FWO
Odysseus Programme
Biannual call; no current deadline stated on page
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Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | €21.8M (total call budget) |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Attracts outstanding researchers who have built their career outside Flanders to set up a research group or line at a Flemish university. Provides start-up funding for 5 years. Host institution must be a Flemish university. Call currently open.
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