How to Support Pillar II Proposals (Horizon Europe)
 

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How to Support Researchers in Writing Competitive Proposals for Pillar II  (Horizon Europe)

(Training Course for Research Support Staff)

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Overview of the Course

This course is designed for Research Support Staff who have participated in Zoom Workshops 1 to 6. This workshop summarises the type of support needed by researchers and when the support is needed.

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

 

Delivery of Course:  Online (ZOOM)

Target Audience: Research Support Staff for Pillar II Proposals

The course is NOT suited to newcomers to Horizon Europe. See Newcomers to Horizon Europe 

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

Duration: 45 Minute Session

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

 

Contents

Module 1: How to Support Researchers
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Different Categories of Researchers (by Experience and Attitude)

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The Mindset of a Researcher

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How to 'Consult'

Module 2: Levels of Support for Researchers
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Level 1 to Level 5 Support

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When the Support is delivered

Module 3: Level 1,  Level 2 and Level 3 Support

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Key Sources of Information

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The Proposal Forms

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The Evaluation Forms (Remote Evaluation)

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The Consensus Report 

Module 4: Level 4 Support (Draft Work Programmes)
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How to Analyse a Pillar II Work Programme

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Proposal Clinics (Screening Proposals)

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How to Organise Proposal Clinics

Module 5: Level 5 Support (Strategic Planning)
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Proposal Intelligence of Pillar II Topics

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Strategic Networking at a European Level

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

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.