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Horizon Europe Cluster 2 webinar - opportunity, proposal writing and application submission

This webinar covers the Horizon Europe Cluster 2 opportunity including proposal writing and application submission tips.

 

 

Horizon Europe Funding Opportunities Information Session

7 December 2023 - 09:30 to 17:00, East Room 2, West Hub, Hybrid Event

In Dec 2023, the ROO EU Team organised two hybrid Horizon Europe Information Sessions led by Anne Nierobisch, the European Advisor for the University of Cambridge and the UK MSCA National Contact Point. The sessions were packed with information, and we were delighted to see so much interest from participants.

Below are the recorded sessions from that day.

 

Introduction to Horizon Europe

This session will covers the following points:

  • Introduction to UKRO & your European Advisor
  • Introduction of Horizon Europe (Overview of Pillars)
  • Current Status on UK’s Association to Horizon Europe
  • Changes in Horizon Europe
  • Identifying funding opportunities under Horizon Europe
  • Available Support for Researchers (UK National Contact Points, their roles and the support they can provide)

Recording from 7 December 2023.

 

Pillar II Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness

How to build partnerships

This session provide a detailed Introduction to Pillar II, covering the following points:

  • Overview of 2023-2024 Work Programmes of Clusters and novelties (lump sums, blind evaluations, etc.)
    • Cluster 1: Health 
    • Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society 
    • Cluster 3: Civil Security for Society 
    • Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space 
    • Cluster 5: Climate energy and mobility 
    • Cluster 6: Food, Natural Resources and Agriculture
  • European Partnerships
  • Finding Partners and Building a Consortium
  • Proposal Development

Recording from 7 December 2023.

 

Pillar I: High Level Overview (MSCA programmes and ERC funding)

This session will cover:

  • Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) – introduction to the Scheme, open and forthcoming calls with a focus on:
    • Postdoctoral Fellowships
    • Doctoral Networks
  • European Research Council (ERC) Grants
    • UK Participation
    • Introduction to ERC
    • ERC Grant Schemes
    • Eligibility of the researcher and the host institution for the different ERC schemes
    • ERC Funding levels and time commitment
    • Evaluation Criteria for ERC proposals
    • Upcoming Events

Recording of information session held 7 December 2023.

 

Non-technical aspects of high quality applications under Horizon Europe

How to create a successful application

This session covers:

  • Using the EC Portal to find call topics
  • How to read a call topic description
  • Developing a Proposal
    • How to start and/or repurpose your proposal
    • Tips for success
  • Being an Expert Evaluator
  • Addressing Gender, Ethics and Communication /Dissemination/ Exploitation and Impact in your Proposals

Recording of information session held 7 December 2023.

 

UKRI Cross Research Council Responsive Mode Pilot Scheme: Round 1

A recording of the webinar providing information about the UKRI cross research council responsive mode pilot scheme: round 1, including the scheme objectives, how to apply and how your application will be assessed .

Q&A

Presentation Slides

 

 

Recorded Past Sessions

 

UK Research Office (UKRO) - ERC Funding Opportunities

UKRO organises a range of events about European Research Council (ERC) grants for researchers and UK-based research support staff in our capacity as UK National Contact Point (NCP) for the ERC. These events are designed for researchers who are based in, or moving to, the UK and are interested in applying for the ERC grants, as well as research support staff from UK based institutions. For details of upcoming and past information sessions, please visit UKRO Events.

ERC 2024 Proof of Concept: Call Information (16 November 2023) Presentation slides
ERC 2024 Consolidator Grant: Call Information (26 October 2023)

Watch the recording Passcode: z2ZH!uD

Presentation slides

ERC 2024 Synergy Grant: Call Information

Webinar 1 of 2 (05 September 2023)

Watch the recording Passcode: UXsN6^fM

Presentation slides

Case Study

Copy of Q&A

Programme outline: Session 1 provides an initial overview of the European Research Council and the nature of an ERC Synergy Grant; UK participation in the ERC; eligibility criteria and proposal development.

Please note that this webinar is part one of a two-part series of information webinars on the 2024 Synergy  Grant call

ERC 2024 Synergy Grant: Call Information

Webinar 2 of 2 (07 September 2023)

Watch the recording Passcode: e.0e.6G?

Presentation slides

Programme outline: Session 2 provides information on the submission process, how proposals are evaluated and other elements to consider when designing a project for your big research idea.

Please note that this webinar is part two of a two-part series of information webinars on the 2024 Synergy Grant call.

COST Information Event

Session One (12 July 2023)

Watch the recording Passcode: q25@9S==

Presentation slides

Programme outline: Anyone interested in applying to the COST Open call or those providing support to academic and industry professionals with an interest in COST networks.

COST Information Event

Session Two (19 July 2023)

Watch the recording Passcode: hGxHu02.

