The Francqui Foundation was formally established as a Institution of Public Utility by Royal Decree on February 25, 1932. 

Our mission is to promote the prestige of the unselfish fundamental research by fostering higher education and scientific advancement in Belgium.

How do we realize this mission? We recognize and reward outstanding scholars, promote national and international inter-university collaboration and exchanges, and give support to promising research endeavours.

By offering unwavering moral support to our scientists, we have a profound and lasting impact on the nation’s intellectual landscape, serving the public interest.