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Weave (FWO as Partner Agency) – Netherlands NWO
Mandatory FWO administrative submission within 7 calendar days (17:00) after NWO deadline
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Weave (FWO as Partner Agency) funds bilateral Flemish-Dutch fundamental research projects of up to 4 years, submitted jointly to NWO as Lead Agency under the Weave principle, within the scope of NWO Domain Science (ENW). It targets Flemish researchers partnering with a Dutch team, with per-institution funding of €50,000-€145,000 per year and up to €150,000 for equipment. A distinctive feature is the mandatory parallel administrative submission to FWO within 7 calendar days of the NWO deadline, on top of the single-stage application to NWO.
Details
| Funder | FWO |
| Budget | €50,000–€145,000 per year per Flemish/federal institution; max €150,000 equipment per project |
| Deadline | 24 November 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 4 years |
| Consortium | Required — bilateral Flemish-Dutch project team submitted jointly to NWO as Lead Agency under the Weave Lead Agency principle |
| Application | Single stage to Lead Agency (NWO), plus mandatory parallel administrative submission to FWO within 7 calendar days |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | BE |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral Flemish-Dutch collaborative fundamental research projects within the scope of NWO Domain Science (ENW), submitted to NWO as Lead Agency; Flemish supervisor must also complete a mandatory administrative submission to FWO via the E-portal with identical application documents.
Who Should Apply
- •Flemish researchers at Belgian federal or Flemish institutions with a Dutch research partner
- •Teams working within NWO Domain Science (ENW) scope
- •Projects proposing bilateral, jointly designed fundamental research
- •Supervisors able to meet both the NWO deadline and the FWO 7-day follow-up submission
Key Dates
- •Application due to NWO (Lead Agency) by 24 November 2026
- •Mandatory FWO administrative submission within 7 calendar days (17:00) after the NWO deadline
- •Project duration up to 4 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Prepare the FWO E-portal submission in parallel with the NWO application, the 7-day window after the NWO deadline is short and the documents must be identical.
- ✓Confirm the project fits NWO Domain Science (ENW) scope before drafting, since Weave uses NWO as sole Lead Agency for evaluation.
- ✓Budget separately for the Flemish and Dutch institutions, since FWO funds the Flemish side's €50,000-€145,000 per year share and equipment cap independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does Weave (FWO) provide?
Flemish/federal institutions can receive €50,000-€145,000 per year, plus up to €150,000 for equipment per project.
Who is eligible for the Weave FWO-NWO call?
Flemish or Belgian federal researchers forming a bilateral team with a Dutch partner, submitting a joint fundamental research project to NWO as Lead Agency.
Do I need to submit to both FWO and NWO?
Yes, the application goes to NWO as Lead Agency, and the Flemish supervisor must also complete a mandatory administrative submission to FWO within 7 calendar days of the NWO deadline.
How long can a Weave-funded project run?
Projects can run for up to 4 years.
How often does the Weave call open?
The call runs annually.
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