Presentation slides

Programme outline: The event will be delivered across two sessions, with the second part covering the following topics:

  • Roles under COST Actions including Lead, Grant holder and Management Committee.
  • Activities reimbursed by COST
  • COST Action submission process, tip and tricks for submissions.
  • Budgeting and reporting
  • Evaluation process
  • Nomination processes

The session is aimed at those with limited understanding of the COST Action opportunities and those attending the session are encouraged to also register for the first part, to provide a basic understanding.

ERC Starting Grant: Call Information

Webinar 1 of 2 (4 July 2023)

Watch the recording Passcode: eY?bR5d&

Presentation slides

Session 1: provides an initial overview of the European Research Council and the nature of an ERC Starting Grant; UK participation in the ERC; eligibility criteria and proposal development.

ERC Starting Grant: Call Information

Webinar 2 of 2 (6 July 2023)

Watch the recording Passcode: JrT8t9#J

Presentation slides

Session 2: provides information on the submission process, how proposals are evaluated and other elements to consider when designing a project for your big research idea.

Marie Curie Doctoral Networks: Overview and Eligibility Rules

Webinar 1 of 3 (13 June 2023)

Watch the recording Passcode: N%uJd3am

Session 1 presentation slides (Overview); Session 1 presentation slide (Prof. Surya Monro and Clare Desplat)

Marie Curie Doctoral Networks: Practical Matters

Webinar 2 of 3 (14 June 2023)

Watch the recording Passcode: +Ng+61v#

Session 2 presentation slides (Practical Matters); Session 2 presentation slides (Richard Mole)

Marie Curie Doctoral Networks: Process for Submission and Evaluation

Webinar 3 of 3 (15 June 2023)

Watch the recording Passcode: N9%12XQc

Session 3 presentation slides

Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships: Overview and Eligibility Rules

Webinar 1 of 3 (6 June 2023)

Watch the recording Passcode: V^.=99jW

Session 1 presentation slides (Overview and Eligibility); Session 1 presentation slides (Case Study)

Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships: Practical Matters

Webinar 2 of 3 (8 June 2023)

Watch the recording Passcode: ^!E1&g+a

Session 2 presentation slides

Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships: Process for Submission and Evaluation

Webinar 3 of 3 (9 June 2023)

Watch the recording Passcode: FU9%p+IY

Session 3 presentation slides

ERC 2023 Advanced Grant: Call Information Webinar 1 of 2 (28 November 2022)

Watch the recording Passcode: AdG2023_1

Session 1 presentation slides

ERC 2023 Advanced Grant: Call Information Webinar 2 of 2 (30 November 2022)

Watch the recording Passcode: AdG2023_2

Session 2 presentation slides

Guest speaker Professor Alessandro Troisi (University of Liverpool), ERC Advanced Grantee on the A-to-B project. His presentation slides are available here (these are brief, make sure you watch his presentation at the end of the recording above)

ERC 2023 Consolidator Grant: Call Information Webinar 1 of 2 (5 October 2022)

Watch the recording passcode: ZX+CRf@3

PDF Presentation Slides - NCP

PDF Presentation Slides - guest speaker, Prof. Matthaiou, Queen's University Belfast

ERC 2023 Consolidator Grant: Call Information Webinar 2 of 2 (6 October 2022)

 

Watch the recording passcode: %g^19e9?

PDF Presentation Slides - NCP

ERC 2023 Synergy Grant Information Webinar, Session 1 (27 June 2022)

Watch the recording passcode: fGW22h%&

NCP Presentation 

ERC 2023 Synergy Grant Information Webinar, Session 2 (29 June 2022)

Watch the recording passcode: 1Z.kW!T5

NCP Presentation 

ERC 2022 Proof of Concept Call: Virtual Q&A (18 November 2021)

Presentation slides PDF

 

Wellcome Trust

Plenary

An overview of our ambition to transform our understanding of life, health and wellbeing by the Director of Wellcome's Discovery Research team. He'll outline our approach and describe how we will support researchers to answer big questions and overcome barriers to progress.

Link to recording here.

 

How Discovery Research supports early and mid-career researchers

An in-depth view of Early Career Awards and Career Development Awards - our open mode funding schemes aimed at those at the early/mid stages of their research careers who wish to establish their research identity or develop their career by leading a research programme.

Link to recording here.

 

Discovery Awards - What is Wellcome looking for?

 A deep dive into Discovery Awards - our open mode funding scheme aimed at established investigators and teams.

Link to recording here.

 

Directed Activities for Discovery Research

An overview of how Wellcome's Discovery Research team tackles big research challenges, builds partnerships and supports infrastructure.

Link to recording here.

 

Research Environment

An overview of Wellcome's approach to the research environment and what this means for funding applications. The session will also explore examples of what a fully-embedded approach to research environment could look like.

Link to recording here.

 

New funding system and updated policies

This session is aimed at anyone with an interest in gaining an early view of Wellcome's new application system and a briefing on recent changes in funding policies but is particularly relevant for research managers and administrative staff.

Link to recording here