TRAINING: “The Fundamentals of European Funding for Research and Innovation”
Training duration: 0.5 day
Date: October 15, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: 63 La Canebière, Marseille
Mission Europe for Research (MER) is offering a training session to help you take advantage of the opportunities provided by Horizon Europe.
The goal is to help you better understand European funding for research and innovation, master its specific features, and be able to apply this knowledge in your professional setting.
Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:
• Understand the complex ecosystem of European research and funding
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities within the Horizon Europe program
• Enhance the appeal and visibility of your research projects, your team, and your research unit
PROGRAM
Understanding the Horizon Europe program
• Understanding its philosophy and overall strategy
• Exploring its fundamentals: structure, framework, and calls for proposals
Measuring the added value of a European project
•Identifying the opportunities offered by Horizon Europe for your research and your laboratory
•Measuring the benefits of European funding
Navigating the local ecosystem
•Identifying key stakeholders in the Aix-Marseille region involved in project submissions
•Knowing who to turn to for help structuring and optimizing your European project
Understanding the life cycle of a European project
•Mastering the different stages of a European application and the relevant contacts
Audience: Researchers, early-career researchers, project managers, and research support staff
from campus units or departments.
Speakers:
Victor SOKOLOVICTH - European Project Manager - MER
Hélène DAVID - European Project Manager - MER
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This training is part of a series of courses currently being developed within the MER. The following courses are planned for the future: setting up collaborative European projects (Pillar 2 – Horizon Europe), management of selected projects (administrative and financial implications), the “Lauréat” program (my role as a project coordinator or manager), integrating the European strategy into my research unit…
Registration contact: lucile.dumon@univ-amu.fr
