Events
Explore upcoming events to support and guide you on all aspects of EU funding.
European Funding Events @ The University of Glasgow
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships Information Session: 18th March 2025
The objective of PFs is to support researchers’ careers and foster excellence in research. The Postdoctoral Fellowships action targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. PFs help researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors.
This online session will provide supervisors and potential applicants with an overview of the funding scheme, with presentations from a current supervisor (Dr. Davide Dominoni) and current fellow (Dr. Arianna Passarotto).
View recording here via OneDrive (registrants only)
The 2025 call is expected to open on 8th May. Find out more about the scheme here.
Horizon Europe Funding Information Session: 20th February 2025
The UofG Overseas Team supports your engagement in EU-funded research and innovation programmes, providing hands-on support for funding applications and awards, post-award financial reporting and project management.
Horizon Europe is the EU’s research and innovation funding programme. It is fully open to UK researchers once again, which means UK researchers can participate on equal terms with those in EU member countries. This online session will highlight the available funding opportunities through Horizon Europe and outline the support provided by this team.
View recording here via OneDrive (you must be a university employee/student to watch).
Horizon Association Information Session (Dec 2023/Jan 2024)
From the 1st January 2024, Horizon Europe - the EU’s research and innovation funding programme, is now fully open to UK researchers once again, meaning full and equal participation to those in EU member countries.
The Overseas Team recently delivered two online information sessions for all staff, researchers, academics and professional services staff who want to learn more about UK participation in Horizon Europe and what UK Associations means.
View recording here via OneDrive (you must be a university employee to watch).
European Commission (EC)
Horizon Implementation Day: Finding opportunities and submitting a proposal in Horizon Europe
13th March 2025 830-1130am (930-1230 Brussels time)
Free Webinar, no registration or sign-in required.
Horizon Implementation Day: Grant Agreement Preparation in Horizon Europe
20th March 2025 830-1145am (930-1245 Brussels time)
Free Webinar, no registration or sign-in required.
Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe: How does it work? How to write a proposal?
27th March 2025 900-1100am (1000-1200 Brussels time)
Free Webinar, no registration or sign-in required.
Horizon Implementation Day: Grant Management in Horizon Europe
3rd April 2025 830-1200 (930-100 Brussels time)
Free Webinar, no registration or sign-in required.
Workshop on MSCA Individual Fellowships
The recording of CONNECTS-UK’s session from 27 March 2025 provides a comprehensive look at the MSCA Individual Fellowships. It delves into:
- the details of the application of process,
- covering types of fellowships,
- eligibility,
- requirements and key stages,
- as well as resources such as the MCAA.
Four successful MSCA fellows covering all research fields explained their own application process and gave crucial advice, tips and strategies to deliver a successful proposal.
This recorded session now serves as a thorough informational and strategical guide for any researchers interested in applying for a MSCA Individual Fellowship.
Horizon Europe info days in May 2025:
Horizon Europe info days - Cluster 1
Horizon Europe info day - Cluster 2
Horizon Europe info days - Cluster 4
Horizon Europe info days - Cluster 5
Horizon Europe info days - Cluster 6
Horizon Europe info days - EU Missions
Horizon Europe info days - WIDERA Work Programme 2025
Horizon Europe - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks 2025 - Call info day
24th June 2025 830-11.30 (930-1230 Brussels time)
Free Webinar, no registration or sign-in required. Download agenda
EC MSCA Staff Exchanges 2024 Information Session
15th Nov 2024. Free webinar. MSCA Staff Exchanges Information Session presentation
Upcoming European Commission events
European Research Council (ERC)
ERC info sessions for Widening European Participation : 6th & 12th March 2025
How to apply for an ERC grant? How to write a successful proposal? How to find support? These info sessions will provide practical guidance to researchers and research support teams based in universities or research centres. The focus will be on ERC individual grants: StG, CoG and AdG.
ERC 2025 Work Programme - Q&A Webinar : 12th September 2024
Over €2.7 billion will be available in ERC research grants for 2025. What are the new funding opportunities, the budget allocations, the calendar, and the conditions?
Angela Liberatore and José Labastida from the ERC Executive Agency will present the plans for 2025 and answer questions from viewers.
Upcoming ERC events
UK Research Office, Brussels
UKRO offer a wide range of events to support the UK's involvement in Horizon Europe.
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CALL DEADLINE 24TH JUNE 2025: MSCA COFUND 2025
CALL DEADLINE 14TH JAN 2025: ERC CONSOLIDATOR
CALL DEADLINE 27TH NOV 2024: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks Call
Virtual Info Session on the 2024 MSCA Doctoral Networks Call (7th June 2024)
This is event is aimed at potential applicants and stakeholders, providing them with the key aspects of the call, including specifics on Joint and Industrial doctoral networks. There will also be an opportunity to ask speakers questions.
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2024 Call Information Webinar: Session 1 (2nd July 2024)
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2024 Call Information Webinar: Session 2 (3rd July 2024)
This series of two webinars will provide applicants with a comprehensive overview of the application process, including eligibility criteria, budget, practical advice for writing the proposal and guidance on submission and evaluation rules.
CALL DEADLINE 6th NOV 2024: ERC Synergy Grants 2024
ERC 2025 Synergy Grant: Call Information Webinar (30th August 2024)
CALL DEADLINE 15th OCT 2024 : ERC Starter Grants 2024
ERC 2025 Starting Grant: Call Information Webinar 1 of 2 (29th July 2024)
ERC 2025 Starting Grant: Call Information Webinar 2 of 2 (1st August 2024)
This series of two webinars aims to provide applicants with a detailed overview on writing their proposal and explaining the evaluation procedure once the application is submitted.
CALL DEADLINE 11TH SEP 2024: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship Call
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 Call Information Webinar: Session 1 (14th May 2024)
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 Call Information Webinar: Session 2 (15th May 2024)
This series of two webinars aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive overview on the 2024 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship Call. Attendees will be given information to submit a successful application, including the MSCA eligibility criteria, available budget, and submission and evaluation rules, as well as practical advice on proposal writing.
CALL DEADLINE 29TH AUG 2024: ERC Advanced Grant 2024
ERC Advanced Grant 2024 Applicants Webinar (19th August 2024)
ERC 2024 Advanced Grant: Call Information Webinar 1 of 2 (10th June 2024)
ERC 2024 Advanced Grant: Call Information Webinar 2 of 2 (12th June 2024)
This series of two webinars aims to provide applicants with a detailed overview on writing their proposal and explaining the evaluation procedure once the application is submitted.
Upcoming UKRO events