FWO
Sabbatical bench fee
5 pm; quarterly deadlines on March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1 — at least 3 months before sabbatical start
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Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | Up to €2,000/month |
| Deadline | 1 June 2026 |
| Duration | 3–12 months |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage — application submitted via host institution head to FWO |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Next round | 2026-06 |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
For ZAP-position holders (≥80%) at Flemish Community universities or equivalent positions at specified institutions, supporting research expenses during sabbatical leave. Applicants must be relieved of teaching and administrative duties; bench fee covers research activities including international stays but not replacement costs. Applications must be submitted in English.
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