Transforming Ideas into Impactful Discoveries Across Disciplines

BU offers internal research grants ranging from €15,000 to €85,000 for faculty and postdoctoral researchers. We also assist in securing external funding from EU Horizon programs, industry partners, and international foundations. Seed grants of €5,000-€12,000 are available for pilot studies and preliminary research.

Yes! Undergraduate research assistants receive stipends of €400-€800 per month for 10-20 hours/week. Graduate research fellows earn €1,200-€1,800 monthly. We also offer competitive scholarships covering tuition and living expenses for PhD candidates engaged in full-time research (€18,000-€24,000 annually).

Submit a research proposal through our online portal, including project objectives, methodology, budget breakdown, and expected outcomes. Applications are reviewed quarterly by our Research Committee. Faculty mentors can assist in proposal development. Typical review time is 4-6 weeks, with funding decisions communicated via email.

Browse our research project directory on the student portal or contact faculty directly via email. Attend our quarterly "Research Open House" events to meet principal investigators. Submit your CV and a brief statement of interest. Many projects recruit new team members at the start of each semester, with applications typically opening 6-8 weeks beforehand.

Absolutely! International students on valid study visas can participate in on-campus research. Paid research positions are available for students with work authorization. Remote/virtual research roles are also offered for certain projects. International collaboration opportunities allow students to work with partner institutions in their home countries.

Student researchers receive faculty mentorship, access to specialized labs and equipment, training in research methodologies, and support for conference presentations. We provide workshops on academic writing, data analysis, and ethics. Top student projects are nominated for institutional awards and external competitions with prizes up to €3,000.

Contact our Research Partnerships Office to discuss collaboration models including sponsored research, joint ventures, contract research, and consultancy services. We offer flexible IP arrangements and can establish dedicated research centers. Partnerships typically begin with a needs assessment meeting, followed by proposal development and formal MOU signing.

Partners gain access to cutting-edge research facilities, specialized expertise, and talented student pools for recruitment. Projects may qualify for tax incentives and government co-funding. We provide customized solutions to real-world challenges, rapid prototyping capabilities, and opportunities for technology transfer and patent licensing.

Yes! Alumni can serve as industry advisors, provide field expertise, facilitate industry connections, or sponsor research projects aligned with their professional interests. Our Alumni Research Network organizes quarterly webinars and offers mentorship opportunities. Alumni contributions have resulted in 12+ collaborative projects since 2023.