The faculty of BMS wants to congratulate Le Anh Long (Public Administration section) on receiving the Re.connect Fellowship! This fellowship is awarded by the University of Münster, one of UT’s Global Academic Partners, to international researchers who used to research at University of Münster and now are based in universities within Europe. The aim of these grants is to support the reconnection with former hosts in Münster and promote the initiation or enhancement of sustainable research cooperation. For the University of Twente and the University of Münster, this means that we are taking our cooperation to the next level, building on numerous successful initiatives such as the recent Interreg A project BRIDGE.
The fellowship is hosted by the Institute for Political Science (IfPol) at the University of Münster, from which Professor dr. Oliver Treib will act as a sponsoring professor. The fellowship will focus on developing joint research proposals in areas including energy transition, sustainable development, social welfare, and democratic resilience. Over the past year, collaboration has intensified, resulting in a growing network of researchers working towards Horizon Europe funding.
Activities will include organising an annual matchmaking event for grant writing, co-hosting a seminar on climate change, and supporting colleagues in setting up new projects. Close cooperation with UT’s SBD and UM's SAFIR teams will help identify funding opportunities and strengthen regional impact.
Energy research is an emerging priority at the University of Twente, where there is strong interest in working with IfPol’s expertise in European policy and energy governance. Given the shared commitment of Germany and the Netherlands to the energy transition, this collaboration aims to deliver meaningful contributions supported by cross-border innovation.
For more information about partnership opportunities, please contact Margriet Dekkers (m.a.h.dekkers@utwente.nl).
