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Six ERC Starting Grants for Ghent University in an increasingly competitive funding landscape
Six researchers have been awarded a prestigious ERC Starting Grant, reaffirming the university's strong position in European research. Despite the European success rate falling further to 8.8%, Ghent University achieved a success rate of almost 20%.
Hanna Liubakova awarded the 2026 Amnesty International Chair
On Thursday 1 October 2026, journalist and human rights defender Hanna Liubakova will be awarded Ghent University’s Amnesty International Chair.
Two ERC Advanced Grants for Ghent University research on colour perception and child migration
Both the 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 and 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 projects have received an ERC Advanced Grant, one of Europe’s most prestigious and competitive funding programmes for scientific research.
These study locations are available from 4 May 2026
The second exam period of the academic year is approaching. You can study at various Ghent University locations between 4 May 2026 and 26 June 2026.
Ghent University scores in ENLIGHT calls
The results of the ENLIGHT calls 2025 have been announced. Ghent University confirms its strong position within the European university alliance, with involvement in half of all proposals submitted and coordination of eight selected projects.