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 UAntwerp 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 UAntwerp campuses:
- Open call students
- Open call staff
- Two-Way Guest Lectureships
- Student Mobility
- Small Research Project (closed)
- Submit a nomination for the Paul Panda Farnana Prize
VLIRUOS calls
VLIRUOS 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.
Only for UAntwerpen staff
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 Erasmus+ programme 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.
Only for UAntwerpen staff
The Research Foundation in Flanders (FWO) Funding
The FWO 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.