European framework programme

European Framework programme

The FWO and Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship have been appointed National Contact Points (NCPs) within the European Union's research and innovation framework programmes 'Horizon 2020' and 'Horizon Europe'. Since summer 2021, NCP Flanders is also the contact point for the 'Digital Europe' programme.

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.

Calls

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Seal of Excellence Postdoctoral Fellowships - call closed

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.

ERC runner-up-projects - call closed

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.

The European Partnership on Animal Health & Welfare (EUP AH&W) – Horizon Europe cofund partnership - Call closed

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.

Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) - cofund partnership - call closed

This third transnational call addresses three major so-called ‘Transition Pathways’

European Biodiversity Partnership (Biodiversa+) - cofund partnership - call closed

This new transnational call aims to support interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and/or cross-sectoral research projects

Water4All - cofund partnership - call closed

This call aims to support multilateral research projects dealing with water for the circular economy.

FutureFoodS cofund partnership - call open

Call for project funding which focusses on transforming Europe's food production and consumption towards more sustainable and resilient systems.