Experience with Horizon Europe programme
Over the last few months I have applied to different roles in project offices of research centres, SME's and consultant agencies. I am eager to get hands-on in the management of innovative projects, and that explains why in most of the interviews I was asked the same question.
"What is your experience with the Horizon Europe work programme?"
The first time I was asked, I was caught off guard and wondered How am I supposed to have experience with HE programme? I mean, during my thesis I got experience with the Interreg-POCTEFA programme, I have given feedback to colleagues preparing Marie Curie proposals, and collaborated with ERC grantees... Do any of these experiences count?
My current answer is: yes, they count, but they're not enough.
If you're in a similar position and want to learn about Horizon Europe programme, let me share some of the free content I've found helpful.
Horizon Europe website
The official website of the Horizon Europe programme is probably the best place to start. It's filled with updated documentation, but it can feel overwhelming to dive into.
Horizon Europe NCP Virtual Campus
The Horizon Europe NCP Virtual Campus is a EU-funded platform offering online courses about Horizon Europe programme. It's an excellent way to gain knowledge and earn a badget that shows you've completed the course activities. They offer courses on the following topics:
- European Union
- Horizon Europe programme
- Pillar 1
- Pillar 2
- Pillar 3
- Legal and financial issues
- Proposal preparation-submission-evaluation
- Cross-cutting elements: Gender, Ethics, NCP skills
Europa Media Trainings
Europa Media Trainings offers courses, webinars, and consultancy services for the European science and technology community. You can easily find recorded webinars and free documentation in their website. From time to time they host free live webinars about different aspects of Horizon Europe proposals. For example, last week, I attended a series of live webinars covering:
- How to submit your Horizon Europe proposal right
- European Partnerships in the draft Horizon Europe Work Programmes for 2025
- Actual cost grant budgeting
- Impactful Communication and Dissemination in Section 2.2
- Gender dimension in your Horizon Europe proposal
If you know of any other free resources that provide comprehensive guidance, helpful manuals, and courses to help support my journey to mastering Horizon Europe programme, feel free to contact me!
Horizon Europe guidance and manuals.
Check Horizon Europe NCP Virtual Campus courses here.
Check Europa Media Training resources.
