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Weave – FWO as Partner Agency (Formas Sweden) — next call expected Autumn 2026
Current call closed; next Formas call launch foreseen Autumn 2026
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Weave, FWO is a bilateral fundamental research partnership between Flanders (Belgium) and Sweden (Formas), requiring consortiums of 2-3 European regions. Flemish researchers co-lead projects on environment, agricultural sciences, or spatial planning, with the Swedish partner hosting the lead agency (Formas). Projects run four years on the Swedish side, with funding of €50,000-€145,000 per year per institution plus equipment up to €150,000, and projects starting January 2028 for the Flemish portion.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | ≥ €50k/year staff+consumables, ≤ €145k/year/institution; equipment ≤ €150k/project |
| Duration | Fixed 4 years at Swedish side; Flemish side follows Lead Agency rules |
| Consortium | Required — 2–3 European countries/regions participating via Weave initiative |
| Application | 2-stage: full proposal to Lead Agency (Formas) → obligatory administrative submission to FWO E-portal within 7 calendar days of Lead Agency deadline |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-09 |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Flemish researchers collaborate with Swedish (Formas) partners. Formas funds bottom-up fundamental and need-driven research focused on Environment, Agricultural Sciences, and Spatial Planning — Swedish part must adhere to these focus areas. Project duration fixed at 4 years on Swedish side. Projects starting January 2028 on Flemish side. Flemish eligibility follows FWO junior/senior fundamental research project regulations.
Who Should Apply
- •Flemish researchers (universities, public research institutes) eligible under FWO junior/senior fundamental research rules
- •Projects in environment, agricultural sciences, or spatial planning with clear Swedish co-lead partner
- •Consortiums of 2-3 European countries/regions coordinated via the Weave initiative
- •Researchers prepared for two-stage application: full proposal to Formas (lead), then administrative submission to FWO within 7 days
Key Dates
- •Next call expected Autumn 2026; verify exact dates on Formas and FWO websites
- •Two-stage: full proposal submission to Formas (Lead Agency) with obligatory FWO E-portal submission within 7 calendar days of Formas deadline
- •Four-year project duration; Flemish projects start January 2028
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This is a consortium-driven call: partner commitment letters from all participating countries (especially the Swedish Formas coordinator) are non-negotiable. Weak or conditional partnerships will stall at triage.
- ✓The two-deadline structure is tight: allow extra lead time to collect and format FWO's administrative submission (usually 5-7 supporting documents) before the 7-day window closes.
- ✓Formas prioritises need-driven environmental and agricultural work with policy relevance; embed Swedish co-investigator expertise and Swedish-context framing in the scientific rationale, not just in the methods section.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can a Flemish team request in a Weave, FWO project?
€50,000-€145,000 per year per Flemish institution for staff and consumables, plus equipment up to €150,000 for the full project.
Do I need a Swedish partner for Weave, FWO?
Yes; Weave requires a 2-3 country consortium with Sweden (Formas) as the lead agency. Your Swedish partner will host and submit the proposal to Formas first.
What research areas does Weave, FWO fund?
Environment, agricultural sciences, and spatial planning. All partners, including the Flemish team, must align their work to these focus areas.
How is Weave, FWO administered between Formas and FWO?
The Swedish partner submits the full proposal to Formas; the Flemish team then submits administrative documents to FWO within 7 calendar days of the Formas deadline.
When does a Weave, FWO project start?
The Swedish side is fixed at 4 years from its start date; Flemish projects begin January 2028.
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