Setting up your research project
ADRE offers you support at various stages in the constitution of your research proposal (mandate, project, etc.).
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Financing your research
Calls for funding applications have been listed together on an online platform dedicated to research funding.This space is accessible to all researchers, whatever their status or career stage.
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Research
The Faculty of Science demonstrates cutting-edge, rich, dynamic and interdisciplinary research developed through the research units and laboratories of the various departments.
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International
In the sciences, the international dimension is essential! It's possible to explore beyond the borders of the Université de Namur to do an internship or take a course, or to work in a laboratory at another university in the country. The institution has established cooperation agreements with other universities and initiated numerous international research projects that encourage exchanges and researcher mobility.
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Ethics in human sciences
The Board of Directors of the University of Namur formalized at its meeting of 01/09/2017 the creation of a humanities ethics committee as a local body for advice on ethical aspects related to research in the humanities, when such advice is requested by a funder.
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Funds from the Wallonia-Brussels Federation
Collaborative Research Actions (ARC)
Spokesperson promoter University of NamurFind all projects on the ARC projects site...DénominationPICollaborationAC-DC: ACiDo CatalysisAprile C. / Co-Pr : Champagne B. UCLouvainAUTOMATic : AUTOnomous MAnager for urban TrafficTuci E. / Co-Pr : Mauroy A.., Colin J.-N. /CALM: Characterization of Extrasolar Systems with Machine LearningLibert A.-S. / Co-Pr : Frénay B. /DIVERCE : Does intraspecific variability modulate the impact of environmental changes on biodiversity and ecosystem function?De Laender F. UCLouvainEncapcelrapy: Differentiation and Encapsulation of β-like cells for the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes MellitusArnould T. / Co-Pr : Su B.-L. /EXO-Sugar-MAP: Mapping exo-glycals reactivity and biological applicationsVincent S. / Co-Pr: Berionni G. UCLouvainPAChIDERM: Role of YkuD-domain-peptidases in assembly, maintenance and degradation of diderm bacteria's envelope De Bolle X. UCLouvainWeaM :Quantum weak measurements: theoretical foundations, experimental approach, philosophical and logical interpretationCaudano Y. / Co-Pr : Carletti T., Hespel B., Lambert D. /Promoter spokesperson outside University of NamurDenominationPICollaborationBRAINBRUSH: Towards the development of new, non-invasive diagnostic tools for neurodegenerative pathologiesDebacq-Chainiaux F.UCLouvainDISRUPT: Towards the targeting of self-assembling proteins in drug designWouters J. / Co-Pr: Pochet L.UCLouvain/ULiègeIMAL: Imperfect Data: From Mathematical Foundations to Applications in Life SciencesVan Bever G.UCLouvainMetaRad: Metabolic control of different responses of human cancer cells to X-ray and proton radiotherapyHeuskin A.-C.UCLouvainOsTIUM : Ostia's Transformations: Investigating an Urban ModelRichard J.UCLouvainPALPITATION: The PlAtelet Lipidome, a Promising dIagnostic or TherApeuTIc OptioN for HFpEF patientsDouxfils J.UCLouvainPROSEco: Platform Regulation and Operations in the Sharing EconomyToulemonde E.UCLouvainRAINDROP: Cross-stack Adaptation for the Edgification of Microservices ApplicationsCleve A.UCLouvainSURFASCOPE: Surface Enhanced Spectroscopy by Second-Principles CalculationsHenrard L. / Co-Pr : Liégeois V.UCLouvainUNCAGED: Understanding Cage-Escape in Photo-induced Applications: A Joint Experimental and Computational
ADRE | Financing advisors
Fundings FRS-FNRS, Fédéraux (Belspo, Brain, FED-tWIN), Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles (ARC), prizes and foundationsEmail: jean-pascal.piret@unamur.be - Tel +32(0)81 72 53 47Financing Structural Funds (ERDF, ESF, Interreg, FEAMP), Walloon Region and corporate research contractsEmail: nathalie.malengreau@unamur.be - Tel +32(0)81 72 57 08
Horizon Europe funding (ERC, MSCA, Infrastructures, EIC), LIFE+ and ESAEmail: christelle.saout@unamur.be - Tel +32(0)81 72 50 47Horizon Europe funding (Pillar 2 collaborative projects) and COST ActionsEmail: erika.lombart@unamur.be - Tel +32(0)81 72 53 45Win4SpinOff and POC Walloon Region fundingEmail: laurent.galas@unamur.be - Tel +32(0)81 72 53 39
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Other sources of financing
ARES-CCD
UNamur has been involved in development cooperation for many years. Most of these activities, however, fall within one of the programs of the Commission for Development Cooperation (ARES-CCD) and within the vision of the Directorate-General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid (DGD).Find out more (link to "international" project pages)
Namur University Fund
The Fonds Namur Université raises funds to provide additional resources for research and teaching projects at the University of Namur. Since 2013, patrons, sponsors, alumni and donors have enabled the University of Namur to bring many projects to life.Projects funded thanks to the "Fight against Covid-19"AcronymThematicPromoter(s)SANA (SARS-CoV-2 in Namur) SANA laboratory: Detection of SARS-CoV-2 for diagnostic purposes through the creation of a molecular biology research laboratoryBenoît Muylkens, Nicolas Gilet, Damien CoupeauLAMPProtocol for Covid-19 screening in Southern countriesOlivier De BackerSwab ImprovementDesign of flexible swab prototypes, capable of adapting to deviations of the nasal septum and adaptable to the morphology of children and adolescents - Project co-financed by an Urgent Credit (CUR) FNRS - Swab Improvement Project n°40002771Stéphane Lucas, Benoît Muylkens, Philippe Eloy (CHU UCL Namur)Understanding the immune response to SARS-CoV-2Understanding the mechanisms at work in