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European Research Area for Health Research (ERA4Health) — 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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ERA4Health is a periodic joint call for transnational health research consortia, coordinated by FWO for Flemish researchers. Successful Flemish projects receive approximately €350,000 over three years as co-funding from FWO, contingent on a consortium of at least 3 partners from 3 different EU member states. Applicants must follow either FO (fundamental research) or SBO (strategic basic research) rules; SBO spin-off projects are ineligible.

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 health research projects for Flemish researchers under ERA4Health. ~€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 with institutional base in Belgium
•Research teams willing to lead international consortia across at least 3 EU member states
•Fundamental or strategic basic research projects in health
•Investigators whose research does not originate from a spin-off under SBO rules

Key Dates

•Periodic calls organised by the ERA4Health partnership (check FWO and ERA4Health websites for next deadline)
•Applicants submit through the call secretariat; FWO evaluates Flemish proposals via transnational panel ranking
•Project duration up to 36 months

Tips for Applicants

✓The transnational panel ranks all submissions, secure strong collaborators from your partner countries before drafting; weak consortium design sinks otherwise solid science.
✓FWO applies either FO or SBO rules depending on research type; confirm your project's classification with FWO early to avoid funding ineligibility.
✓Monitor both the FWO and ERA4Health websites for call announcements; there is no recurring annual deadline, so early notice is critical.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding does FWO provide through ERA4Health?

Approximately €350,000 per Flemish project over three years, as co-funding within the transnational consortium budget.

Is a consortium required for ERA4Health?

Yes, applicants must form a consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 different EU member states; single-institution applications are not eligible.

Who can apply to ERA4Health through FWO?

Flemish researchers conducting fundamental or strategic basic research in health; SBO spin-off projects are ineligible.

How often does ERA4Health open for applications?

The call is periodic, not annual; deadlines are announced by the ERA4Health partnership and FWO separately, so applicants should monitor both websites.

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