Support programmes
With our financial resources we support individual researchers and research teams with personal fellowships and project funding.
All about support programmes
The FWO and the Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Vlaio) have been appointed as National Contact Point (NCP) within the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation of the European Union 'Horizon 2020'.
The FWO, too, is involved in various European research initiatives (ERA-NET, JPI, COST and Horizon Europe Cofund-partnerships) and is member of different international networks.
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions - Seal of Excellence FWO (MSCA SoE FWO) wants to support researchers in the development of an independent, international research career.
Being aware of the high number of excellent proposals ERC receives that remain unfunded due to budgetary constraints, FWO provides alternative funding to the five best of the unsuccessful ERC Starting and Consolidator grant applicants, with the aim to strengthen the next ERC application.
This first transnational call aims to enhance animal health and welfare by supporting innovative research to develop novel and improved technologies and addressing fundamental and socioeconomic science questions related to the prevention.