FAQ RefoRC

1. What is RefoRC?

RefoRC is the Reformation Research Consortium, the academic department of Refo500, the international platform for knowledge, expertise, ideas, products and activities in the field of 500 year reformation.

2. Why is there a RefoRC?

On each continent universities and research centers face the challenge of meeting accreditation standards, acquiring funds, attracting and training young scholars and accomplishing internationally recognized and peer reviewed output. Refo500 has a growing number of partners that share this challenge and therefore it is natural and inherent to the platform function of Refo500 to bring these institutions together in the Reformation Research Consortium.

3. How can I join RefoRC?

Membership of RefoRC is open to universities and research institutions that are partner of Refo500. You can join by applying for a RefoRC membership. Read here how you can become a partner of Refo500.

4. Why do I have to apply for a RefoRC membership?

A procedure of application has been set up to jointly and openly safeguard international academic standards and to guarantee the Refo500 principles of Connection, Cooperation and Quality (CCQ) towards all partners involved.

5. How do I apply?

You can easily apply for a RefoRC membership through our website. Just go to the application form. 

6. What do I pay for a RefoRC membership?

RefoRC membership is free, but you have to be a Refo500 partner. Read here our Guidelines for membership.

7. Why must I be active when joining RefoRC?

So that RefoRC can create a place where all can benefit as much as possible from their membership. This activity implies taking responsibility for one of the RefoRC projects, or bringing in your own projects.

8. What are the RefoRC projects?

Click here to see all the RefoRC projects.

9. What projects can I bring in?

Read here the criteria for projects you want to bring in RefoRC.

10. What can I expect after filling in the application form?

RefoRC will contact you. Applications will be reviewed and decided upon by the Board of RefoRC twice a year.

11. How can I contact you for other questions?

Use the contact form of RefoRC for all your other questions.