# Water4All Partnership

**Funder:** FWO
**Consortium:** Required — transnational consortium of partner organisations (Horizon Europe cofund partnership)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/senior-researchersresearch-teams/water4all-cofund-partnership/
**Last updated:** 11 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Cofund partnership addressing water-related challenges through transnational research collaboration. Requires transnational consortium of partner organisations under the Horizon Europe cofund partnership structure.

## Summary

The Water4All Partnership is a Horizon Europe cofund scheme, channelled through FWO, that funds transnational research collaborations on water-related challenges. It is open to researchers in Belgium who join a transnational consortium of partner organisations under the cofund partnership structure. FWO runs this call annually as part of the wider Water4All European partnership.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Belgian institutions eligible for FWO funding
- Research teams working on water-related challenges
- Applicants able to join or form a transnational consortium of partner organisations
- Groups fitting the Horizon Europe cofund partnership structure

## Key dates

- Annual call cycle

## Tips for applicants

- Secure consortium partners early, since the call requires a transnational group of partner organisations rather than a solo or bilateral application.
- Align the proposal's water-challenge framing with the Water4All partnership's transnational priorities, not just FWO's national criteria.
- Check the FWO portal each year for the specific call text, since cofund partnership calls can shift scope annually within the Water4All programme.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Water4All Partnership through FWO?

Researchers based in Belgium who join a transnational consortium of partner organisations as part of the Horizon Europe cofund structure.

### Is a consortium required for the Water4All Partnership?

Yes, the call requires a transnational consortium of partner organisations under the cofund partnership structure.

### How often does the Water4All call open?

FWO runs this call annually.

### What research topics does the Water4All Partnership fund?

It funds transnational research collaborations addressing water-related challenges.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/fwo-water4all-partnership-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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