ERC

You can submit your pre-application form for an ERC grant at any time by sending it to research@uhasselt.be. The form and all relevant information are available here. Please note that cut-off dates (see above) based on the call deadlines apply.

First, OBI will conduct a formal eligibility check. Once this is complete, your pre-application will be forwarded to the relevant faculty for review.

The faculty will review your proposal to determine the following:

• Strategic Fit: They will assess how your proposed research aligns with the faculty’s existing research and educational policy plans and the value it adds to their current research lines.

• Infrastructure: They will check if the necessary infrastructure is available to support your project.

• Financial Commitment: They will evaluate their ability to finance your position using their own resources, ensuring a sustainable position within the faculty or research institute.

During this stage, you may be invited for one or two informal meetings with the faculty, or you can request one yourself, to discuss your research proposal and the possibilities.

The faculty board will then inform OBI of their decision. A positive decision means the faculty commits to posting a vacancy for your research expertise if your project is granted.

If the faculty decision is positive, OBI will inform you and provide support for your ERC application. We will upload the necessary host institution letter after conducting final formal checks, including time commitment and budget assessment.

If you are invited to a Step 2 interview for the ERC grant, Hasselt University will arrange an interview training and a mock interview. 

If your project is granted and you confirm your interest in starting at Hasselt University, a job posting and a formal recruitment process will be launched for the position.

If the project is successful, we look forward to discussing your future at Hasselt University.