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Bilateral Research Cooperation — Québec (FRQ)

Bilateral Research Cooperation Québec (FRQ)

Supports interdisciplinary fundamental research collaborations between Flemish and Quebec research teams.

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The FWO–FRQ Bilateral Research Cooperation call co-funds joint 3-year fundamental research projects between Flemish research teams and partners in the Canadian province of Québec. FWO, the Research Foundation Flanders, manages and funds the Flemish side of the collaboration, while the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) funds the Québec side separately under its own procedures. The 2026 call opened

Interdisciplinary fundamental research spanning at least two of three FRQ sectors (Health; Society and Culture; Nature and Technologies).

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.fwo.be