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Bilateral Research Cooperation State of São Paulo (Brazil) — FWO-FAPESP Joint Research Projects
Next call expected spring 2027; Call 2024 closed
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The FWO-FAPESP Bilateral Research Cooperation programme funds fundamental research collaborations between Flemish researchers and partners in São Paulo, Brazil, with budgets up to €45k-€85k per year for staff and consumables plus up to €150k for equipment over three years. Applicants must be based at eligible Flemish institutions and partner with at least one researcher affiliated to a FAPESP-eligible organisation in São Paulo. The call runs biennially and requires simultaneous submission to both FWO and FAPESP.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | €45k–€85k/year (staff & consumables) + up to €150k equipment per project |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Consortium | Required — Flemish PI at eligible Flemish host institution + Brazilian partner(s) affiliated to a FAPESP-eligible research organization in the State of São Paulo |
| Application | Single stage: joint simultaneous submission to FWO (via E-loket) and FAPESP, 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 in all disciplines; Flemish PI must be based at an eligible Flemish host institution. Brazilian partner must be affiliated to a FAPESP-eligible organization in the State of São Paulo. Joint application submitted simultaneously to FWO and FAPESP. No distinction between junior/senior projects. Budget: €45k–€85k/year for staff & consumables + up to €150k equipment (FWO side).
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at eligible Flemish host institutions
- •Applicants with an established or planned collaboration partner in São Paulo, Brazil
- •Fundamental research projects across all disciplines
- •Teams able to coordinate dual submissions to FWO and FAPESP in parallel
Key Dates
- •Next call expected spring 2027 (biennial cycle)
- •Joint submission required simultaneously to FWO (via E-loket) and FAPESP
- •Three-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure your Brazilian partner's FAPESP eligibility and commitment in writing before drafting; mismatched institutional affiliations cause desk rejections.
- ✓Submit to FWO and FAPESP on the same calendar day if possible; asynchronous submission delays the joint selection committee's timetable.
- ✓Frame the research question in terms that resonate with both FWO peer reviewers (Flemish fundamental-research standards) and FAPESP panellists (São Paulo research strengths).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I request in an FWO-FAPESP bilateral grant?
Up to €45k-€85k per year for staff and consumables, plus up to €150k for equipment, over three years (totalling €45k-€405k depending on structure).
Do I need a partner in Brazil to apply?
Yes, a joint application with at least one partner affiliated to a FAPESP-eligible research organisation in the State of São Paulo is mandatory.
When is the next FWO-FAPESP call?
The next call is expected in spring 2027; the 2024 call is closed.
How often does this call open?
The FWO-FAPESP bilateral call runs biennially.
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