The Center for Global Engagement, working with CCG, is hosting a virtual session on “Introduction to the Horizon Europe Program: Opportunities for UT Researchers” on Thursday, Nov. 20^th, 9 am to 10 am ET. Please share with your faculty, staff and postdocs to register and attend: https://wkf.ms/3WRvlb2. Once registered, you will be added to a Teams site to access the webinar.

This is an introductory seminar on Horizon Europe, the European Union’s flagship research and innovation funding program. This session aims to equip the University of Tennessee, Knoxville staff and researchers with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully locate and access EU funding opportunities. The program will provide a comprehensive understanding of EU funding mechanisms, principles, and strategies to strengthen international research collaboration. Content will be tailored to the specific needs of participants, taking into account the U.S. research context, institutional priorities, and the evolving EU funding landscape.

Speaker/Facilitator:

Roger Horam, EU funding expert

Main Aims of the Workshop:

1.  To understand the mechanisms and principles related to EU funding.

2.  To identify possible sources of funding to match a concept idea and build solid partnerships.

3.  To make EU funding a natural, strategic part of how the university grows its research.

Key Topics Include:

•Introduction to EU Funding

•Overview of EU Funding Programmes and Opportunities

•Understanding the EU Funding Landscape, Priorities, and Context

•Identifying Relevant EU Funding Sources — with focus on Horizon Europe

•Example Calls for Proposals

•Building Partnerships and Consortia for EU-Funded Projects

•Identifying Potential European Partners and Collaborators

This seminar is ideal for faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and research administrators interested in expanding their international research networks and exploring EU-funded opportunities for global collaboration.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Rachel Rui at the Global Research, Innovation, and Partnership Office.