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Baillet Latour Biomedical Award
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The Baillet Latour Biomedical Award funds independent researchers in infection and immunity with up to €1 million over five years, administered by FWO. The call targets early-career investigators within 12 years of their PhD, based at a Belgian university, university hospital, or eligible research institute. Fundamental, translational, and clinical research all qualify; applicants must remain affiliated to their host institution through 30 June 2032.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | €1,000,000 over 5 years |
| Deadline | 14 September 2026 |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage: application by 14 Sep 2026; jury meetings Feb–Mar 2027; award ceremony Apr 2027; project start 1 Jul 2027 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
For independent investigators ≤12 years post-PhD (PhD awarded after 14 Sep 2014, extensions possible). Topic: Infection and Immunity. Applicants must be affiliated to a Belgian university, university hospital, or eligible Belgian research institute until 30 June 2032. Eligible costs: personnel (excl. PI salary), running costs, equipment; no overhead. Fundamental, translational, or clinical biomedical research.
Who Should Apply
- •Early-career researchers within 12 years post-PhD in infection and immunity
- •Independent investigators based at a Belgian university, university hospital, or eligible research institute
- •Applicants conducting fundamental, translational, or clinical biomedical research
- •Researchers able to commit to host institution affiliation through 30 June 2032
Key Dates
- •Application deadline: 14 September 2026
- •Jury meetings: February, March 2027; award ceremony April 2027
- •Project start: 1 July 2027; five-year duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The award expects you to stay put: institutional affiliation is a gating criterion through mid-2032.
- ✓Personnel and running costs are fundable, but your own salary is not, budget accordingly for team members.
- ✓Submission is single-stage and imminent; confirm your PhD date qualifies (awarded after 14 September 2014) or request an extension early.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Baillet Latour Biomedical Award pay?
Up to €1 million over five years.
Who is eligible for the Baillet Latour Biomedical Award?
Independent researchers within 12 years of their PhD, affiliated to a Belgian university, university hospital, or eligible research institute, working in infection and immunity.
When is the Baillet Latour Biomedical Award deadline?
14 September 2026; results announced after jury meetings in February, March 2027.
Can I include my own salary in the Baillet Latour Biomedical Award budget?
No, eligible costs cover personnel (excluding PI salary), running costs, and equipment, but not overhead.
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