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FWO Scientific Award Climate Research

Since January 1, 2020, the FWO implements a sustainable travel policy in all its funding programmes to contribute to the climate objectives. In this context, the FWO calculates annually, based on an overview of the flight kilometres (provided by the travel agencies authorized by the FWO), the total CO2 emissions and corresponding cost for the CO2 contribution. The FWO invests this CO2 contribution in the Scientific Award Climate Research.

Features

  • 3 prizes amounting to a personal one-year research grant of 10,000 EURO each. (duration: 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026).
  • Supports excellent innovative scientific research on climate science, defined as follows: “Climate research is broad. It ranges from research into the cause of climate change, human protection from floods, our oceans, to alternative and innovative solutions to environmentally damaging 'habits and customs'.  As broad as the term climate can be interpreted, so wide ranged are the disciplines involved in climate research.” (cfr. Climate research | NWO).
  • The prize is intended to reward an established researcher of at least postdoctoral level on the basis of their previous work, with a perspective of future development in the same field and on their plans with the research grant (including the sustainable use of this grant which will be one of the evaluation criteria).

Profile and conditions

  • You have a PhD.
  • You must have obtained your first PhD degree maximum 10 years before the date of the submission deadline (possibly extended in case of eligible career breaks, see regulations).
  • The award can only be given to an individual scientist from postdoctoral level onwards who has, for the full duration of the awarded research grant, a paid affiliation with one of the main host institutions mentioned in article 7 §2 of the regulation for research projects in fundamental research, or with a Flemish or a federal institution for scientific research.
  • You have not previously received the FWO Scientific Award Climate Research.

Procedure

  • Submit your candidacy by e-mail to prijzen@fwo.be by using the appropriate application form, filled in correctly and completely (in English), on 8 September 2025 midnight CEST at the latest.
  • Your candidacy is submitted to a jury composed by FWO.
  • The jury nominates three laureates for the award.

Expected Outcome

The expected outcomes of the FWO Scientific Award for Climate Research include the acknowledgment and promotion of high-quality scientific research in the climate domain. By awarding this recognition, the FWO aims to highlight the significance of climate research and its role in addressing global environmental challenges.

Scope

The FWO Scientific Award for Climate Research aims to recognize and reward outstanding scientific research in the field of climate science. The award is intended for senior researchers or research teams who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and contributions to advancing knowledge and understanding of climate-related issues. The focus is on research that addresses critical challenges in climate science, encompassing various aspects such as climate change, its impacts, and potential mitigation and adaptation strategies.

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