# Weave – FWO as Partner Agency (NCN Poland) — next call expected mid-September 2026

**Funder:** FWO
**Budget:** ≥ €50k/year staff+consumables, ≤ €145k/year/institution; equipment ≤ €150k/project
**Duration:** Max 4 years (Lead Agency rules apply)
**Consortium:** Required — 2–3 European countries/regions participating via Weave initiative
**Application:** 2-stage: full proposal to Lead Agency (NCN) → 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 Polish (NCN) partners under the Weave Lead Agency Principle. All consortium members (Flemish and non-Flemish) must be listed in the FWO administrative submission, not only supervisor-spokespersons. Flemish eligibility follows FWO junior/senior fundamental research project regulations. Projects starting January 2028 on Flemish side. Research security questionnaire required.

## Summary

Weave is a Lead Agency bilateral call pairing Flemish researchers with Polish partners under FWO and NCN administration. Projects run up to four years with budgets of €50-145k per year for staff and consumables at the Flemish institution, plus equipment grants up to €150k per project. Applicants must submit a full proposal to the Polish NCN lead agency first, then register all consortium members with FWO within seven days of the NCN deadline.

## Who should apply

- Flemish researchers in fundamental science fields eligible under FWO junior or senior project rules
- Teams proposing collaboration with at least one Polish partner via NCN
- Multi-country consortia (2-3 European countries/regions participating in Weave)
- Applicants prepared to manage dual administrative submissions (NCN + FWO portal)

## Key dates

- NCN Lead Agency deadline mid-December 2026
- Obligatory FWO E-portal submission within 7 calendar days of NCN deadline
- Projects start January 2028 on the Flemish side
- Maximum four-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Polish partner leads the proposal submission to NCN; you submit the same proposal to FWO within the strict 7-day window, calendar the NCN deadline immediately.
- The research security questionnaire is mandatory; complete it early rather than last-minute.
- List all consortium members (not just supervisors) in the FWO administrative submission; incomplete consortia listings trigger rejection at the FWO gate.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget for Weave grants at FWO?

Flemish institutions receive €50,000-145,000 per year for staff and consumables; equipment is capped at €150,000 per project across the full duration.

### Do I submit to FWO or NCN for Weave?

You submit the full proposal to the Polish NCN (Lead Agency) first; your FWO co-applicants then register the consortium in the FWO E-portal within 7 days of the NCN deadline.

### Who can apply to Weave from Flanders?

Researchers meeting FWO junior or senior fundamental project eligibility rules, hosted at Flemish institutions, who have a Polish NCN partner.

### How long do Weave projects run?

Up to four years under Lead Agency rules, with Flemish project start in January 2028.

### Is Weave a one-off call or annual?

Weave runs annually; the next call deadline is mid-December 2026 (NCN), with FWO portal submission within 7 days thereafter.

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