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Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) — Joint Call

Approx. €350,000 (incl. overheads)Up to 36 months

No current open call deadline specified; periodic calls organised by the partnership

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Catalog updated: 8 Aug 2026.

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Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) is a joint call co-funded by FWO offering approximately €350,000 per Flemish project for transnational research on urban sustainability and transitions. Projects run for up to three years and require a consortium of at least three entities from three different EU member states, with Flemish researchers as principal applicants. FWO evaluates proposals through a transnational panel and selects projects under its FO (fundamental research) or SBO (strategic basic research) frameworks, excluding spin-off ventures.

Details

Funder	FWO
Budget	Approx. €350,000 (incl. overheads)
Duration	Up to 36 months
Consortium	Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
Frequency	Periodic
Eligible countries	BE

Eligibility & scope

FWO co-funds transnational urban transitions research for Flemish researchers under DUT. ~€350k per Flemish project (2 projects, 3 years). Applicants submit to the call secretariat; FWO selection based on transnational panel ranking. FO or SBO rules apply; SBO spin-off projects ineligible.

Who Should Apply

•Flemish researchers based at research institutions in Belgium eligible to hold FWO grants
•Project leads able to coordinate international consortia (minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states)
•Teams pursuing fundamental or strategic basic research on urban transitions and sustainability
•Research groups with established networks in at least two other EU countries

Key Dates

•Periodic calls organised by the partnership; verify the next deadline on the call secretariat website
•Consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 EU member states required before submission
•Up to 36-month project duration

Tips for Applicants

✓Build your consortium early, the three-country, three-entity minimum is a gating criterion, not a preference; proposals without valid consortia will be desk-rejected.
✓Submit through the call secretariat, not directly to FWO; the transnational panel ranks all proposals first, and FWO selects from ranked shortlist.
✓Ensure you are applying under FO or SBO rules; SBO spin-off projects are ineligible, so verify your project classification before drafting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does DUT fund per project?

Approximately €350,000 per Flemish project, covering a three-year research period.

Who can apply to the Driving Urban Transitions call?

Flemish researchers based at FWO-eligible institutions in Belgium, provided they lead a transnational consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 different EU member states.

Is a consortium required for DUT?

Yes, a minimum of three entities from three different EU member states must be part of the project.

Are spin-off projects eligible for DUT funding?

No, SBO spin-off projects are explicitly ineligible; only FO (fundamental research) or SBO (strategic basic research) core projects qualify.

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