# Mobility projects Japan - call open

**Funder:** FWO
**Duration:** 2 years
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/mobility/mobility-projects-japan/
**Last verified:** 1 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports exchange of researchers between Flanders and Japan (JSPS) through two-year joint mobility projects. Applicants must be affiliated to a Flemish research institution; bilateral collaboration with a Japanese partner required.

## Summary

FWO Mobility Projects Japan supports two-year bilateral research collaborations between Flemish and Japanese researchers, facilitating reciprocal visits and joint work. Applicants must be affiliated to a Flemish institution and partner with a named Japanese research group. This call is part of FWO's bilateral mobility scheme, requiring teams that exchange personnel across Flanders and Japan during the project period.

## Who should apply

- Researchers affiliated to a Flemish (Belgian) research institution
- Teams with an established or emerging partnership at a Japanese university or research institute
- Projects requiring in-person researcher exchange and joint work
- Applicants ready to commit to bilateral collaboration framework

## Key dates

- Call open as of 3 June 2026
- Two-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Partner identification is mandatory before submission, FWO will not accept applications without a named Japanese co-investigator and institutional commitment letter.
- Frame the project as a true bilateral exchange, not a one-way secondment; the evaluation favors balanced reciprocal visits.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does FWO Mobility Projects Japan require a Japanese partner?

Yes, bilateral collaboration with a Japanese research institution is mandatory; solo Flemish teams cannot apply.

### How long is an FWO Mobility Projects Japan project?

Two years, with researcher exchange visits structured across both partner institutions.

### Who can apply for FWO Mobility Projects Japan?

Researchers affiliated to a Flemish research institution in Belgium with a confirmed Japanese institutional partner.

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

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