FLAMES Annual Meeting 2026 @Ghent University

Grant Writing and Its Impact on Research

General:

The FLAMES Annual Meeting (FAM) is a one-day symposium focusing on key methodological and professional skills relevant to researchers across disciplines. In 2026, the Annual Meeting will focus on grant writing and its impact on research careers.

Grant writing plays a central role in shaping academic research agendas, career trajectories, and institutional strategies. Understanding how to write strong proposals, how funding decisions influence research directions, and how grants align with broader career goals is crucial for researchers at all career stages.

During this edition of the FLAMES Annual Meeting, participants will gain insights into the importance of grant writing in academia, acquire key skills for creating successful grant proposals, and explore how grant acquisition influences research and career development. The meeting will also provide a forum to share strategies for aligning grant objectives with broader academic ambitions.

The FLAMES Annual Meeting 2026 will take place on Friday, April 24th, 2026, from 9:00 to 17:00, at Vergaderzaal 3.3, Campus Sterre S2, Ghent University (Krijgslaan 299, 9000 Gent). The event will be held in person.

If you have any questions regarding this year’s annual meeting, feel free to contact us via contact@flames-statistics.be.

Detailed program, speakers, and session information will be announced soon.

Objectives:

• Understand the importance of grant writing in academia
• Acquire key skills for creating successful grant proposals
• Explore how grant acquisition influences research
• Share strategies for aligning grant objectives with broader career goals

Provisional schedule: