# Weave – FWO as Partner Agency (Formas Sweden) — next call expected Autumn 2026

**Funder:** FWO
**Budget:** ≥ €50k/year staff+consumables, ≤ €145k/year/institution; equipment ≤ €150k/project
**Duration:** Fixed 4 years at Swedish side; Flemish side follows Lead Agency rules
**Consortium:** Required — 2–3 European countries/regions participating via Weave initiative
**Application:** 2-stage: full proposal to Lead Agency (Formas) → obligatory administrative submission to FWO E-portal within 7 calendar days of Lead Agency deadline
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-09
**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

Flemish researchers collaborate with Swedish (Formas) partners. Formas funds bottom-up fundamental and need-driven research focused on Environment, Agricultural Sciences, and Spatial Planning — Swedish part must adhere to these focus areas. Project duration fixed at 4 years on Swedish side. Projects starting January 2028 on Flemish side. Flemish eligibility follows FWO junior/senior fundamental research project regulations.

## Summary

Weave, FWO is a bilateral fundamental research partnership between Flanders (Belgium) and Sweden (Formas), requiring consortiums of 2-3 European regions. Flemish researchers co-lead projects on environment, agricultural sciences, or spatial planning, with the Swedish partner hosting the lead agency (Formas). Projects run four years on the Swedish side, with funding of €50,000-€145,000 per year per institution plus equipment up to €150,000, and projects starting January 2028 for the Flemish portion.

## Who should apply

- Flemish researchers (universities, public research institutes) eligible under FWO junior/senior fundamental research rules
- Projects in environment, agricultural sciences, or spatial planning with clear Swedish co-lead partner
- Consortiums of 2-3 European countries/regions coordinated via the Weave initiative
- Researchers prepared for two-stage application: full proposal to Formas (lead), then administrative submission to FWO within 7 days

## Key dates

- Next call expected Autumn 2026; verify exact dates on Formas and FWO websites
- Two-stage: full proposal submission to Formas (Lead Agency) with obligatory FWO E-portal submission within 7 calendar days of Formas deadline
- Four-year project duration; Flemish projects start January 2028

## Tips for applicants

- This is a consortium-driven call: partner commitment letters from all participating countries (especially the Swedish Formas coordinator) are non-negotiable. Weak or conditional partnerships will stall at triage.
- The two-deadline structure is tight: allow extra lead time to collect and format FWO's administrative submission (usually 5-7 supporting documents) before the 7-day window closes.
- Formas prioritises need-driven environmental and agricultural work with policy relevance; embed Swedish co-investigator expertise and Swedish-context framing in the scientific rationale, not just in the methods section.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much can a Flemish team request in a Weave, FWO project?

€50,000-€145,000 per year per Flemish institution for staff and consumables, plus equipment up to €150,000 for the full project.

### Do I need a Swedish partner for Weave, FWO?

Yes; Weave requires a 2-3 country consortium with Sweden (Formas) as the lead agency. Your Swedish partner will host and submit the proposal to Formas first.

### What research areas does Weave, FWO fund?

Environment, agricultural sciences, and spatial planning. All partners, including the Flemish team, must align their work to these focus areas.

### How is Weave, FWO administered between Formas and FWO?

The Swedish partner submits the full proposal to Formas; the Flemish team then submits administrative documents to FWO within 7 calendar days of the Formas deadline.

### When does a Weave, FWO project start?

The Swedish side is fixed at 4 years from its start date; Flemish projects begin January 2028.

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