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How to Write a Competitive Proposal for EIC Pathfinder

(Pillar III Horizon Europe)

(Onsite or Online (Zoom) Course)

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Overview of the Course

This  course is designed to train researchers how to write a Competitive Proposal for the EIC Pathfinder calls in Horizon Europe.

Delivery of Course: The course can be delivered onsite (in the University or Research Centre) or Online (via Zoom)

Target Audience: Researchers Coordinating an EIC Pathfinder proposal in Universities and Research Centres

                            The course is NOT open to Private Consultants or National Contact Points.

Course Presenters: Dr. Seán McCarthy 

                                 Sylvia McCarthy (EU Policy Analyst)

 

Duration: 45-minute Workshop

                

Bookings and Enquiries: Send an email to mary.mccarthy@hyperion.ie

Contents of Workshop

Module 1: Background to EIC Pathfinder Programme

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Background to Pillar III in Horizon Europe

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Background to the EIC (European Innovation Council)

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Background to EIC Pathfinder (Open)

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Background to EIC Pathfinder Challenges

Module 2: How EIC Pathfinder Proposals are Evaluated

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The Evaluation forms for EIC Pathfinder

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The Evaluation Process for EIC Pathfinder

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The Role of the 'Programme Managers'

Module 3: How to Screen EIC Pathfinder Proposals

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Proposal Clinic for EIC Pathfinder

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Template for Presentation of the Proposal Idea

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How to Explain the Impact of an EIC Pathfinder Proposal

Programme Designers and Presenters

                                

Dr. Seán McCarthy 

In 2021 the European Commission published a list of the top 100 universities and research organisations participating in Horizon 2020. Dr. McCarthy has delivered training courses in 78 of these top 100 universities and research organisations in Horizon 2020.Seán has been active in the Framework programmes since 1980. He has been involved in over 150 research proposals to the Framework programmes and has participated in over 60 Framework projects. In 16 of these projects Seán was the coordinator.  Today, he does not participate in the Framework programmes but concentrates on designing and delivering training courses. Since 1995 over 80,000 participants have attended his courses in 29 countries. He has presented training courses on the Framework programmes in over 290 research centres throughout Europe (www.hyperion.ie/clients.htm).

 

Sylvia McCarthy (EU Policy Analyst)

Sylvia is an EU Policy Analyst. Based in Brussels since 2008, Sylvia has worked in the European Parliament and various EU consultancies and representations.
Sylvia has a Bachelor’s degree in European Studies (University College Cork,Ireland) and a Master’s degree in International Politics and Europe (University of Warwick, UK).

Limitation of Liability

This webpage has been designed to help researchers prepare proposals for Horizon Europe. Every effort has been made to ensure complete and accurate information concerning the material presented in this webpage. However, Hyperion Ltd cannot be held legally responsible for any mistakes in printing or faulty instructions contained within the templates. The authors appreciate receiving notice of any errors or misprints.There are no warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, made with respect to the materials or any information provided to the user herein. Neither the author nor publisher shall be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the contents of this webpage.