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Water Security for the Planet (Water4All) — Joint Call
No current open call deadline specified; periodic calls organised by the partnership
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The Water4All Joint Call funds transnational water security research consortia through FWO, offering approximately €350,000 per Flemish project over up to three years. Applicants must form consortia of at least three entities across three EU member states, with Flemish researchers leading or co-leading the work. This periodic call is open to fundamental and applied research under FWO's FO and SBO schemes, excluding spin-off projects.
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 water security research for Flemish researchers under Water4All. ~€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 based at universities or public research institutions eligible under FWO funding rules
- •Research teams leading or co-leading an international consortium of at least three entities across three EU member states
- •Projects addressing water security through fundamental or applied research (FO or SBO track)
- •Researchers ineligible under spin-off project provisions
Key Dates
- •Periodic calls organised by the Water4All partnership; check Water4All and FWO websites for next deadline
- •Up to 36 months project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium composition is gating: ensure you have three institutional partners in three different EU member states identified and committed before drafting the proposal.
- ✓FWO ranks proposals via a transnational panel after you submit to the call secretariat; align your water security framing with FWO's priority areas to strengthen your competitiveness.
- ✓Verify your project pathway (FO vs. SBO) early; SBO spin-off projects are explicitly ineligible, so confirm eligibility with FWO before investing writing effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Water4All Joint Call fund per Flemish project?
Approximately €350,000 including overheads per Flemish project, for a duration of up to 36 months.
What consortium size does Water4All require?
A minimum of three entities from three different EU member states, with at least one Flemish institution as lead or co-lead.
When is the next Water4All Joint Call deadline?
The call is periodic; check the Water4All partnership website and FWO portal for the date of the next open call.
Can I apply for a Water4All project as a spin-off company?
No, SBO spin-off projects are explicitly ineligible; only FO (fundamental research) and standard SBO (applied research) projects qualify.
How does FWO evaluate Water4All proposals?
You submit to the Water4All call secretariat; FWO selection is based on ranking by a transnational expert panel.
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