Cooperation opportunities relevant to non-academics
Ghent University Initiatives
IOF Post-Doctoral Technology Developers
These full-time permanent fellowship positions from Ghent University's Industrial Research Fund are open to candidates with a Ph.D. degree who will provide assistance in economic and industrial valorisation activities.
Technology Transfer
Ghent University encourages technology development and assists researchers in the commercialisation of their research results.
Membership in International Organisations
Ghent University is a member in various international organisations. Please click the link to see an extensive list.
China Platform
The China Platform develops initiatives for better cooperation - educational as well as research-orientated - with Chinese institutions.
India Platform UGent
Focus on collaboration between UGent - India.
Flemish Government Initiatives
IWT Doctoral Scholarships for EU citizens
Up to 4 years of full-time funding for doctoral research in exact, applied biomedical and veterinary sciences, possibly in collaboration with private partners, can be obtained from the IWT.
IWT Post-Doctoral Fellowships
The Institute for the Promotion Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT) provides fellowships to researchers with a PhD degree who wish to commercialise their research findings.
Cooperation programme with Central and Eastern Europe
The Flemish Government provides funds for cooperation with countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
Belgian Federal Government Initiatives
Bilateral Agreements
Various types of collaborative projects are established between Belgium and the following partner countries: Bulgaria, China, Poland, Russia, Vietnam and Argentina.
University Development Cooperation Programme
VLIR-UOS: Short Training Initiatives (STI)
Short Training Initiatives address issues of development through short study programmes for interested actors from developing countries.
VLIR-UOS: International Training Programmes (ITP)
The International Training Programmes are directed towards professionals from the South, and organised at a Flemish University.
BTC: Belgian Technical Cooperation
The BTC is the administrator for these DGDC scholarships, providing funding for Ph.D. students from developing countries spending part of their time in Belgium.
Participation in International Cooperation Programmes initiated by the European Commission and Other Organisations
Target group: Europe
Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP)
The LLP supports learning opportunities from childhood to old age in every single life situation. With a budget of over € 7000 million it is the largest EC-funded cooperation programme.
Tempus/CARDS
Emphasis on the mobility of academic and administrative staff from higher education institutions between Europe and the Western Balkans.
FP7 ( 2007 – 2013 ): Introduction
The Seventh Framework programme in a nutshell: useful information for everyone interested in getting involved in FP7.
FP7 ( 2007 – 2013 ): Cooperation
Private companies, public organisations as well as individual researchers (EU and non-EU) can apply for funding in particular research areas. Teams are expected to collaborate internationally.
Target group: North and South America
Alfa Programme
Funding for cooperation between EU - Latin America; focus on institutional and academic management and scientific and technical training.
Target group: Middle East, Asia, Oceania and Africa/ Caribbean/ Pacific
Tempus/MEDA Programme
This programme provides possibilities for educational cooperation between the EU, North Africa and the Middle East.
Tempus/TACIS Programme
This programme provides possibilities for educational cooperation between the EU, Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
