Pre-proposal : 20/04/2026

Full-proposal : 06/07/2026

Contacts externes

Prix FNRS

prix@frs-fnrs.be

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Generet Award for Rare Diseases 2026

Fond National de la Recherche Scientifique (F.R.S.-FNRS)

Sciences de la vie (8)

  • Proposals will undergo a two-step application procedure encompassing a pre-proposal phase (open to all) and a full proposal phase (accessible to shortlisted applicants from the first stage).

 

  • Applicants submitting a pre-proposal must fill in a brief administrative form, provide a letter of intent of max. 3 pages focusing on the scientific proof of concept of the research project and attach a relevant core bibliography and a short CV.

Financement

  • The Award amounts to 1.250.000 € over 4 years. A first instalment of 750.000 € will be credited for 2 years. The second instalment of 500.000 € will be subject to the positive evaluation of a mid-term scientific, financial and communication report. 

 

  • Rare diseases are considered to be life threatening or chronic conditions which affect no more than 1 person out of 2.000. Rare cancers and rare adverse drug events research projects are not eligible for this call.

Pour postuler

Pre-proposals, written in English, must be submitted via the online application system available on www.generetaward.be on 20 April 2026 at the latest.

The complete regulations of the Generet Award 2026 are available here.  

The list of the previous laureates is available here.

Questions about the Award should be addressed via email to prix@frs-fnrs.be. 

Requis d'admission

  • Applicants must be internationally established investigators, with outstanding scientific achievements and multiple seminal contributions in :

o   the field of rare diseases

o   common diseases, but who can demonstrate that their research will have a substantial added value for rare diseases and can accelerate research in this particular field.

 

  • Applicants must have a scientific seniority of min. PhD + 10 years at the deadline of the call (career breaks, such as maternity leave or long-time illness, not included).

 

  • Applicants must be affiliated to a Belgian University, a Belgian University Hospital or an eligible Research Institute, until 31 December 2030 and not reach the retirement age limit during the project timeframe.

 

  • Former laureates cannot reapply to the Generet Award as Principal Investigator but can be partners in other applications (at the earliest 4 years after being laureate).

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Dernière modification le 16/02/2026 par LEMAITRE Lucie