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SBO strategic basic research projects security and defence
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The FWO SBO Strategic Basic Research Projects call funds multidisciplinary research teams at Flemish institutions to conduct four-year strategic basic research in security and defence. The call is open to researchers across all career stages and is currently accepting applications, with a strong focus on fundamental science with long-term security and defence relevance.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Strategic Basic Research projects thematic call focused on security and defence, funding medium- to large-scale research actions over four years.
Who Should Apply
- •Research teams based at Flemish universities or recognised research institutions
- •Multidisciplinary groups combining theoretical and experimental approaches
- •Researchers working on fundamental science with security and defence applications
- •Teams with capacity to deliver a coherent four-year research programme
Key Dates
- •Call currently open; verify exact deadline on FWO website
- •Four-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame your research as strategic basic science, not applied development; the SBO scheme rewards fundamental insight with long-term defence relevance.
- ✓Team composition and complementarity matter, demonstrate how different disciplinary perspectives strengthen the research plan.
- ✓Flanders-only eligibility is strict; all principal investigators and host institutions must be based in Flanders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SBO Strategic Basic Research Projects call from FWO?
It funds four-year research projects led by teams at Flemish institutions working on strategic basic research in security and defence.
Who can apply to the FWO SBO security and defence call?
Research teams based at Flemish universities and recognised research institutions; all team members must meet FWO eligibility criteria.
How long is the FWO SBO project duration?
Four years per funded project.
Is the FWO SBO security and defence call open now?
Yes, the call is currently open; check the FWO website for the exact submission deadline and any application portal instructions.
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