Proposal Writing Workshop for Horizon Europe

Proposal Writing Workshop for Horizon Europe


About the event

Luxinnovation’s European Funding Team invites you to an exclusive Proposal Writing Workshop designed to equip researchers, project managers, and research support staff with essential skills to write competitive Horizon Europe proposals. This hands-on training will provide practical insights, expert guidance, and interactive exercises to help participants navigate the complexities of Horizon Europe applications and improve their chances of securing funding.

The workshop is divided into two parts: 
1️⃣ A mandatory online session providing foundational knowledge on Horizon Europe proposals. 
2️⃣ An in-person session tailored to specific funding schemes, where participants will apply their knowledge through practical exercises and expert-led discussions.

Who should attend? 
This training is designed for researchers, project managers, and research support staff directly involved in Horizon Europe proposals.

In-person tracks: 
  • MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) Track: individual fellowships, funding postdoctoral researchers for periods of 24-36 months.
  • Thematic Clusters (Pillar 2) Track: mostly collaborative projects, organized in thematic clusters (e.g., CL1 Health, CL3 Civil Security, CL6 Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment).


Sessions

The workshop is divided into two parts: 
 1️⃣ A mandatory online session providing foundational knowledge on Horizon Europe proposals. 
 2️⃣ An in-person session tailored to specific funding schemes, where participants will apply their knowledge through practical exercises and expert-led discussions. 
Please only choose 1 in-person session. 
Online Session
Mar 21, 2025
7:30 AM11:30 AM

Online session

Description
Welcome and Introductions Horizon Europe Basics - The Funding Program - Goals and Objectives - EC online tools Understanding the Work Program - Program Parts - Types of Action - Submission Requirements Building a Consortium - Project roles - Finding partners - Proposal preparation planning Writing the Actual Proposal - Excellence, Impact, Implementation - Evaluations Process - Cross-cutting Issues - Answering The Topic Text - AI Tools To Aid Proposal Writing Grant Agreement - Rights And Obligations - Budget And Payment
Luxinnovation - Belval
Apr 3, 2025
6:00 AM10:30 AM

In-person session : MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) Track

Description
- Welcome and introduction - Key aspects of MSCA: mobility, training, funding - Impact - Designing an effective communication, dissemination, and exploitation strategy - Developing the training plan - Implementation: Building a work plan - Proposal evaluation and reviewer perspective - Feedback and closure
Luxinnovation - Belval
Apr 4, 2025
6:00 AM10:30 AM

In-person session: Thematic Clusters (Pillar 2) Track

Description
- Welcome and introduction - Reading a thematic work program and a call topic - Matchmaking/Brokerage Pitch Presentation - Excellence: Use of AI/LLMs to improve proposal writing - Impact: Designing an effective communication strategy - Implementation: Building a work plan - Proposal evaluation and reviewer perspective - Feedback and closure

Venue

Address

Luxinnovation - at Maison de l'Innovation 
on the 5th Floor 
5 Av. des Hauts-Fourneaux 
4362 Esch-Belval

Access

By public transport 
By train: Belval-Université, which can be reached by regional and national trains, please visit the website of the railway company CFL
By bus:  To plan your trip and check the timetables, please visit the public transport website mobiliteit.lu.
  • Belval-Université, 3 minutes by foot 
  • Esch-Sur-Alzette, Av. Du Rock'N'Roll,1 minute by foot 
  • Belval, Porte de France, 5 minutes by foot 
Parking 
If you plan to come by car, here are three examples of parkings available nearby: 
  • CFL parking 
  • Delhaize parking 
  • University of Luxembourg parking