Hitchhiker's guide to the Horizon Funding Program: Australia

Published: 25 August 2026| Version 2 | DOI: 10.17632/2hfj6zv69w.2
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Luis Salvador-Carulla, Isabel Moriña, John Ayuso

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A HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE HORIZON FUNDING PROGRAM: AUSTRALIA This resource collection contains recordings and presentation slide decks from a three-part seminar series organised by the University of Canberra (UC) and the Scientific Researchers in Australia-Pacific (SRAP) designed to support Australian researchers, academics, research professionals, and institutions in understanding and engaging with the European Union's Horizon Europe funding program. The series provides practical guidance on navigating Horizon Europe, from understanding its purpose and opportunities to managing projects and participating as an expert evaluator. Session 1: An Introduction to Horizon for Perplexed Australians: What it is and What it isn't Presenter: Prof L. Salvador-Carulla, University of Canberra This session introduces Horizon Europe, explaining its structure, objectives, funding opportunities, and relevance to Australian researchers. It addresses common misconceptions, outlines pathways for participation, and provides practical advice for identifying suitable funding and collaboration opportunities. Session 2: From Planning to Completion: Navigating the Administrative Red Tape of Horizon Calls and Projects Presenter: Ms I. Moriña, Universidad Loyola Andalucía This session explores the complete lifecycle of Horizon projects, including proposal preparation, consortium development, application requirements, budgeting, project implementation, reporting obligations, and compliance requirements. It offers practical insights into successfully managing Horizon projects from planning through to completion. Session 3: Becoming an Evaluator for the Horizon Program: Tips and Mistakes Presenter: Prof J.L. Ayuso, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid This session provides an overview of the Horizon evaluator role, including how to become an evaluator, the evaluation process, assessment criteria, common pitfalls, and recommendations for conducting high-quality proposal reviews. Contents - Video recordings of all three seminar sessions. - PDF copies of presentation slides for each session. This seminar series serves as a valuable reference for individuals seeking to build their knowledge of Horizon Europe, strengthen international research collaboration capabilities, improve grant development and project management skills, and explore opportunities to contribute as a Horizon evaluator.

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