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[ENLIGHT] ENLIGHT Impact Awards 2026-2027

Ghent University is a member of ENLIGHT - a European University Alliance which aims to promote equitable quality of life, sustainability and global engagement through Higher Education transformation.

Impact is at the core of the ENLIGHT mission and, as such, one of its main objectives is to promote a culture of impact within and beyond its partner universities, including the promotion of good practices of impact-driven management and the integration of impact across higher education, research, innovation and engagement activities.

Building on the successful experience of its first three editions, the ENLIGHT Impact Awards 2026 seek to yet again recognise and give visibility to ENLIGHT initiatives that are exemplary in planning for, acting towards, and achieving impact. All members of the awarded teams will be recognised as part of the ENLIGHT Impact Community and assume the role of “ENLIGHT Impact Ambassador”.

About the call and selection procedure

Before you consider applying:

  • Are you sure you are eligible?
    • By ENLIGHT collaborative initiative, we understand an initiative developed within the ENLIGHT context, involving teams from at least 3 different ENLIGHT partner universities. They can be financially supported by the Alliance or not. Examples of eligible initiatives include ENLIGHT Thematic Networks, ENLIGHT Incubator Grants, ENLIGHT+ supported initiatives, or any other ENLIGHT collaborative initiative involving at least 3 different ENLIGHT partner universities.
  • The Awards will be presented during the ENLIGHT Impact Conference at the at the Comenius University Bratislava on the 11th and 12th February 2027. In a three minute pitch, all nominees will need to introduce the impact story of their initiative/ project to all attendees (after having received additional training). That means you or another member of the team needs to be able to attend the conference in person!
  • Besides your team’s contribution to impact, you should show a genuine interest and motivation to commit to and be part of the ENLIGHT Impact Community.
    We are looking for representatives of ENLIGHT collaborative initiatives that are exemplary in planning for, acting towards and achieving impact (linked to education & training, research & innovation, and/or service to society).
  • Time span of the initiative: launched and/or implemented in the last 5 and a half years period (November 2020 – June 2026).
  • Nominations are managed by the initiative coordinator’s home university.

More detailed information about the call and what is in it for you to receive an ENLIGHT Impact Award on the ENLIGHT website.

Interested in applying?

Take part in the internal selection first. Use the application form and send this in before midnight of 12 October 2026 to esther.desmet@ugent.be.

Each ENLIGHT partner university is allowed to submit at least one, and a maximum of three nominations (so if needed we will install an internal selection process). An evaluation panel, comprised of both external and ENLIGHT impact experts, will receive and assess all nominations. During the ENLIGHT Impact Conference the public will vote for the best pitch, representing 10% of the overall score.

14 juli 2026 11:21