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CSIC (Spain) - Bilateral call with the Spanish National Research Council
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F.R.S.-FNRS funds collaborative research between Spain's CSIC and researchers based at French-Community universities or approved research centres in Belgium (Wallonia, Brussels). This bilateral call supports joint projects bridging the two research systems, open to researchers across all disciplines. Applications close on 30 September 2026.
Details
| Funder | F.R.S.-FNRS (Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique) |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
CSIC (Spain) - Bilateral call with the Spanish National Research Council from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at French-Community universities or approved research centres in Belgium
- •Research teams with active collaborators at CSIC (Spain)
- •Interdisciplinary and discipline-specific projects seeking cross-border partnerships
- •Applicants pursuing joint research with Spanish institutional partners
Key Dates
- •Application deadline: 30 September 2026
- •Bilateral collaboration required between Belgian host and Spanish CSIC partner
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Ensure your Spanish partner is affiliated with CSIC; the call is strictly bilateral and requires active co-supervision.
- ✓Highlight the complementarity of the two research groups in the project narrative, F.R.S.-FNRS panels prioritize genuine collaboration, not co-authorship of separate parallel work.
- ✓Host-institution approval is gating; confirm institutional eligibility with F.R.S.-FNRS before drafting the proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the F.R.S.-FNRS CSIC bilateral call?
Researchers based at French-Community universities or approved research centres in Belgium who collaborate with researchers at Spain's CSIC.
Which institutions in Belgium can host proposals for this call?
French-Community universities and approved research centres in Belgium (Wallonia, Brussels region).
Is a Spanish partner from CSIC required?
Yes, the bilateral call requires an active collaboration with a CSIC-affiliated researcher in Spain.
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