[KBS] Generet Award for Rare Diseases 2026 - Call for applications

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.

Eligible?

Check if you are eligible here.

How to apply?

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. 

March 11, 2026, 10:25 a.m.