Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

KUL is currently by far the largest university in Belgium in terms of research funding and expenditure, and is a charter member of LERU (League of European Research Universities). KUL conducts fundamental and applied research in all academic disciplines with a clear international orientation. In the Reuters Top 100 of the World’s most innovative institutions, KUL is listed as the first European university. In Horizon 2020, KUL is currently involved in more than 400 projects. To date, over 100 ERC grants involving KUL researchers (including affiliates with VIB and IMEC) confirm that KUL is a breeding ground and attractive destination for the world’s best researchers. The success in the FP7 and Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions is a manifestation of the three pillars of KUL: research, education and service to society. In Horizon 2020, KUL is involved in 75 Innovative Training Networks, and hosts 47 MSCA Individual Fellows. The Section of Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity Conservation is one of the three large sections within the Department. Because of its long-standing expertise in research on the ecology of ponds and lakes, on zooplankton ecology and evolution, and on research on ecological responses to global change of the research groups in the Section of Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity Conservation, as well as the high profile research and application oriented environment provided by KUL, KUL fits very well as a partner in PONDERFUL. For more information please check: https://www.kuleuven.be/