:00 CEST deadline, it is mandatory alongside the pre-proposal and is a common point of failure.
- Confirm your appointment status (e.g. ZAP, doctoral degree) covers the entire proposed project duration before applying, since FWO checks this eligibility closely.
- Decide early whether your project fits the FO (fundamental) or SBO (valorisation-focused) channel, as this shapes how FWO evaluates the Flemish subproject.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does FORESTPathways provide?

Up to €350,000 per Flemish subproject, including overhead.

### Who is eligible to apply for FORESTPathways?

Researchers at Flemish institutions with an eligible appointment, such as a ZAP position or doctoral degree, covering the full project duration, joining a transnational consortium with at least one Flemish partner.

### Is FORESTPathways a one-time call or recurring?

It is a one-off call, part of the Horizon Europe FOREST Partnership cofund.

### What is the application process for FORESTPathways?

It is a two-stage process: a pre-proposal with mandatory FWO e-loket pre-registration, followed by a full proposal.

### How long can a FORESTPathways project run?

Projects can run for up to 36 months.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/fwo-forestpathways-2026-12) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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