Value proposition

FWO (Research Foundation Flanders) is the agency responsible for financing research in Flanders.

FWO’s mission
FWO (Research Foundation Flanders) is the agency responsible for financing fundamental research in Flanders. Science creates opportunities and drives innovation.

What are the goals of FWO – or Research Foundation Flanders?

FWO finances fundamental scientific research with full scientific independence.

FWO finances mainly:
• fellowships (Ph.D. students, postdoctoral researchers, etc.)
• research projects
• initiatives to stimulate international cooperation
• awards for excellence in research

Basic Scientific Research and Research Council