4 min read These days, there is truly a multitude of European funding opportunities for scientific research. Each funding scheme is unique, and calls for very specific requirements in order to achieve particular goals and maximize impact. Successfully narrowing down the funding scheme Read more…
3 min read If you are considering to apply for research funding through the ERC funding scheme, it is highly advised to first acquire a firm grasp at the ERC’s very competitive requirements and expectations. Being that ERC strives to fund the most Read more…
4 min read Every Horizon 2020 project application must present an IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) strategy. Should the project be selected for funding, this IPR strategy is expected to be reflected in the Consortium Agreement. The strategy must reflect potential IPR issues that Read more…
8 min read Work packages are both the backbone and building blocks of any Horizon 2020 project. The work package structure is the means through which the concept presented in the project proposal is realized. In other words – first we explain what Read more…
4 min read A Consortium Agreement is a binding contract signed between the partners of a Horizon 2020 collaborative project. The Horizon 2020 Grant Agreement (article 41.3) specifies that: “The beneficiaries must have internal arrangements regarding their operation and coordination to ensure that Read more…
9 min read Whether we’re ready to admit this or not – social media, with its constantly growing selection of platforms, is truly where we spend most of our online time. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that most companies choose to Read more…
11 min read ERC aims to support excellent PIs in executing their frontier research. To successfully achieve this, researchers are awarded with academic freedom that is significantly greater than in other funding schemes. This academic freedom provides PIs with flexibility throughout their research Read more…
8 min read If you are the proud owner(s) of a funded Horizon 2020 project – congratulations! Now, you are not only tasked with executing your innovative and groundbreaking project, but also with seeing through marketing and business activities that aim to maximize Read more…
7 min read Successfully acquiring funding for a Horizon 2020 research project is no doubt the first hurdle any researcher must overcome. Once such a feat is accomplished – it is time to set out and officially execute your research and realize its Read more…
4 min read Researchers that are medical doctors (with or without additional degrees), need to be aware of the unique aspects that can affect their eligibility as ERC candidates. In this context, there are three critical issues to consider: 1. Medical doctor (MD) Read more…