# Weave – FWO as Partner Agency (F.R.S.-FNRS Belgium, French-speaking Community)

**Funder:** FWO
**Budget:** €50k–€145k/year staff+consumables per Flemish institution; max €150k equipment per project
**Deadline:** 14 July 2026 (FWO administrative submission due 7 calendar days (by 5pm) after FNRS deadline of 7 July 2026)
**Duration:** Max 4 years (Lead Agency rules apply)
**Consortium:** Required — 2–3 research teams from 2–3 European countries/regions participating in Weave
**Application:** 2-stage: submit full proposal to Lead Agency (FNRS) by their deadline, then obligatory FWO administrative submission within 7 calendar days after Lead Agency deadline
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/senior-researchersresearch-teams/weave-fwo-partner/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Bilateral Flemish–French-speaking Belgian collaborative fundamental research project under the Weave Lead Agency Principle. Flemish supervisor-spokesperson must be eligible under FWO junior/senior research project regulations. Flemish institutions must comply with FWO Article 7 conditions. Proposals submitted to FNRS as Lead Agency; FWO administrative submission via E-portal using form 'Research project WEAVE (FWO acts as Partner Agency)' within 7 days of FNRS deadline.

## Summary

Weave is a bilateral research collaboration scheme between Flemish (FWO) and French-speaking Belgian (F.R.S.-FNRS) researchers under the Lead Agency Principle, funding fundamental research over up to four years. Consortia must include 2-3 research teams from at least 2-3 European countries/regions, with Flemish teams budgeted at €50k-€145k annually plus up to €150k equipment per project. The call requires submission first to FNRS (the Lead Agency), followed by a mandatory FWO administrative registration within 7 calendar days.

## Who should apply

- Flemish researchers eligible under FWO junior or senior research project regulations
- French-speaking Belgian partner institutions in Wallonia or Brussels
- Consortium coordinators with teams in 2-3 different European countries or regions
- Fundamental research projects bridging Flemish and French-speaking Belgian research priorities

## Key dates

- FNRS (Lead Agency) deadline 7 July 2026; FWO administrative submission due 7 calendar days later by 14 July 2026
- Two-stage: full proposal to FNRS first, then FWO registration via E-portal
- Project duration up to four years (Lead Agency rules apply)

## Tips for applicants

- The Lead Agency rules apply: submit the full scientific proposal to FNRS by 7 July 2026; missing the FWO administrative window (7 days after) will exclude your Flemish team even if FNRS accepts the project.
- Ensure your Flemish institution meets FWO Article 7 conditions before drafting; institutional ineligibility cannot be remedied late in the process.
- The consortium must span 2-3 countries or regions beyond Belgium, a Flemish, Walloon pairing alone is insufficient; international partners are mandatory.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget for Weave projects involving Flemish partners?

Flemish institutions receive €50k-€145k annually for staff and consumables, plus up to €150k equipment per project, over a maximum four-year duration.

### Who is the lead agency for Weave applications?

F.R.S.-FNRS (French-speaking Belgian funder) is the Lead Agency; proposals are submitted to FNRS first, and FWO registration follows within 7 calendar days of their deadline.

### What consortium composition is required for Weave?

A minimum of 2-3 research teams from 2-3 different European countries or regions must participate; Flemish, French-speaking Belgian collaboration alone does not meet the international requirement.

### When is the FWO administrative deadline for Weave?

The FWO E-portal submission is due exactly 7 calendar days after the FNRS Lead Agency deadline of 7 July 2026, meaning 14 July 2026 by 5pm.

### Is Weave a recurring call?

Yes, Weave is an annual bilateral call between FWO and F.R.S.-FNRS.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/fwo-weave-fwo-as-partner-agency-f-r-s-fnrs-belgium-fre-2026-07) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.