# Pandemic Preparedness (BE READY) — 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://beready4pandemics.eu/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

FWO co-funds transnational pandemic preparedness research for Flemish researchers under BE READY. ~€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

The FWO Pandemic Preparedness (BE READY) joint call co-funds transnational pandemic preparedness research led by Flemish researchers, with approximately €350,000 per project over three years. Projects must form consortia of at least three entities across three EU member states, submitted via the call secretariat and evaluated by a transnational panel. Calls are periodic; the next deadline is not yet announced.

## Who should apply

- Flemish researchers based at recognised FWO-eligible institutions
- Research teams with partners in at least 2 other EU member states
- Projects addressing pandemic preparedness and resilience
- Applicants following FO (Fundamental Research) or SBO (Strategic Basic Research) rules, not spin-offs

## Key dates

- No current deadline open; periodic calls announced through FWO and partnership channels
- Three-year project duration
- Multi-national consortium required at submission

## Tips for applicants

- Ensure your consortium meets the 3-country rule before proposal drafting; FWO evaluates consortia strength via the transnational panel, not just science.
- Check FO vs. SBO eligibility for your project scope; spin-off projects are explicitly ineligible under SBO rules.
- Coordinate with the call secretariat early, applications must route through them, not directly to FWO, and timing affects transnational panel scheduling.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the FWO Pandemic Preparedness grant provide?

Approximately €350,000 per project, including overheads, over three years of funding.

### What is the consortium structure requirement for BE READY?

Minimum three entities from three different EU member states must collaborate on the project; the Flemish researcher leads the submission.

### When is the next FWO Pandemic Preparedness call deadline?

BE READY runs periodic calls; no current deadline is open. Watch the FWO website and call secretariat for announcements of the next round.

### Can spin-off companies apply to the FWO Pandemic Preparedness grant?

No; SBO-track projects involving spin-offs are ineligible under the rules of this call.

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