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Safe & Sustainable Food System (FutureFoodS) — Joint Call
No current open call deadline specified; periodic calls organised by the partnership
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The Safe & Sustainable Food System (FutureFoodS) joint call provides funding of approximately €350,000 per project (including overheads) for Flemish researchers leading transnational consortia on sustainable food systems research. Eligible applicants must establish consortia of at least three entities from three different EU member states and operate projects over three years. FWO selection is based on transnational panel ranking, and projects follow either FO (fundamental research) or SBO (strategic basic research) rules, SBO spin-off projects are not eligible.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | Approx. €350,000 (incl. overheads) |
| Duration | Up to 36 months |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states |
| Frequency | Periodic |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
FWO co-funds transnational sustainable food systems research for Flemish researchers under FutureFoodS. ~€350k per Flemish project (2 projects, 3 years). Applicants submit to the call secretariat; FWO selection based on transnational panel ranking. FO or SBO rules apply; SBO spin-off projects ineligible.
Who Should Apply
- •Flemish researchers (hosted at recognised Flemish research institutions)
- •Research consortia with minimum 3 partners from 3 different EU member states
- •Teams proposing fundamental (FO) or strategic basic research (SBO) on sustainable food systems
- •Project coordinators managing multi-year transnational partnerships
Key Dates
- •Periodic calls organised by the FutureFoodS partnership (check FWO and call secretariat for next deadline)
- •Project duration: up to 36 months
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium composition is gating: ensure all three partner countries are clearly from EU member states and formally committed before submission; weak letters of support are a common rejection reason.
- ✓FWO evaluates your project through a transnational panel, not independently, align your research framing with EU strategic priorities on food systems and sustainability to score well across different national panels.
- ✓Confirm your project type (FO vs. SBO) with the call secretariat before writing; SBO spin-offs are ineligible and misclassification delays review.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the FutureFoodS joint call provide for Flemish researchers?
Approximately €350,000 per Flemish project over three years, including overheads.
Who can apply to the FutureFoodS call?
Flemish researchers (hosted at recognised Flemish institutions) leading transnational consortia of at least 3 partners from 3 different EU member states.
What types of research are eligible for FutureFoodS funding?
Fundamental research (FO) or strategic basic research (SBO) on sustainable food systems; SBO spin-off projects are not eligible.
How often does the FutureFoodS call open?
Calls are periodic and organised by the FutureFoodS partnership; check the FWO website and call secretariat for the next deadline.
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