# Weave

**Funder:** FWO
**Consortium:** Required — joint research project with partner researcher(s) from a partner country/region funder
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/senior-researchersresearch-teams/weave-fwo-partner/
**Last updated:** 23 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Bottom-up cross-European initiative supporting excellent collaborative research projects across national and regional borders; FWO acts as partner funder in some calls, applicant must be based at a Flemish research institution.

## Summary

Weave funds fundamental research through joint proposals between a Belgian research team and one or more partner teams in another European country or region, with FWO acting as a partner funder rather than lead. Researchers in Belgium looking to formalise an existing or planned cross-border collaboration should apply, provided the lead partner organisation runs a matching call in its own country. FWO calls annually, and applicants should check which side is currently open before applying.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Belgian institutions with an established European research partner
- Fundamental research projects spanning any discipline
- Joint applicants who can coordinate submission with a lead partner organisation abroad
- Teams targeting a call where FWO is confirmed as partner funder

## Key dates

- Annual call cycle
- Consortium must submit a joint proposal with partner team(s) in the collaborating country or region

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm the matching call is open in the partner country before drafting, FWO's own lead role is currently closed, so only partner-side calls apply.
- Coordinate submission timing and format with the lead partner organisation, since their national rules govern the joint call structure.
- Build the consortium around a genuine two-sided research need rather than a one-sided funding search, Weave proposals are evaluated jointly by both funders.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I apply to Weave without a partner team abroad?

No, Weave requires a joint proposal with a partner research team in another participating European country or region.

### Is FWO always the lead funder for Weave?

No, FWO currently acts as partner funder on open calls, while the FWO-as-lead call is closed.

### How often does the Weave call run?

Weave runs annually.

### Who is eligible to apply for Weave from Belgium?

Researchers based in Belgium proposing fundamental research jointly with a partner team in another eligible European country or region.

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

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