# Weave (FWO as Partner Agency) – Poland NCN

**Funder:** FWO
**Budget:** €50,000–€145,000 per year per Flemish/federal institution; max €150,000 equipment per project
**Deadline:** 15 December 2026 (Mandatory FWO administrative submission within 7 calendar days (17:00) after NCN deadline)
**Consortium:** Required — bilateral Flemish-Polish project team submitted jointly to NCN as Lead Agency; all consortium members (supervisors and co-supervisors) must be listed in FWO submission
**Application:** Single stage to Lead Agency (NCN), 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-Polish collaborative fundamental research projects submitted to NCN (Poland) as Lead Agency; Flemish supervisor must also complete a mandatory administrative submission to FWO via the E-portal listing all Flemish and non-Flemish team members.

## Summary

Weave (FWO as Partner Agency), Poland NCN funds bilateral Flemish-Polish fundamental research projects, submitted jointly to NCN (Poland) as Lead Agency, with FWO providing €50,000-€145,000 per year per Flemish or federal institution plus up to €150,000 for equipment. It is open to researchers at Flemish institutions partnering with a Polish team, and requires a mandatory parallel administrative submission to FWO within 7 days of the NCN deadline.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at Flemish or federal Belgian institutions
- Applicants with an established Polish research partner for joint submission to NCN
- Fundamental research projects fitting NCN's scope as Lead Agency
- Consortia able to list all supervisors and co-supervisors in both submissions

## Key dates

- NCN Lead Agency deadline: 15 December 2026
- Mandatory FWO administrative submission within 7 calendar days (17:00) after the NCN deadline
- Annual call

## Tips for applicants

- Prepare the FWO E-portal submission in parallel with the NCN application, the 7-day window after the NCN deadline leaves no room to assemble documents afterward.
- List every Flemish and non-Flemish team member (supervisors and co-supervisors) consistently across both the NCN and FWO submissions to avoid mismatches.
- Since NCN is Lead Agency, scientific evaluation follows NCN's rules; treat the FWO submission as administrative compliance, not a second scientific review.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does the Weave FWO-NCN call provide?

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

### Do I submit the application to FWO or NCN?

The scientific application goes to NCN (Poland) as Lead Agency, but the Flemish supervisor must also complete a mandatory administrative submission to FWO within 7 calendar days of the NCN deadline.

### Who is eligible for this Weave call?

Flemish or federal Belgian researchers forming a bilateral consortium with a Polish partner, submitting jointly as a fundamental research project.

### Is a consortium required for this grant?

Yes, a joint Flemish-Polish project team is required, with all supervisors and co-supervisors listed in the FWO submission.

### Is this call recurring?

Yes, the Weave FWO-NCN call runs annually.

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