the immune response to SARS-CoV-2Benoît Muylkens, Damien CoupeauCovimoaA blood sample to detect SARS-CoV-2 and assess the immune response - Project co-funded with the Department of Pharmacy, in partnership with spin-off QUALIbloodJonathan DouxfilsUnderstanding vaccine hesitancyStudying the factors determining the population's vaccination choice, as well as the role played in it by the general practitionerMartin Desseilles, Dominique Henrion et alCovid longStudy the mechanisms that lead to the generation of autoantibodies within neurons, responsible for "Covid long"Nicolas Gillet, Charles NicaiseProject financed thanks to the "Bien vieillir"SILVERKITDevelopment of a platform that would enable digital applications to adapt to seniors and age-related user difficultiesVincent EnglebertProjects financed thanks to the Fonds JérômeResearch at the Department of Biomedical Sciences: Purchase of a digital PCR in URPhyMResearch in the Department of Veterinary Medicine (animal welfare and the human-animal relationship)Sustainable development and TransitionA zero-waste laboratory in URVIBetter training for students on issues of transition and responsible management
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The Baillet Latour Fund
The mission of the Fonds Baillet Latour is to encourage, promote and stimulate human excellence in Belgium, with a rigorous approach that is open to the evolution of society. Over the years, the Fund has extended the scope of its activities in four areas: health, culture, education and sport, through the allocation of funds, prizes and scholarships. In their respective fields, the projects and initiatives supported all have a Belgian dimension and an international vocation. AcronymThematicPromoter(s)Development of a bilingual contextual dictionary: langue des signes - langue vocale (français)Anthony Cleve,Laurence Meurant, Sibylle Fonzé
The King Baudoin Foundation
The King Baudouin Foundation is, in Belgium and Europe, an agent of change and innovation at the service of the general interest and social cohesion. It seeks to maximize its impact by strengthening the capacities of organizations and individuals. It encourages effective philanthropy by individuals and companies. Its core values are integrity and transparency, pluralism and independence, respect for diversity and the promotion of solidarity. AcronymThematicPromoter(s)DCHDigital Clearing House: Setting up a network for law enforcement in digital markets - Co-financed by Omidyar Network and the Open Society FoundationAlexandre de StreelPergamanum21Pergamenum 21 is a transdisciplinary research project dedicated to parchment studies. The team gathers physicists, chemists, biologists, historians and conservators of the UNamur and collaborates with other research groups abroad involved in cultural heritage science.Olivier Deparis Anatomy of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century soft parchment bindings in the Spanish Netherlands. An interdisciplinary research project resulting from collaboration between the Moretus Plantin University Library (BUMP), the MaSUN platform, the Faculty of Medicine and the Dinant-Godinne University Hospital. It is financed by the King Baudouin Foundation's Fonds Jean-Jacques Comhaire.Olivier Deparis and Catherine Charles
The Moretus Plantin Institute Foundation
The Fondation d'utilité publique Institut Moretus Plantin promotes the study and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of history, literature, philology, art, philosophy, religion and law, particularly within UNamur's Moretus Plantin University Library.AcronymThematicPromotersHECTORThe interdisciplinary project "Hector Lebrun: mobilités, réseaux et engagements d'un homme de sciences (1866-1960)is a research and heritage enhancement project that aims to study the construction of knowledge and scientific questioning at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The scientific and societal reflections of the time (the place of women at university, links between science and faith, animal experimentation, links between science and the media...) are put into perspective in the light of the contemporary context.Yves Poumay and Anne Roekens
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Cost of a year of university studies
We offer you a non-exhaustive list of fees to consider when registering for a university course.
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SAPEFUN - Community child care
The mission of the non-profit organization "Services d'Aide Pour les Enfants et Familles de l'Université de Namur", abbreviated "SAPEFUN", is to organize, manage, promote and encourage institutions and services to help children and parents within the framework of the Namur university community.
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Press releases
The Press Department of the Communications Administration facilitates contacts between journalists and the University of Namur.In order to get information out beyond the walls of the University, the team regularly drafts and transmits press releases that can provide their insights into current events and dossiers. It also organizes press conferences or press briefings.
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Discover the University of Namur through your unique eyes. Whether you're a future student, a passionate researcher, a visionary entrepreneur, a dedicated teacher, or a parent committed to your child's success, you'll find the personalized resources and information that's right for you on this page.
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Future bachelor student
Are you in rhetoric and about to start your university education? The University of Namur is with you every step of the way. On this page, you'll find a wealth of useful resources to help you with your orientation and enrolment process. You can also discover bachelor's degree programs, learn more about campus life and explore the many opportunities available to you as a student at the University of Namur.
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