[BELSPO] Science 4 Policy call 2026 – policy driven projects: information session 23 June

BELSPO will launch a new call in the frame of the Science 4 Policy research programme which will open 11 June.

This call for proposals relates to the “policy-driven projects” of the S4Policy programme. These projects are submitted by the federal departments and call for a scientific support from the Belgian academic community. These projects aim either at an academic support to reinforce analytical capacities within federal departments or provide scientific evidence to inform federal policies. These policy-focused projects are based on a co-funding mechanism under which BELSPO finances a large proportion of the total project budget (sometimes up to 90%).

Topics of the call

Details about the topics can be found in attach.

Inclusion of persons with disabilities within Federal Governmental Organisations
Potential, competences, skills and capacity to learn, as an alternative to diploma & experience as criteria in hiring processes and career & salary development
Government Resilience with regards to Operational Upkeep & Nature based Design (GROUND)
Analysis of the societal consequences of biodiversity loss (degradation) in Belgian soil
The competitiveness of Belgian SMEs in the transition to a decarbonised and circular economy
Economic impact of climate-related hazards & alternative adaptation strategies for Public investment: Development of an Operational Assessment Framework for the Belgian Defence sector & Federal governmental level
The decarbonisation of Belgian industry - long-term potential for negative greenhouse gas emissions through BECCS
Sustainable Raw Materials in Belgium: ESG risks assessment and priority actions for the circular economy
Data Infrastructure for the Monitoring of the Labour Market and Social Protection Transition
Towards a new assessment scale for self-reliance among people with disabilities
Labour migration channels for third-country nationals in Belgium
Towards a scientific advisory function at the federal level

Information session for potential applicants

Information session in presence of the federal departments: 23 June at 10AM via Teams (registration per email at S4Policy@belspo.be is compulsory to receive the link tot the Teams Meeting). For those who cannot attend, a summary and FAQ of the information session will be posted on the website of the program: Home | S4Policy | P4Science & S4Policy (belspo.be)

More Information on the call will be available on the BELSPO website from 11 June.

Contact the S4Policy team : S4Policy@belspo.be

June 4, 2026, 8 a.m.