TOGETHERNESS, an Erasmus+ project hosted by the ULB OpenLab, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for a series of online digital badges and micro-credentials in Community Engaged Research (CER).
The initiative aims to strengthen long-term collaborations between universities and their local communities, supporting researchers, educators, students, professional staff, and community partners in developing meaningful partnerships that address societal challenges.
Opportunities for Educators
Application deadline extended: Monday, 13 September
Two digital badges are designed specifically for teaching staff interested in developing collaborations with Brussels-based stakeholders within their courses, creating benefits for both students and the wider community.
More information and applications for these two badges are available here.
Opportunities for Researchers, PhD Candidates, Staff and Community Partners
Application deadline: Monday, 13 July
In partnership with Technological University Dublin, the programme also offers digital badges for researchers, doctoral candidates, university staff, and community partners who wish to collaborate on real-world challenges and contribute to positive social change.
Participants will join an international online learning environment and have the opportunity to:
- Explore Community Engaged Research and discover how it can enhance their practice;
- Develop skills in collaboration, co-design, and partnership working;
- Connect with community partners, researchers, and peers from different institutions;
- Build and develop research ideas that respond to societal needs and priorities.
Applications are now open for:
- Individual Digital Badges:
- Micro-Credential in Theories and Practices of Community Engaged Research (5 ECTS credits): https://togetherness-project.eu/get-involved/digital-badges-on-communit…
All programmes are fully funded for participants during the 2026–2027 academic year.
Places are limited to 30 participants per badge. Applicants should have a sufficient level of English to participate in online activities with an international cohort.
Those interested in strengthening their work with communities and developing collaborative approaches to research are strongly encouraged to apply.
For further information, please contact Etienne.Toffin@ulb.be. Please also feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues, PhD candidates, and community partners involved in collaborative research activities.