The Sakura call for projects for Future Generations aims to promote gender equality in scientific and academic careers. This initiative of the Foundation for Future Generations was launched and made possible thanks to the support of the Sakura Fund for Future Generations.
In practice…
Sakura for Future Generations provides financial support:
- to any initiative (individual or organization) able to demonstrate strong and relevant links with higher education institutions;
- over a period of 3 years, up to a maximum of €42,500 per year
(with the possibility of extending financial support for an additional 2 years, under certain conditions). - Call for projects guidelines(FR)
- Call for projects guidelines(NL)
Why this programme?
Sakura for Future Generations aims to support initiatives that:
- significantly increase the number of women who successfully and with greater confidence navigate the transition from the start of a PhD to establishing a long-term academic career
- go beyond individual support for women by addressing real levers for structural transformation
The ULB has been working for many years to promote gender equality at the university, particularly with regard to academic careers (permanent staff). However, for this work to remain effective, it is essential to continue ‘feeding the pipeline’ at earlier stages of the academic career by addressing the obstacles women face during their PhD, postdoctoral work, and in securing a permanent position. Funding from the Sakura Fund enables us to equip the Delta project with the necessary human resources to implement new and innovative measures to this end.
MEURET Isabelle
Vice-Rector for Academic Policy in charge of diversity and gender policy, sponsor
The steps
1. Call for applications
2027: potential launch of a new call for projects
2. Selection of winners
A selection committee reviews the applications and selects between two and four winning projects. The committee is composed of members of the Sakura Fund’s management committee and independent experts with relevant expertise for the call.
3. Peer learning sessions
These “peer learning” sessions are designed to build a true community of practice, learn from one another, and maintain a high level of motivation. They take place twice a year.
They help ensure sound governance and responsible management of funds.
Current edition…
- Current winners (2025–2028)
- Selection committee
- Latest peer learning session
Support & Partners – SAKURA
This call is an initiative of the Foundation for Future Generations, launched and made possible through the support of the Sakura Fund for Future Generations, which aims to promote gender equality in scientific and academic careers.