Available courses

Course image European Union for Beginners
European Union

Have you ever received a clear and concise explanation about EU's history and institutions?

If not, please, enroll to this course. You will obtain an overview of the EU history, itch 8 institutions with especial focus on the most relevant for Research and Innovation. As well as contact persons relevant for NCPs and their respective roles.


Course image HE Partnerships: navigating a unique collaborative research instrument
Horizon Europe programme

UPCOMING


This course provides an overview on the European Partnerships of Horizon Europe and key considerations for those interested in participating. For each Partnership, it is highlighted the organisations behind its establishment, its aims, main activities and a selected project.



Course image HORIZON EUROPE – about the Programme
Horizon Europe programme

Would you like to understand the overall mission and basic rules of the Horizon Europe programme?

If so,  please, register to this course. You will find the most relevant information about the program as well as the ways of finding information about specific areas of your interest.


Course image From topic idea to proposal submission
Horizon Europe programme

A major part of an NCP’s job is to advise on project ideas and proposal writing.

Therefore, it is very important to understand the entire journey from a call topic and proposition of an idea, the development of a project idea, the process of writing and the submission within the Horizon Europe portal.


Course image Participants in HE projects
Horizon Europe programme

Would you like to know more about the conditions for participation in HE projects and the different types of participants?

This course contains extensive information about which entities and from which countries can participate in HE projects, as well as the rules and characteristics of the consortium.


Course image Introduction to "Excellent Science"
Pillar 1

Throughout this course, you will get basic knowledge about Pillar 1’s programmes - ERC, MSCA and Research Infrastructures- . You will be able to signpost your clients to the Pillar 1 programmes that are relevant to them and point out the important


Course image EIT crash course for NCPs
Pillar 3

Do you know the opportunities offered by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) and its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KIC)?

The course will help you to navigate into the complex EIT landscape, and to find the important information that you may need about it. All of it, in a fast and smoothly way.


Course image Budgeting in HE projects
Legal and financial issues

UPCOMING


A well-set budget is one of the key elements of successful HE project implementation but also one of the most complex elements. 

The course brings guidance through the overall budgeting process during the HE project proposal preparation phase with regard to the different forms of funding (actual costs, lump sums, unit costs) and project schemes (RIA, IA, CSA, ERC, MSCA).


Course image Ethics in Research and Research Integrity
Ethics

In this course, you will learn about the concepts of research integrity and research misconduct, the ethically sensitive areas in research, and the eligible activities supported by Horizon Europe. This course also covers information about the Ethics Review Procedure in Horizon Europe.


Course image Welcome in your new life as an NCP
NCP skills

Are you a newly nominated NCP and you would like to understand better your role and expected activities?

If so, please, enroll to this course and you will get all the information you need to successfully perform your new role.


Course image Welcome to your new role as Partner Country NCP
NCP skills

This course has the aim of informing EU Partner Countries NCPs about their role within the Horizon Europe programme and the expected activities that will be required from them, as well as the main support services that EU Partner Countries NCPs should guarantee to their clients.


Course image Quick course through the tools of the Funding and Tenders Portal
NCP skills

The course presents the use of the Funding and Tenders portal in terms of searching for new funding opportunities, identifying partners, finding sources of support, and submitting proposals. The  Horizon Dashboard's applications are also explained.