The training session, organized as part of the Bridging the Migration and Urban Studies Nexus (BROAD-ER) Project (https://broad-er.eu/), warmly welcomes Eda Özdek, Head of EU Funding Services at White Research. This session was part of the BROAD-ER International Summer School titled “Urban Migration Governance: Policy, Practice and Research,” held from June 3-14, 2024. The session on June 6, 2024, specifically aimed at equipping researchers and project managers with essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate the Horizon Europe framework successfully.
Welcome to the BROAD-ER Project’s comprehensive training session on accessing and managing EU research funding, presented by Eda Özdek, Head of EU Funding Services at White Research. This session was part of the BROAD-ER International Summer School titled “Urban Migration Governance: Policy, Practice and Research,” held from June 3-14, 2024. The session on June 6, 2024, specifically aimed at equipping researchers and project managers with essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate the Horizon Europe framework successfully.
In this video, you will learn:
-Overview of EU Funding Mechanisms: Introduction to Horizon Europe’s structure, including its three main pillars and thematic clusters. Detailed explanation of various funding instruments such as Research & Innovation Actions, Innovation Actions, Coordination and Support Actions, SME Instrument, ERC Grants, and Marie Curie Fellowships.
-Building Effective Consortia: Importance of strategic partnerships and collaboration. Steps to identify, evaluate, and formalize partnerships. Tools and resources for finding and engaging potential partners.
-Writing Competitive Proposals: Practical tips for clear and compelling proposal writing. Aligning project ideas with EU policies and societal challenges. Substantiating impacts and outlining dissemination strategies. -Managing Funded Projects: Key aspects of project management from application to implementation. Setting clear objectives, monitoring progress, and managing risks.
-Tracking Impact Pathways: Understanding scientific, societal, and economic impact pathways. Developing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
-Tools and Resources: Introduction to useful platforms like the Funding and Tenders Portal, Horizon Dashboard, CORDIS, and Horizon Results Platform. This training session is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in EU-funded research projects. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or new to the field, this video will provide you with the insights and tools needed to enhance your funding proposals and project management skills.
About the Speaker: Eda Özdek has over 18 years of experience in international funding, lobbying, and project management. She has worked extensively with various EU funding programs, including TUBITAK, IPA, FP7, H2020, and Horizon Europe. Her expertise spans multiple fields such as cultural heritage, migration, climate change, smart cities, ERC, and EIC.
About BROAD-ER: BROAD-ER is an EU-funded Twinning Project. BROAD-ER aims to build a Research Excellence Network that fosters interdisciplinary research and training at the nexus of migration and urban studies. BROAD-ER is a collaboration between Pompeu Fabra University in Spain, the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and Koç University in Turkey. Its main goal is to close the research gap within the European Research Area (ERA) by establishing innovative and interdisciplinary approaches, while also increasing research and innovation capacities in Turkey in emergent fields of migration and urban studies.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation under agreement No. 101079254. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.