# Water4All - cofund partnership

**Funder:** FWO
**Consortium:** Required — transnational research consortium across participating countries
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/senior-researchersresearch-teams/water4all-cofund-partnership/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Cofund partnership call addressing water-related challenges; Flemish applicants apply via FWO within a transnational consortium.

## Summary

The Water4All cofund partnership funds transnational research consortia working on water-related challenges, with FWO managing the application process for Flemish researchers in Belgium. Applicants cannot apply alone, they must join a multi-country consortium that includes partners from other participating countries in the call.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Flemish institutions in Belgium
- Applicants with an established or forming transnational research consortium
- Research teams focused on water-related challenges
- Groups able to coordinate submission requirements across multiple national funders

## Key dates

- Consortium-based application via FWO for Flemish partners (exact deadline not specified, check FWO's Water4All call page)

## Tips for applicants

- Line up consortium partners from other participating countries early, FWO applications depend on the transnational partnership being in place before submission.
- Check the FWO Water4All call page directly for country-specific eligibility rules and deadlines, since the national funding rules can differ by partner country.
- Clarify each partner's national funding rules with FWO in advance, since cofund calls often combine EU and national budget lines with different conditions.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply to the Water4All cofund partnership through FWO?

Flemish researchers based in Belgium can apply, but only as part of a transnational research consortium involving partners from other participating countries.

### What topics does the Water4All call fund?

The call funds research addressing water-related challenges, submitted jointly by a multi-country consortium.

### Do I need international partners to apply for Water4All via FWO?

Yes, a transnational consortium is required, Flemish applicants cannot apply solo through FWO.

### Is Water4All open to individual researchers in Belgium?

No, Belgian (Flemish) applicants must join a transnational consortium; the call is not designed for single-country applications.

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