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FWO
Generet Award for Rare Diseases
Full proposal deadline; pre-proposal deadline was 20 April 2026 (closed). Full proposals invited after first panel meeting.
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The FWO Generet Award for Rare Diseases funds senior researchers in Belgium with up to €1,250,000 over four years to pursue translational research on rare diseases, from bench to bedside. Applicants must hold a PhD plus at least 10 years of research experience and be affiliated to a Belgian university, university hospital, or eligible research institute. This is a two-stage call; the pre-proposal deadline has passed, and full proposals from shortlisted applicants are due 6 July 2026.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | €1,250,000 over 4 years |
| 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.
Who Should Apply
- •Senior researchers with PhD and 10+ years of research experience
- •Applicants based at a Belgian university, university hospital, or eligible research institute
- •Researchers pursuing translational rare disease research (bench to bedside)
- •Projects excluding rare cancers and rare adverse drug events
Key Dates
- •Full proposal deadline: 6 July 2026 (shortlisted applicants only; pre-proposal stage closed 20 April 2026)
- •Four-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The pre-proposal stage is already closed; you can apply only if you received a shortlist invitation after the first panel meeting.
- ✓Include a clear translational pathway: FWO emphasizes bench-to-bedside research, so link mechanistic work to patient relevance or clinical application.
- ✓International or private-sector outsourcing is allowed up to 30% of budget; if you plan this, justify cost-effectiveness to the panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the FWO Generet Award for Rare Diseases provide?
Up to €1,250,000 over four years per project.
Who is eligible for the FWO Generet Award for Rare Diseases?
Senior researchers with a PhD and at least 10 years of research experience, affiliated to a Belgian university, university hospital, or eligible research institute.
What types of rare disease research does the Generet Award fund?
Translational research from bench to bedside on rare diseases, excluding rare cancers and rare adverse drug events.
Can I outsource part of my Generet Award project internationally?
Yes, up to 30% of the budget may be outsourced to international or private-sector partners.
Is the FWO Generet Award two-stage?
Yes, the pre-proposal (letter of intent, max 3 pages) deadline has closed; full proposals are now invited from shortlisted applicants only, with a deadline of 6 July 2026.
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