Ghent Fund for History and Archaelogy
The Ghent Fund for History and Archaeology awards an annual “Prize for Ghent Historical Research”. The prize goes to the best manuscript submitted in the field of history, archaeology and art history of the city of Ghent.
Want to make a donation to the Ghent Fund for History and Archaeology?
Your donation to the Ghent Fund for History and Archaeology contributes to historical research about the city of Ghent.
You can make a donation to the fund via bank transfer to account number: BE26 3900 9658 0329, with the message “GOG Fund". Your gift is tax deductible starting from €40 per year.
More information about the fund?
Background information
The Ghent Fund for History and Archaeology was set up at Ghent University in 2014 following a large donation from the Ghent Society for Archaeology and History (Maatschappij voor Oudheidkunde en Geschiedenis Gent, or MGOG). This society was established in 1893 and was dedicated to the study of historical and archaeological questions related to Ghent and Flanders. Nowadays, the MGOG plays a role in bringing together the academic world, the Ghent heritage sector, and the wider public. It organises activities and publishes a biennial journal, Handelingen der Maatschappij voor Geschiedenis en Oudheidkunde Gent, as well as books about (art) history, archeology, and antiquity related to the history of Ghent.
Aim
The Fund’s aim is to promote history, archeology and art history related to the city of Ghent by awarding an annual prize. Only students who have graduated in the academic year preceding the award are eligible for the prize. There are no rules regarding the nationality of the author, however the text does have to be written in one of the following languages: Dutch, French, English, or German.
Want to find out more about the research?
- Ghent Society for Archaeology and History
- Past winners of the Prize for Ghent Historical Research
- Prof. Marc Boone
- Prof. Christophe Verbruggen
- Prof. Gita Deneckere
- Prof. Anne-Laure Van Bruaene
- Department of History
- Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
What else can I do?
- Support a fund through your legacy
- Organise a fundraiser or event to support the fund
- Want to set up your own fund?
Contact us
Do you have questions about this or any of the other Ghent University funds? Please get in touch and we will be happy to assist you.
University Fund of Ghent University
Wim Van der Planken