FWO

Generet Award for Rare Diseases

€1,250,000 over 4 years| Deadline: 6 July 2026 (33 days)|4 years

Full proposal deadline; pre-proposal deadline was 20 April 2026 (closed). Full proposals invited after first panel meeting.

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Details

Funder FWO
Budget €1,250,000 over 4 years
Deadline 6 July 2026
Duration 4 years
Consortium No
Application 2-stage: pre-proposal (letter of intent, max 3 pages) → full proposal (shortlisted applicants only)
Eligible countries BE

Eligibility & scope

For senior researchers (PhD + 10 years minimum) affiliated to a Belgian university, university hospital, or eligible research institute until 31 Dec 2030. Funds rare disease research (bench to bedside); rare cancers and rare adverse drug events excluded. Proposals must be submitted in English. Up to 30% may be outsourced internationally or to the private sector.

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