Research Foundation Flanders - FWO
Hans Willems has extensive experience in science policy and research management, currently serving as Secretary General, Director of Research Policy, and Policy Advisor at Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) since February 2007. In this role, Hans Willems advises on science policy for the funding body that supports fundamental research in Flanders, focusing on young researchers and established research groups. Prior to this, Hans Willems worked as a researcher at both the University of Antwerp and SCOB-UA from October 1998 to October 2006. Hans Willems holds a Master's degree in History from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, earned between 1994 and 1998.
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Research Foundation Flanders - FWO
FWO’s mission FWO (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