# Weave (FWO as Partner Agency) – Netherlands NWO

**Funder:** FWO
**Budget:** €50,000–€145,000 per year per Flemish/federal institution; max €150,000 equipment per project
**Deadline:** 24 November 2026 (Mandatory FWO administrative submission within 7 calendar days (17:00) after NWO deadline)
**Duration:** Up to 4 years
**Consortium:** Required — bilateral Flemish-Dutch project team submitted jointly to NWO as Lead Agency under the Weave Lead Agency principle
**Application:** Single stage to Lead Agency (NWO), plus mandatory parallel administrative submission to FWO within 7 calendar days
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/senior-researchersresearch-teams/weave-fwo-partner/
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Bilateral Flemish-Dutch collaborative fundamental research projects within the scope of NWO Domain Science (ENW), submitted to NWO as Lead Agency; Flemish supervisor must also complete a mandatory administrative submission to FWO via the E-portal with identical application documents.

## Summary

Weave (FWO as Partner Agency) funds bilateral Flemish-Dutch fundamental research projects of up to 4 years, submitted jointly to NWO as Lead Agency under the Weave principle, within the scope of NWO Domain Science (ENW). It targets Flemish researchers partnering with a Dutch team, with per-institution funding of €50,000-€145,000 per year and up to €150,000 for equipment. A distinctive feature is the mandatory parallel administrative submission to FWO within 7 calendar days of the NWO deadline, on top of the single-stage application to NWO.

## Who should apply

- Flemish researchers at Belgian federal or Flemish institutions with a Dutch research partner
- Teams working within NWO Domain Science (ENW) scope
- Projects proposing bilateral, jointly designed fundamental research
- Supervisors able to meet both the NWO deadline and the FWO 7-day follow-up submission

## Key dates

- Application due to NWO (Lead Agency) by 24 November 2026
- Mandatory FWO administrative submission within 7 calendar days (17:00) after the NWO deadline
- Project duration up to 4 years

## Tips for applicants

- Prepare the FWO E-portal submission in parallel with the NWO application, the 7-day window after the NWO deadline is short and the documents must be identical.
- Confirm the project fits NWO Domain Science (ENW) scope before drafting, since Weave uses NWO as sole Lead Agency for evaluation.
- Budget separately for the Flemish and Dutch institutions, since FWO funds the Flemish side's €50,000-€145,000 per year share and equipment cap independently.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does Weave (FWO) provide?

Flemish/federal institutions can receive €50,000-€145,000 per year, plus up to €150,000 for equipment per project.

### Who is eligible for the Weave FWO-NWO call?

Flemish or Belgian federal researchers forming a bilateral team with a Dutch partner, submitting a joint fundamental research project to NWO as Lead Agency.

### Do I need to submit to both FWO and NWO?

Yes, the application goes to NWO as Lead Agency, and the Flemish supervisor must also complete a mandatory administrative submission to FWO within 7 calendar days of the NWO deadline.

### How long can a Weave-funded project run?

Projects can run for up to 4 years.

### How often does the Weave call open?

The call runs annually.

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