Palestine-Israel: in search of a dialogue

Instruments for partnerships

Funding possibilities for academic initiatives

Global Engagement calls

The University of Antwerp, in line with its philosophy of active pluralism, encourages its students and staff to organize events that aim to sensitize, inspire, inform and train the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ community with regard to Global Engagement, dialogue, inclusion, and foster global citizenship. 

We encourage proposals that bridge gaps between different perspectives and worldviews, and that enhance genuine debate, critical-constructive discussion and dialogue.

The Global Minds project provides funding for different opportunities for financing for students and staff and support of a variety of initiatives on the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ campuses:

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VLIRUOS calls

​ also included Palestine on the list of beneficiary countries for academic cooperation, allowing Palestina as a partner country in both project proposals and study scholarships.

For guidance on eligibility, proposal preparation, and submission procedures, contact the International Relations Office.

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No partner yet? The International Relations Office can assist in identifying suitable partners and matching your project idea with expertise at the University of Antwerp. 

ENABEL

The Belgian development agency ENABEL finances institutional partnerships and capacity-building projects in partner countries, including in the MENA region, addressing urgent global challenges, such as climate change, social and economic inequalities, demographic trends, peace and security. 

For more information, contact the International Relations Office.

Erasmus+

Part of the  is the Capacity Building in Higher Education action, which funds projects such as the development of online and blended courses, open educational resources, digital platforms, and initiatives promoting intercultural awareness and inclusion. In addition, the International Credit Mobility (ICM) action supports staff and student mobility between the University of Antwerp and partner institutions in eligible countries. 

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The Research Foundation in Flanders (FWO) Funding

The supports excellent research by fostering international collaboration and offering a wide range of funding opportunities for researchers at all career stages. Through its mobility and fellowship programmes, the FWO enables talented scholars from around the world to carry out research in Flanders, while also supporting Flemish-affiliated researchers in developing strong scientific partnerships outside Europe.

Incoming mobility for researchers & outgoing mobility from Flanders

Incoming Mobility for International Researchers

FWO provides several instruments that allow foreign PhD candidates and researchers to conduct research at universities and research institutes in Flanders. These include:

  • PhD fellowships for international candidates, offering long-term funding to pursue doctoral research under supervision at a Flemish host institution.
  • Postdoctoral fellowships that support promising early-career researchers wishing to further develop their expertise within the Flemish research landscape.
  • Research projects with international team members, enabling foreign researchers to participate in high-quality, collaborative research led by Flemish principal investigators.
  • Short- and long-term research stays, allowing international postdocs to spend time in Flanders for specialised training, joint research activities, or knowledge exchange.

Outgoing Mobility from Flanders 

To stimulate global engagement and foster strong scientific networks, FWO supports the internationalisation of Flemish research by offering funding for mobility beyond Europe. These programmes include:

  • Travel and stay grants for Flemish-affiliated PhD students and researchers undertaking research stays, fieldwork, or training at institutions outside Europe.
  • Longer-term research stays that allow researchers to work intensively with international partners and strengthen global scientific collaboration.

 

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HORIZON EUROPE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships are individual research grants offering excellent postdoctoral researchers the chance to develop their skills by means of international and intersectoral mobility. Through the implementation of an original and personalised research project, MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships aim to foster excellence through training and mobility, to equip researchers with new skills and competences and to enhance their long‑term career prospects.

Two types of fellowships exist, based on the destination:  

  1. European Fellowships (EF): for postdoctoral researchers of any nationality moving within or coming to Europe (to hosts within an EU Member State or an HE Associated Country) for a 12-24 months 
  2. Global Fellowships (GF): for postdoctoral European nationals or long-term residents in Europe to perform research in a TC outside Europe (an outgoing phase for 12-24 months) followed by a mandatory return phase to Europe of 12 months.

There is one call each year which usually closes in September.

For more information, check our website or contact Liesbet Cockx.

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