The FWO

The "Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek-Vlaanderen (FWO)" stimulates development of new groundbreaking knowledge in all scientific disciplines. The FWO finances excellent researchers (2950 researchers in 2014) and research projects (1400 projects in 2014). The FWO receives financial support mainly from the Flemish Government, but also partly from Federal Government, European institues and a score of companies and institutions.