European partnership

The IAP networks are encouraged to establish contacts and synergies with other European research centres, thereby helping to foster a European Research Area.

Opening of the IAP-programme to European partners

Within the sixth phase, the IAP-networks has developed partnerships with non-Belgian universities or public research institutions in the European Union.

A budget of 3,8 million EUR is covering the participation of European research teams. A total of 74 European partners have been associated to 39 of the 44 IAP-networks.

This collaboration is done on the basis of a 50% co-financing.