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Bilateral Research Cooperation Québec
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The Bilateral Research Cooperation Québec funds joint research projects between Flemish and Québec-based research teams over three years, with co-funding from FWO (Flanders) and FRQ (Fonds de recherche du Québec). Applicants must be based at a Flemish research institution and partner with a team in the Province of Québec. FWO runs this call annually, making it a recurring opportunity for cross-border collaboration.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Consortium | Required — joint Flemish-Canadian (Québec) team |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Joint 3-year research projects co-funded by FWO (Flanders) and FRQ (Fonds de recherche du Québec, Canada). Applicant must be based at a Flemish research institution; a partner team must be based in the Province of Québec.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at a Flemish (Belgium) research institution
- •Teams with an established or planned partnership in Québec, Canada
- •Researchers in any discipline eligible under both FWO and FRQ schemes
- •Applicants ready to establish collaborative governance and reporting across two funding jurisdictions
Key Dates
- •Call currently open; verify exact deadline on FWO website
- •Annual call frequency
- •Three-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Partner selection is critical, FWO and FRQ both assess the strength and feasibility of the Flemish, Québec collaboration; engage your Québec counterpart early in proposal design.
- ✓Budget and justification must be split and justified separately for each jurisdiction's funder; coordinate with your Québec partner on alignment before submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Bilateral Research Cooperation Québec?
The lead applicant must be based at a Flemish research institution; a partner research team must be based in the Province of Québec.
Is the Bilateral Research Cooperation Québec a recurring call?
Yes, FWO runs this call annually.
How long is a Bilateral Research Cooperation Québec project?
Projects run for three years, with co-funding from both FWO and FRQ.
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