FWO
Grant for a long stay abroad
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FWO's Grant for a Long Stay Abroad supports researchers affiliated to Flemish institutions who will conduct research at a host institution outside Belgium for an extended period. The call is open to researchers across all disciplines and runs continuously with rolling admission. Applicants must secure positive advice from their home institution before applying.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted by a non-Belgian organisation |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Supports researchers affiliated to a Flemish institution who will be staying abroad for a longer period.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers currently affiliated to a Flemish academic or research institution
- •Applicants planning an extended stay at a host institution outside Belgium
- •All research disciplines eligible
- •Researchers with institutional endorsement from their home institution
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, applications accepted continuously
- •Extended research stay at foreign host institution
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure written endorsement from your home (Flemish) institution before submission; FWO requires positive advice and it is a gating criterion.
- ✓Clarify the duration and host-institution arrangements in your proposal; rolling calls benefit from early contact with FWO to confirm scope.
- ✓Frame the research stay as a development step for your career in Flanders, not a permanent departure, the funder expects researchers to maintain ties with their Flemish base.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FWO Grant for a Long Stay Abroad?
It funds researchers from Flemish institutions to conduct extended research at a host institution outside Belgium. The applicant must be affiliated to a Flemish institution and secure its endorsement.
Who can apply for this FWO grant?
Researchers affiliated to a Flemish academic or research institution who plan to stay abroad for a longer period and have positive advice from their home institution.
Is this a rolling call?
Yes, applications are accepted continuously with no set deadline.
Do I need approval from my home institution?
Yes, FWO requires positive advice from your Flemish employer institution before you can apply.
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