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Grant for a short study visit abroad
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The FWO Grant for a Short Study Visit Abroad supports researchers affiliated to a Flemish institution to spend a short research period at a non-Belgian organisation. The call is rolling and open to individual applicants working across all research domains. Travel must receive positive advice from the researcher's home institution.
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 wish to spend a short period abroad to perform research in a non-Belgian organisation.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers affiliated to a Flemish academic or research institution
- •Applicants with a planned host abroad outside Belgium
- •Individual researchers (no consortium requirement)
- •Projects requiring a discrete short-term research placement
Key Dates
- •Rolling/continuous call, apply at any time
- •Short-term visit duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure written positive advice from your home institution before or alongside submission, this is a gating requirement.
- ✓Frame the visit as a discrete research goal with clear outputs (papers, techniques, collaborations) rather than general professional development.
- ✓Clarify how the visit feeds back into your research programme at the Flemish institution; FWO expects a visible link.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FWO Grant for a Short Study Visit Abroad?
Researchers affiliated to a Flemish institution who wish to spend a short research period at a non-Belgian organisation abroad.
Is this grant for consortia or individuals?
It supports individual applicants, not consortia.
When can I apply to the FWO Grant for a Short Study Visit Abroad?
The call is rolling and continuous, so you can apply at any time.
Do I need approval from my home institution?
Yes, travel requires positive advice from your employer institution in Flanders.
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