F.R.S.-FNRS (Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique)
Research Credit (Crédit de recherche - CDR) 2026
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The Research Credit (Crédit de recherche) from F.R.S.-FNRS funds research projects across all disciplines for researchers based at French-Community universities or approved research centres in Belgium. The call supports both fundamental and applied research with flexible timelines and budgets tailored to project scope. F.R.S.-FNRS runs the Research Credit programme regularly, making it a core funding route for researchers in Wallonia and Brussels.
Details
| Funder | F.R.S.-FNRS (Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique) |
| Deadline | 7 July 2026 |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Research Credit (Crédit de recherche - CDR) 2026 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 employed or hosted at a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium
- •Any career stage and all research disciplines
- •Researchers with a clearly defined research project and institutional support
- •Applicants planning projects of variable duration and budget depending on scope
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 7 July 2026
- •Single-stage application and evaluation process
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Institutional endorsement is mandatory, secure your host institution's approval and support letter early.
- ✓Align your proposal scope with a realistic budget request; F.R.S.-FNRS assesses project ambition against available resources.
- ✓Clearly articulate the research question and expected outcomes; the panel values methodological clarity and feasibility over novelty alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the F.R.S.-FNRS Research Credit?
Researchers employed or hosted at a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium, across all career stages and disciplines.
What can the Research Credit fund?
Research projects across all disciplines, both fundamental and applied research, with budgets and durations tailored to the project scope.
Is the Research Credit available every year?
Yes, F.R.S.-FNRS runs the Research Credit programme regularly, though call schedules and eligibility may vary by year.
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