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Win4Doc

Win4Doc (Seed)

Funds Walloon companies hiring doctoral researchers through a programme sharing salary and project support.

Win4Doc is an annual grant administered by Service Public de Wallonie Économie, Emploi, Recherche (SPW Recherche) that subsidizes Walloon companies hosting a pre-doctoral researcher to complete a full doctoral thesis within the firm in partnership with a Walloon university or higher-education institution. The programme targets all thematic priorities of Wallonia's RIS3 smart-specialisation strateg

Annual Walloon subsidy for companies hosting a pre-doctoral researcher to complete a full doctoral thesis within the firm, covering 50–70% of salary costs, up to €80,000 in operating costs, and university-partner coordination fees.

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.
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.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.wallonie.be