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Animal Health and Welfare (EUP AH&W) — Joint Call

Approx. €350,000 (incl. overheads)Up to 36 months

No current open call deadline specified; periodic calls organised by the partnership

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Catalog updated: 8 Aug 2026.

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The Animal Health and Welfare (EUP AH&W) Joint Call funds transnational animal health and welfare research, with FWO co-funding approximately €350,000 per Flemish project over three years. Flemish researchers must form consortia with at least two additional partners from other EU member states, with proposals evaluated by an international panel. Calls are periodic; eligibility follows FWO's FO or SBO framework, excluding spin-off projects.

Details

Funder	FWO
Budget	Approx. €350,000 (incl. overheads)
Duration	Up to 36 months
Consortium	Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
Frequency	Periodic
Eligible countries	BE

Eligibility & scope

FWO co-funds transnational animal health and welfare research for Flemish researchers under EUP AH&W. ~€350k per Flemish project (2 projects, 3 years). Applicants submit to the call secretariat; FWO selection based on transnational panel ranking. FO or SBO rules apply; SBO spin-off projects ineligible.

Who Should Apply

•Flemish researchers at recognised research institutions in Belgium
•Projects requiring transnational collaboration with minimum 2 partners from other EU member states
•Animal health and welfare research aligned with FWO's FO or SBO framework
•Team leads able to coordinate multi-country consortia and meet FWO administrative requirements

Key Dates

•Periodic calls; no current deadline specified, monitor FWO website for next call announcement
•Three-year project duration

Tips for Applicants

✓Consortium composition is non-negotiable: three entities across three EU member states minimum; weak or late-joining partners will flag in the transnational panel review.
✓FWO applies either FO or SBO rules; confirm which applies to your institution before drafting, as SBO spin-off projects are ineligible.
✓Proposals are submitted to the call secretariat but ranked by an international panel, write for an audience beyond Flanders; emphasise the transnational novelty and cross-border methodological added value.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding does FWO provide under the EUP AH&W Joint Call?

Approximately €350,000 per Flemish project over three years, including overheads.

Do I need international partners to apply to the EUP AH&W Joint Call?

Yes, a consortium of at least three entities from three different EU member states is required.

When is the next deadline for the EUP AH&W Joint Call?

Calls are periodic with no current deadline specified; check the FWO website regularly for announcements of the next call opening.

Can FWO-funded spin-off projects apply to the EUP AH&W Joint Call?

No, SBO spin-off projects are ineligible; proposals must follow FWO's FO or SBO framework rules for non-spin-off research.

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