Research Grant Office (RGO)​
As first-line advisors, the RGO helps VUB researchers navigate the complex landscape of national and regional funding for curiosity-driven (fundamental) research. In addition, RGO provides support for research mobility funding and Core facilities and infrastructure platforms.​
​What RGO offers:​
Advise on suitable funding schemes, eligibility, and timing for funding from FWO, Innoviris, BELSPO, BAEF and more.​
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Organize info sessions, consultations, and practical grant writing workshops
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Assist with the application process, budget planning, and submission requirements​
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Offer proposal reviews and tailored feedback​
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Coordinate interview preparation with invited experts​
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Liaise with funding agencies and VUB’s central services during submission​
Research Funding Europe (RFE) ​
We help you obtain European and international funding for curiosity-driven research. ​
What RFE offers: ​
- We inform research groups about upcoming calls from Horizon Europe’s first pillar “Excellent Science”, advise them on their European funding strategy and on incentives from VUB’s Research Council. We support researchers from concept development to application phase until project implementation and closing.
- Within the RESEARCH department, we act as a liaison between the VUB research community and the European Commission and aim at a strong positioning of the VUB. We provide policy updates about the EU funding landscape, the European Research Area, Open Science policies, Gender and diversity, Sustainability and other European R&I priorities.
- We take an active part in the research initiatives of the EUTOPIA European alliance​​ of universities​​​​​.
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We provide specialised support on Horizon Europe European Research Council applications (ERC), Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions (MSCA), Research Infrastructures (RI) and Strenghtening the European Research Area.​
TechTransfer​
The TechTransfer Office at VUB provides expert support for applied research and innovation funding - helping researchers turn ideas into real-world solutions with societal and economic impact.
What TechTransfer offers:​
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Advice and support on regional, national, and international funding (FOR RESEARCHERS | VUB TechTransfer) ​including Horizon Europe Pillar 2 and Pillar 3.
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Legal and administrative assistance for contract research​
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Guidance on intellectual property and publication strategies​