FWO's missionFWO (Research Foundation Flanders) is the agency responsible for financing fundamental research in Flanders. Science creates opportunities and drives innovation.What are the goals of FWO – or Research Foundation Flanders?FWO finances fundamental scientific research with full scientific independence.FWO finances mainly:• fellowships (Ph.D. students, postdoctoral researchers, etc.)• research projects• initiatives to stimulate international cooperation• awards for excellence in research