Getting Ready for Pillar II Proposals

How Partners are Selected for Pillar II (Horizon Europe)

Overview of the Course

This course is designed for researchers who are newcomers to Pillar II (Horizon Europe). The course first describes Pillar II so that researcher can identify opportunities. The course then examines how Consortia are formed and how to promote research expertise at a European Level.

This course is a preparation for Newcomers for the course 'How to Write a Competitive Proposal for Pillar II'

(The workshop does not cover Financial Rules, Legal Rules, Ethics, Data Management etc.)

Delivery of Course: On-line (Zoom)

Target Audience: Researchers planning to participate in Pillar II Proposals.

The course is NOT open to Private Consultants

Course Presenters: Dr. Seán McCarthy and Sylvia McCarthy (EU Policy Analyst)

Duration: 45 Minute sessions

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

Contents of Course

Module 1: Identifying Opportunities in Pillar II

Structure and Terminology of Pillar II

Opportunities for researchers in Pillar II

Sources of information for Pillar II Proposals

Module 2: How Pillar II Work Programmes are Designed

From EU Policies to Pillar II Work Programmes

How Expert Groups are Consulted for Pillar II Topics

The Role of CSAs (Coordination and Support Actions)

Module 3: How Partners are Selected for Pillar II Proposals

How to Judge a Winning Consortium

How Coordinators select Core Partners

How the Consortium Partners are Selected

Module 4: How to Network at a European Level

How to Identify Strategic Partners

Branding and Visibility at a European level

The Role of European Conferences

Module 5: Sources of Ideas for Pillar II Proposals

Sources of Ideas for RIAs (Research and Innovation Actions)

Sources of Ideas for IAs (Innovation Actions)

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 130,000 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

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.