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Weave – FWO as Partner Agency (NCN Poland) — next call expected mid-September 2026
Current call closed; next NCN call launch foreseen mid-September 2026 with NCN deadline mid-December 2026
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Weave is a Lead Agency bilateral call pairing Flemish researchers with Polish partners under FWO and NCN administration. Projects run up to four years with budgets of €50-145k per year for staff and consumables at the Flemish institution, plus equipment grants up to €150k per project. Applicants must submit a full proposal to the Polish NCN lead agency first, then register all consortium members with FWO within seven days of the NCN deadline.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | ≥ €50k/year staff+consumables, ≤ €145k/year/institution; equipment ≤ €150k/project |
| Duration | Max 4 years (Lead Agency rules apply) |
| Consortium | Required — 2–3 European countries/regions participating via Weave initiative |
| Application | 2-stage: full proposal to Lead Agency (NCN) → 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 Polish (NCN) partners under the Weave Lead Agency Principle. All consortium members (Flemish and non-Flemish) must be listed in the FWO administrative submission, not only supervisor-spokespersons. Flemish eligibility follows FWO junior/senior fundamental research project regulations. Projects starting January 2028 on Flemish side. Research security questionnaire required.
Who Should Apply
- •Flemish researchers in fundamental science fields eligible under FWO junior or senior project rules
- •Teams proposing collaboration with at least one Polish partner via NCN
- •Multi-country consortia (2-3 European countries/regions participating in Weave)
- •Applicants prepared to manage dual administrative submissions (NCN + FWO portal)
Key Dates
- •NCN Lead Agency deadline mid-December 2026
- •Obligatory FWO E-portal submission within 7 calendar days of NCN deadline
- •Projects start January 2028 on the Flemish side
- •Maximum four-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Polish partner leads the proposal submission to NCN; you submit the same proposal to FWO within the strict 7-day window, calendar the NCN deadline immediately.
- ✓The research security questionnaire is mandatory; complete it early rather than last-minute.
- ✓List all consortium members (not just supervisors) in the FWO administrative submission; incomplete consortia listings trigger rejection at the FWO gate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the budget for Weave grants at FWO?
Flemish institutions receive €50,000-145,000 per year for staff and consumables; equipment is capped at €150,000 per project across the full duration.
Do I submit to FWO or NCN for Weave?
You submit the full proposal to the Polish NCN (Lead Agency) first; your FWO co-applicants then register the consortium in the FWO E-portal within 7 days of the NCN deadline.
Who can apply to Weave from Flanders?
Researchers meeting FWO junior or senior fundamental project eligibility rules, hosted at Flemish institutions, who have a Polish NCN partner.
How long do Weave projects run?
Up to four years under Lead Agency rules, with Flemish project start in January 2028.
Is Weave a one-off call or annual?
Weave runs annually; the next call deadline is mid-December 2026 (NCN), with FWO portal submission within 7 days thereafter.
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