FWO
Odysseus Programme TYPE I
€2M–€3.5M (€400k–€700k/year for 5 years)| Deadline: 30 September 2026 (147 days)|5 years
5 PM CEST; final submission done by host institution
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Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | €2M–€3.5M (€400k–€700k/year for 5 years) |
| Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Multi-stage: eligibility check → international peer review → optional preselection → interview phase |
| Frequency | Biannual |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
For internationally recognized pioneer researchers who have built their career outside Belgium (min. 80% appointment at foreign institution, min. 3 of last 5 years abroad). Hosted at a Flemish university; proposals must be in English. University nominates candidates and provides a ZAP position if awarded.
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