# Grant for a short study visit abroad

**Funder:** FWO
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant, hosted by a non-Belgian organisation
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/mobility/grant-for-a-short-study-visit-abroad/
**Last updated:** 9 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports researchers affiliated to a Flemish institution who wish to spend a short period abroad to perform research in a non-Belgian organisation.

## Summary

The FWO Grant for a Short Study Visit Abroad supports researchers affiliated to a Flemish institution to spend a short research period at a non-Belgian organisation. The call is rolling and open to individual applicants working across all research domains. Travel must receive positive advice from the researcher's home institution.

## Who should apply

- Researchers affiliated to a Flemish academic or research institution
- Applicants with a planned host abroad outside Belgium
- Individual researchers (no consortium requirement)
- Projects requiring a discrete short-term research placement

## Key dates

- Rolling/continuous call, apply at any time
- Short-term visit duration

## Tips for applicants

- Secure written positive advice from your home institution before or alongside submission, this is a gating requirement.
- Frame the visit as a discrete research goal with clear outputs (papers, techniques, collaborations) rather than general professional development.
- Clarify how the visit feeds back into your research programme at the Flemish institution; FWO expects a visible link.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for the FWO Grant for a Short Study Visit Abroad?

Researchers affiliated to a Flemish institution who wish to spend a short research period at a non-Belgian organisation abroad.

### Is this grant for consortia or individuals?

It supports individual applicants, not consortia.

### When can I apply to the FWO Grant for a Short Study Visit Abroad?

The call is rolling and continuous, so you can apply at any time.

### Do I need approval from my home institution?

Yes, travel requires positive advice from your employer institution in Flanders.

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

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