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At Hasselt University, we are dedicated to supporting researchers at every stage of their careers. Interested in a professorship or looking for support as an academic? This page offers resources and guidance for new and established professors, outlining the support we offer for researchers throughout their careers.
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How to fund your research and mobility?
Need help securing research funding? The Directorate of Research, Library, and Internationalisation can guide you through the available options. We'll help you find funding from the university, regional, national, and European levels.
Learn more about research funding Learn more about mobility fundingWe welcome internationally recognised researchers to our institution and provide support for two prestigious funding channels. ERC grants, funded by the European Research Council, support ground-breaking, high-risk, high-gain research projects from individual senior academics and are awarded based on the sole criterion of scientific excellence.
- The FWO Odysseus programme is a Flemish initiative that offers start-up funding to outstanding researchers who have built a career abroad, enabling them to establish a research group at a Flemish university.
- ERC grants are funded by the European Research Council and support ground-breaking, high-risk, high-gain research projects from individual senior academics and are awarded based on the sole criterion of scientific excellence.
Or you can consult the vacancies:
Vacancies (EN) Vacatures (NL)Training
The HR department offers training for all employees of Hasselt University. In addition to this extensive offer, every staff member has access to an online database of more than 90 training courses in various domains via GoodHabitz.
A specific training offer for researchers is also available
Hasselt University strives for committed leadership and wants to support leaders in developing the skills and insights needed to put this into practice. Therefore, there is a specific course offer for people in leadership roles, which also includes training for supervisors.
To support your in your teaching assignments, the Educational department has developed a training offer.
Information for supervisors
Important to know as a supervisor of PhD students
- PhD regulations
- Charter supervisor - PhD student
- My doctoral file
- Doctoral school training offer and requirements
The HR department provides information for staff starting in a leadership position. A brief overview of Hasselt University and answers to practical questions that may a rise in a leadership position are provided in a brochure.
Interesting links
Responsible Research and Innovation
Responsible Research and Innovation
Learn how Hasselt University stimulates responsible research and innovation and empowers researchers to integrate ethics and integrity into their work.
Responsible Research and Innovation
Research Data Management
Research Data Management
RDM is an essential skill for researchers from all disciplines and in every setting. Get familiar with the opportunities it creates, the Hasselt University RDM policy plan, and funder requirements.
Research Data Management
Well-being
Well-being
Hasselt University is building an organisation where it is pleasant to work for everyone, partly thanks to a thorough well-being policy. The well-being domain is coordinated and monitored in consultation between the Personnel & Organisation and Safety-Health-Environment departments. We create a safe working environment, and we find it important that you also feel physically and mentally tip-top at work. To this end, we have a range of options that can support you in this and which you can make use of.
Well-being
Feedback cycle and evaluation ZAP
Feedback cycle and evaluation ZAP
HR excellence in research label
Hasselt University has been awarded the HR excellence in research label, a recognition from the European Commission that demonstrates the university's commitment to excellent HR policies for researchers. This label is based on the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. With this, Hasselt University proves that it offers an attractive and supportive environment, with fair and transparent recruitment, good working conditions, and ample opportunities for professional development.
