Aim

The Scientific Research Committee (CWO) financially supports FBE Administrative and Technical Staff who need to attend a technical course or conference essential for their function.

Who can apply?

All ATP staff at the FBE who want to:

• Attend conferences
• Train at an academic research organization abroad
• Train at a foreign institute/organization

Requirements

• The supervisor gives their consent to the staff member concerned.
• You must show that the training in question represents added value for the research field in which you are active. This proof of added value should be described in a motivation letter sent to research.fbw@ugent.be, signed by you and the supervisor.
• After the stay, it is expected that you will be able to implement the acquired knowledge within your working environment.
• A training should be at least 1 week or max. 1 month

Grant

• A lump sum* for transport and registration expenses:

Within Europe: 500 euro

Outside Europe: 1.000 euro

• Sum* for accommodation: 800 euro/month (=30 days)

• The day of departure and the day of return are counted for the duration of the period. 
• If the actual duration of the study program turns out to be less than 1 week: the amount granted will not be paid.
• Only if the study program cannot take place due to unforeseen circumstances (to be described in the reimbursement file) can already incurred costs be reimbursed.
• A maximum of one technical training per applicant can be granted by the CWO every 10 years.

*After approval for reimbursement, this lump sum is transferred to your budget holder (ZAP). Your department will only reimburse the expenses actually made.

How to apply?

 Complete the application form

Annexes to be submitted under the documents tab

You must demonstrate that the training in question represents added value for the research field you are active in. This is described in a motivation letter sent to research.fbw@ugent.be, signed by you and the supervisor.

How to apply for reimbursement after approval