The first FNRS WelCHANGE call is open

This new programme provides funding for projects in Human and Social Sciences with potential societal impacts  

FNRS WelCHANGE is a new funding programme for research projects

• carried out by a main promoter in Human and Social Sciences,


• with potential societal impacts. 

The objective of this FNRS initiative is to enable the development of projects in strategic societal themes, such as major transitions, as well as the emergence of interdisciplinary approaches. All fields of HSS are eligible.

These projects, which may be single or multi-university, must be led by a main promoter in HSS, in possible collaboration with co-promoters in SVS or SEN.

In practice, the FNRS WelCHANGE programme offers financial support over 4 years, including operating costs, personnel costs, and small equipment. 

• The relevant documents are available via the following link.


• For any question related to the scope of this new programme: credits-projets@frs-fnrs.be 


• For any technical question related to the submission of an application: espace@frs-fnrs.be