This round closed on 26 May 2026. The details below are from that round.
FWO
Bilateral research cooperation South Africa
17:00 local time (Brussels); NRF deadline also 26 May 2026 17:00
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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 Flanders–South Africa research team |
| Application | Single stage: simultaneous submission to FWO (E-portal) and NRF; joint FWO-NRF evaluation panel November 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Joint 3-year research projects between researchers from Flanders and South Africa, co-funded with South African funder NRF. Applicants must be affiliated with Flemish research institutions. Bilateral collaboration with a South African partner is required.
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