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Mobility projects Japan - call open
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FWO Mobility Projects Japan supports two-year bilateral research collaborations between Flemish and Japanese researchers, facilitating reciprocal visits and joint work. Applicants must be affiliated to a Flemish institution and partner with a named Japanese research group. This call is part of FWO's bilateral mobility scheme, requiring teams that exchange personnel across Flanders and Japan during the project period.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Supports exchange of researchers between Flanders and Japan (JSPS) through two-year joint mobility projects. Applicants must be affiliated to a Flemish research institution; bilateral collaboration with a Japanese partner required.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers affiliated to a Flemish (Belgian) research institution
- •Teams with an established or emerging partnership at a Japanese university or research institute
- •Projects requiring in-person researcher exchange and joint work
- •Applicants ready to commit to bilateral collaboration framework
Key Dates
- •Call open as of 3 June 2026
- •Two-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Partner identification is mandatory before submission, FWO will not accept applications without a named Japanese co-investigator and institutional commitment letter.
- ✓Frame the project as a true bilateral exchange, not a one-way secondment; the evaluation favors balanced reciprocal visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FWO Mobility Projects Japan require a Japanese partner?
Yes, bilateral collaboration with a Japanese research institution is mandatory; solo Flemish teams cannot apply.
How long is an FWO Mobility Projects Japan project?
Two years, with researcher exchange visits structured across both partner institutions.
Who can apply for FWO Mobility Projects Japan?
Researchers affiliated to a Flemish research institution in Belgium with a confirmed Japanese institutional partner.
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