FWO
Bilateral Research Cooperation China (FWO-NSFC)
Next call expected spring 2027; Call 2024 is closed
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Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | €45k–€85k/year (staff & consumables) + up to €150k (equipment) per project |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Consortium | Required — joint application with Chinese partner(s) affiliated to NSFC |
| Application | Single stage: simultaneous submission to FWO (E-loket) and NSFC, followed by eligibility check, external peer review, and joint interdisciplinary selection committee ranking |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| Next round | 2027-03 |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Fundamental research (mathematical/physical, chemical, life, earth, engineering/material, information, management, health sciences) carried out at an eligible Flemish host institution in collaboration with Chinese partner(s). No distinction between junior/senior projects. FWO budget: min €45k, max €85k/year for staff & consumables; max €150k equipment per project. Proposals must be submitted simultaneously to FWO and NSFC.
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