# Personalised Medicine (EP PerMed) — 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://www.eppermed.eu/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

FWO co-funds transnational personalised medicine research for Flemish researchers under EP PerMed. ~€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 EP PerMed Joint Call funds transnational personalised medicine research consortia, with FWO co-funding approximately €350,000 for each Flemish participant over up to 36 months. The call is open to Flemish researchers in academic or spin-off-eligible contexts, provided they lead or join a consortium of at least three entities across three EU member states. Calls are periodic; applicants submit through the call secretariat and are ranked by a transnational panel.

## Who should apply

- Flemish researchers at academic institutions or eligible research organisations
- Researchers with personalised medicine expertise willing to lead or join a transnational consortium
- Teams prepared to coordinate with partners in at least two other EU member states
- Projects aligned with personalised medicine scope (not SBO spin-offs)

## Key dates

- Calls organised periodically; check FWO/EP PerMed secretariat for next deadline
- Single-stage submission to call secretariat, ranked by transnational panel
- Up to 36-month project duration

## Tips for applicants

- The consortial structure is gating, do not apply alone; identify co-applicants in other EU states early.
- Submissions go to the call secretariat, not directly to FWO; verify the open call date on the EP PerMed partnership website before investing effort.
- FWO applies FO or SBO eligibility rules; confirm your institution type and spin-off status against FWO guidelines to avoid desk rejection.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much FWO funding is available for a Flemish team in EP PerMed?

Approximately €350,000 per Flemish project over up to 36 months.

### Can I apply to EP PerMed as a Flemish researcher working alone?

No, the call requires a consortium of at least three entities from three different EU member states; you must partner with teams outside Flanders.

### How often does FWO announce calls for EP PerMed?

Calls are organised periodically by the EP PerMed partnership; check the FWO website or partnership secretariat for the next deadline.

### Are spin-off companies eligible to apply to EP PerMed?

SBO-type spin-offs are ineligible; only FO rules apply. Check your institution's eligibility against FWO guidelines.

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

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