# Horizon Europe Cofund-Partnerships Joint Calls

**Funder:** FWO
**Budget:** Approx. €350k per project (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://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/european-framework-programme/horizon-europe-cofund-partnerships/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

FWO co-funds joint calls within Horizon Europe co-funded partnerships. Flemish applicants must be based at Flemish research institutions and follow FWO FO or SBO project rules. Approx. €350k (incl. overheads) available per Flemish project, typically two projects of 3 years. Projects max 36 months; no automatic extensions. Specific partnership provisions apply per call.

## Summary

Horizon Europe Cofund-Partnerships Joint Calls allow Flemish researchers to participate in multi-country consortia co-funded by FWO, with approximately €350,000 per project over up to three years. Applicants must be based at Flemish research institutions and lead or contribute to projects with a minimum of three partners from three different EU member states. Deadlines and eligibility criteria vary per individual partnership call.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Flemish academic or research institutions
- Scientists prepared to join or lead multi-country consortia (minimum 3 entities across 3 EU member states)
- Projects aligned with FWO FO or SBO funding rules and research profiles
- Applicants willing to follow Horizon Europe co-funding partnership procedures specific to each call

## Key dates

- Deadlines vary per individual partnership call; check FWO website for current open windows
- Up to 36-month project duration with no automatic extensions

## Tips for applicants

- Partnership calls are periodic and deadlines differ per call, register for FWO alerts or check the call page regularly to catch your research area's next opening.
- Consortium composition matters: ensure your non-Flemish partners are confirmed before submission, as the 3-country minimum is a hard gate.
- Verify FWO FO or SBO eligibility rules for your institution and budget category; overhead rates and eligible costs differ from open Horizon Europe calls.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding is available per project in the Horizon Europe Cofund-Partnerships Joint Calls?

Approximately €350,000 per Flemish project, including overheads, for projects up to 36 months.

### Who is eligible to apply to the Horizon Europe Cofund-Partnerships Joint Calls?

Researchers based at Flemish research institutions participating in consortia with a minimum of three entities from three different EU member states.

### Is consortium membership required for these calls?

Yes, projects must include a minimum of three partners from three different EU member states.

### How often are the Horizon Europe Cofund-Partnerships Joint Calls open?

Calls are periodic and deadlines are set per individual partnership call; check the FWO website for the current open window relevant to your research area.

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