¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ launches its first Climate Fund project call, inviting all staff members, research groups, departments and services to submit ambitious, innovative and evidence‑based project proposals. The fund reinvests the COâ‚‚e contributions from air travel into science, innovation and action that strengthens our university’s sustainability ambitions.
Projects can be submitted in three categories:
- Scientific projects with local sustainability impact — research‑driven initiatives that translate academic expertise into concrete societal impact, from neighbourhood to regional scale.
- ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ as a living lab — Research, investments, experiments and awareness‑raising for a climate‑neutral and climate‑resilient ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ based on analyses, pilot projects, policy interventions, educational innovation and/or participatory processes.
- Projects with sustainability impact in the Global South — strengthening local partners and communities, ideally with a CO₂e‑reduction component.
Key details
- Budget per project: minimum €5,000, no fixed maximum, annual budget of approximately €100,000.00
- Project duration: 1 to 3 years, starting from 1 October 2026
- Eligible costs: personnel and operational costs directly necessary for the project
- Submission deadline: 19 June 2026
- Submit application form (on Pintra) via climate@uantwerpen.be (PDF, from a ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ email address)
All staff are warmly encouraged to explore opportunities for impactful, interdisciplinary and experimental initiatives that contribute to a sustainable future for our university and society.