FWO
Medium-Scale Research Infrastructure
Submission deadline was September 18, 2025 at 5 PM; results announced end of April 2026. Call appears to be past deadline.
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FWO's Medium-Scale Research Infrastructure call funds equipment, personnel, and operational costs for research infrastructure projects valued between €150,000 and €1 million, with 100% funding coverage. The call is open to research groups at Flemish universities, with inter-university cooperation encouraged. Projects run for four years with the possibility of a two-year renewal.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | €150k–€1M |
| Duration | 4 years, renewable with maximum 2 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: pre-registration (30 June 2025) → final proposal submission (18 September 2025) |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Open to research groups from Flemish universities only. Funds equipment, personnel, and operational costs for medium-scale research infrastructure (€150k–€1M excl. co-funding). Applications submitted via FWO E-portal through the host institution. Inter-university cooperation encouraged. 100% funding rate.
Who Should Apply
- •Research groups based at Flemish (Belgian) universities
- •Groups seeking to establish or upgrade shared research infrastructure
- •Teams pursuing inter-university collaboration on infrastructure
- •Projects with equipment, personnel, and operational cost components totalling €150k-€1M
Key Dates
- •Pre-registration deadline: 30 June 2025 (past)
- •Final proposal submission deadline: 18 September 2025 at 5 PM (past)
- •Results announced: end of April 2026
- •Project duration: four years, renewable for up to two additional years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This call now appears closed; verify on the FWO website whether a next call is planned or if the call has been replaced by a new infrastructure funding stream.
- ✓Inter-university partnerships are explicitly encouraged; budget jointly with partner institutions to strengthen competitiveness and demonstrate shared use.
- ✓The 100% funding rate means no co-funding is required, budget all eligible costs (equipment, technical staff, consumables) within the €150k-€1M range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does FWO's Medium-Scale Research Infrastructure call fund?
Equipment, personnel (technical staff), and operational costs for shared research infrastructure projects worth €150,000-€1 million. 100% of eligible costs are covered.
Who is eligible to apply for FWO Medium-Scale Research Infrastructure?
Research groups at Flemish universities; inter-university consortia are encouraged but not required.
How long is a Medium-Scale Research Infrastructure project?
Projects run for four years, with the option to renew for an additional two years.
Is co-funding required for FWO Medium-Scale Research Infrastructure?
No; FWO provides 100% funding of eligible costs, so no institutional or external co-funding is needed.
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