FWO
Bilateral research cooperation South Africa (FWO-NRF)
17:00 local time (Brussels); NRF deadline same date
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Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | €45k–€85k/year (staff & consumables) + up to €150k equipment per project |
| Deadline | 26 May 2026 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Consortium | Required — Flemish and South African research teams (bilateral) |
| 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 fundamental research projects (all disciplines) between Flemish and South African partners. Flemish applicants must be based at an eligible Flemish host institution. Staff, consumables (min €45k–max €85k/year) and equipment (max €150k/project) funded at FWO side. Each supervisor-spokesperson may act in that role only once per call. Research security questionnaire required in the application form.
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