# 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
**Duration:** Up to 4 years
**Consortium:** Required — 2–3 research teams from 2–3 European countries/regions participating in Weave
**Application:** 2-stage: full proposal to Lead Agency (F.R.S.-FNRS), then obligatory administrative submission to FWO E-portal within 7 calendar days
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-05
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/senior-researchersresearch-teams/weave-fwo-partner/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Bilateral Flemish–French-speaking Belgium fundamental research collaboration under the Weave Lead Agency Principle. Flemish institutions and supervisors must meet FWO junior/senior project regulations. Proposals submitted to F.R.S.-FNRS as Lead Agency; Flemish supervisor-spokesperson must also submit administratively to FWO E-portal. Research Security questionnaire required.

## Summary

Weave is a bilateral research collaboration scheme between Flanders (FWO) and the French-speaking Community of Belgium (F.R.S.-FNRS), funding fundamental research in consortia of 2-3 teams across 2-3 European countries or regions for up to four years. Flemish and French-speaking Belgian supervisors co-lead proposals submitted to F.R.S.-FNRS as the lead agency, with mandatory follow-up administrative submission to FWO within seven days. Budgets reach €145k per year for staff and consumables at Flemish institutions, plus up to €150k equipment per project.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at recognized Flemish research institutions meeting FWO junior or senior project regulations
- French-speaking Belgian supervisors at F.R.S.-FNRS partner institutions
- Research teams ready to form 2-3 nation consortia with clear collaborative structure
- Fundamental research projects with demonstrated bilateral complementarity

## Key dates

- F.R.S.-FNRS (Lead Agency) deadline: beginning of July 2026
- FWO administrative submission via E-portal: within 7 calendar days after Lead Agency deadline
- Two-stage evaluation: full proposal to Lead Agency, then mandatory administrative submission to FWO
- Up to four-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- The Flemish supervisor must act as spokesperson and submit administratively to FWO within exactly 7 days after the F.R.S.-FNRS deadline; late submission to FWO disqualifies the application even if the primary proposal is accepted.
- Consortium structure is non-negotiable: you need 2-3 research teams spanning 2-3 European countries or regions; single-country bilaterals or two-team consortia do not meet the threshold.
- Complete the Research Security questionnaire upfront; FWO requires this before administrative submission, and delays here cascade into the tight 7-day window.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget cap for Weave?

Up to €145,000 per year for staff and consumables per Flemish institution, plus a maximum of €150,000 per project for equipment across the whole consortium.

### How long is a Weave project?

Up to four years.

### Who leads a Weave proposal?

F.R.S.-FNRS (French-speaking Belgium) is the Lead Agency; Flemish supervisors submit administratively to FWO within 7 calendar days after the Lead Agency deadline.

### What consortium structure does Weave require?

Proposals must include 2-3 research teams from 2-3 European countries or regions in bilateral or multilateral collaboration.

### When is the next Weave deadline?

F.R.S.-FNRS deadline is expected in early July 2026; verify exact date on F.R.S.-FNRS and FWO websites.

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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) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.