Odysseus Programme
Funds internationally focused research talent moving to Flanders with comprehensive support.
The FWO Odysseus Programme is a biannual recruitment grant operated by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO), designed to attract internationally-based researchers to establish a research group at a Flemish university. The 2026 call opened on 8 April 2026 with a submission deadline of 30 September 2026 at 5 PM CEST, and carries a total available budget of €21.8 million. The programme covers any s…
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