Interactive Online Workshop
Are you planning to apply for a Horizon Europe grant and need clear, practical guidance on how to write a competitive proposal?
This interactive workshop is designed for those with beginner or lower-intermediate experience with Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation funding programme. Whether you are applying soon or planning ahead, you’ll gain a clear roadmap to navigate the Horizon Europe proposal process. We’ll take concrete examples from currently open Calls for Proposals from Cluster 5 (Climate, Energy, Mobility) and Cluster 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment), while the same principles apply across other Clusters as well.
What you will learn
By the end of the workshop, you will:
Workshop Format
A compact, hands-on training held in a small group (max. 12 participants) to ensure a tailored and interactive experience. You’ll receive step-by-step instructions on how to prepare a strong proposal, with room for your questions throughout. There will be mini exercises to apply your knowledge right away.
How do I match my project idea with the policy priorities of the Horizon Europe Work Programme?
What exactly should I highlight in the ‘Excellence’ section?
How do I make the ‘Impact’ section persuasive and measurable?
What do I need to include in the ‘Quality and Efficiency of the Implementation’ section?
How do I avoid the most common mistakes in Horizon Europe applications?
What are the expert evaluators looking for, and how do I tailor my proposal to meet those expectations?
Across my professional journey, I have successfully guided organisations and participants in securing funding through tailored advisory services and comprehensive workshops.
With more than 20 years of experience with EU funding programmes and policies, I bring extensive experience with EU proposals from several perspectives: I’ve written successful EU grant applications myself in previous jobs. As a National Contact Point for Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, I advised applicants and beneficiaries. My role as a Project Manager in an EU Executive Agency provided firsthand insights into funding processes and decision-making, including moderating proposal evaluations of thematic experts.
My thorough know-how of EU funding and application strategies equips me to help your project secure the support it needs. With a focus on grants for social inclusion, environmental sustainability and research and innovation, I provide targeted expertise to help you navigate the complexities of EU funding and maximise your project’s impact.
What Makes This Workshop Special
Any questions? Send a message to info[at ]eufundingconsulting.eu and I’ll get back to you asap!
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Expertise in EU grant writing to help you get your project funded
© Astrid Mechel, 2025
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