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Water4All 2025 Joint Transnational Call – "Water and Health"
Pre-proposal deadline was 13 November 2025, 13:00 CET — call appears past deadline
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The Water4All 2025 Joint Transnational Call funds research into water and health across European consortia, with FWO supporting the Flemish research institute component up to €350,000 over three years. The call bridges fundamental and strategic basic research on waterborne contaminants, water quality monitoring, treatment, and governance. A transnational consortium is mandatory, and researchers must select either fundamental (FO) or strategic basic research (SBO) channels; SBO projects require a mandatory valorisation plan.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | Up to €350k per project (overhead included) |
| Duration | 36 months |
| Consortium | Required — transnational consortium of European/international researchers |
| Application | 2-stage: pre-proposal (+ FWO e-loket administrative pre-registration) → full proposal |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Open to research institutes from Flanders (FWO-funded subproject) within a transnational consortium. Covers waterborne contaminants & health risks, water quality monitoring, treatment/mitigation, and governance. FWO funds via fundamental (FO) or Strategic Basic Research (SBO) channels; valorisation is mandatory for SBO. Max 36 months; no extensions. PI must hold appointment covering full project duration.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at Flemish academic or research institutes eligible for FWO funding
- •Teams leading or co-leading a transnational European consortium on water and health
- •Groups working on waterborne contaminants, water quality, treatment/mitigation, or governance
- •Project leads holding a confirmed appointment through the full 36-month project duration
- •Teams prepared to submit a valorisation plan if pursuing the SBO (Strategic Basic Research) channel
Key Dates
- •Pre-proposal deadline was 13 November 2025, 13:00 CET (call appears closed)
- •Two-stage evaluation: pre-proposal shortlist → full proposal submission
- •36-month project duration; no project extensions permitted
Tips for Applicants
- ✓FWO funds only the Flemish subproject within the broader consortium; budget your scope accordingly and clarify partner contributions upfront.
- ✓SBO projects carry mandatory valorisation, if pursuing SBO, detail knowledge transfer, commercialisation pathways, or policy uptake alongside scientific objectives.
- ✓The PI must hold an appointment letter covering the full 36 months; secure this commitment before proposal submission to avoid rejection at evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can the Flemish partner receive in the Water4All 2025 call?
Up to €350,000 per project over 36 months, covering overhead. FWO funds only the Flemish subproject; other consortium partners seek funding through their own national agencies.
Is a consortium required for the Water4All 2025 Joint Call?
Yes, a transnational consortium of European and international researchers is mandatory. The Flemish institution must be one partner within a larger cross-border team.
What research areas does Water4All 2025 cover?
The call covers waterborne contaminants and health risks, water quality monitoring, treatment and mitigation strategies, and governance frameworks.
Do I have to choose between FO and SBO funding channels?
Yes, you must select either fundamental research (FO) or strategic basic research (SBO). SBO projects require a mandatory valorisation plan; FO projects do not.
Can a Water4All 2025 project be extended beyond 36 months?
No, the maximum project duration is 36 months with no extensions permitted.
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