EARMA Conference Prague 2023

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Diversity dimensions and the role of RMAs

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Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables

Category: Good Practice

Topic: Proposal Development

Malin Wikstedt

Challenge-solving research projects need multidimensional and diversified research groups, methodology, design and implementation. Diversity fosters and nurtures innovation, but how can RMAs support researchers in achieving better results through adding diversity dimensions research administration?

An analysis of Horizon Europe ESRs

Decoding the Rosetta Stone: how to understand evaluation summary reports in Horizon Europe

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Case Study

Topic: Proposal Development

Emma Siddall

We will present an analysis of the reviewers’ comments as they related to the Horizon Europe proposal template and evaluation criteria novelties, and also discuss indications as to whether reviewers are being well briefed on the changes that have been introduced between Horizon 2020 and HEU

Custom-made tools for data-driven Research Support

Data tools for EU funding applications made by research supporters for research support and researchers

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Practical Initiatives

Topic: Proposal Development

Maéva Vignes

We will present the comprehensive suite of web applications we have developed at SDU to help researchers and research managers to cut through EU research funding data and maximize the chances of success of EU applications.

Empowering SSH

Empowering Social sciences and Humanities: European centre of the Charles University

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Good Practice

Topic: Proposal Development

Ondrej Daniel

This paper focuses on two examples of best practices in proposal development with activities related to choosing appropriate funding opportunities and couching in grant writing, while reflecting experience of evaluator.

Even an application writing expert needs support

Even an application writing expert PI needs support

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Good Practice

Topic: Proposal Development

Dr. Daniel Vare

Even though many researchers have a black belt in research application writing and especially in the parts regarding the excellence of their scientific work. Modern funding applications highlights the need of involvement of PM already in the proposal phase

HEU Convergence Hub

Converging EU Research Horizons and Deepening Wider Network Intelligence

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Practical Initiatives

Topic: Proposal Development

Hicham Abghay

Widening participation and deepening competencies for collaborative research and innovation through concerted and networked support framed by a learning community of practice deploying an interdisciplinary, transnational & agile HEU Convergence Hub facility animated by selected RMAs from 10 regions.

Horizon Europe Proposal Writing Training

Developing a Horizon Europe Proposal Writing Masterclass training series

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Case Study

Topic: Proposal Development

Tara Murphy

An outline of the evolution of our Masterclass training over the past two years. Our insights - what has worked, what hasn’t worked, our adaptations in content and delivery, the barriers and challenges. Considerations for Research Support training course developers.

Proposal Development Lifecycle

Stronger, Better, Faster! Proposal Development Framework and Tools for Research Managers

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Good Practice

Topic: Proposal Development

Tara Murphy

In this abstract we present our Proposal Development Lifecycle, which consists of four key stages: Exploration, Formation, Application and Finalisation. We will present the core activities per section necessary to build a high-scoring and impactful proposal.

Review to learn

Real applications and reviews - new tool for proposal development

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Good Practice

Topic: Proposal Development

Dr. Anders Wennström

Here I report on an innovative workshop on proposal writing using real applications and reviewers feedback

Sharing experiences on consortium building

Support for consortium building in collaborative research

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Good Practice

Topic: Proposal Development

Sara Nelissen

Composing a solid consortium and managing a collaborative proposal preparation can present a daunting task, especially to first time applicants. This presentation shares best practices of how the KU Leuven Research Support Team for Social Sciences and Humanities organizes this.

Strategic support for HE collaborative proposals

Good practices for supporting the timely preparation of collaborative Horizon Europe project proposals

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Good Practice

Topic: Proposal Development

Mariana Santa-Marta

Coordinating a HE collaborative project requires an efficient and effective organization of different types of information from typically 5-20 project partners to set up a competitive proposal. We will present best practices and actions to support strategically and timely this complex process.

Success Rates of Pillar II Proposals

How to Analyse the Success Rates of Topics in Pillar II (Horizon Europe)

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Methodological Session

Topic: Proposal Development

Seán McCarthy

This presentation demonstrates how to analyse the success rates of Topics in Pillar II (Horizon Europe). Success Rates of over 50% can be seen. Some topics had 100% Success Rate. This information is important for Support Staff when advising researchers on the selection of Pillar II Topics.

Synergies between Horizon Europe and ERDF

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Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Technical Report

Topic: Proposal Development

Dace Karkle

Synergies between Horizon Europe and ERDF programmes

Widening in Practice

Horizon Europe Widening: How can RMAs turn strategies to actions?

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: Good Practice

Topic: Proposal Development

Ladislav Čoček

A practical perspective of the Widening actions from a university which has coordinated a significant number of Twinning, Teaming, and ERA Chair actions. Focus on the role of RMAs in project initiation and design.

‘Small is beautiful’ or ‘bigger is better’?

‘Small is beautiful’ or ‘bigger is better’? Understanding the nature and role of small grant funding in knowledge production

Format: Oral 30 Minutes

Category: 2. Theoretical

Topic: Proposal Development

Dr Oliver Moss

In this paper, we draw upon the findings of a British Academy-funded research project to 1) critically examine the decline of small grant funding; and 2) consider the role of small grant funding in, inter alia, innovation and risk taking, and the maintenance and evolution of disciplines.

"Towards Horizon Europe" projects

Towards Horizon Europe Collaborative Projects - A crosscutting training programme for researchers

Format: Oral 60 Minutes

Category: Good Practice

Topic: Proposal Development

Ms Lise Vinkel

Best practice from developing a course that supports and coaches individual researchers who wants to be partner or coordinator in EU collaborative projects

Building bridges and steering ships

Building bridges and steering ships – bespoken support to coordinators of collaborative EU proposals

Format: Oral 60 Minutes

Category: Interactive Session

Topic: Proposal Development

Mr. Torben Høøck Hansen

The session will take the audience through the development and revision of dedicated support to coordinators of collaborative EU proposals. We will present the UCPH set-up, discuss methods, and dwell upon some of the intricate issues of working with collaborative EU proposals

Case studies of successful proposal development

Lessons learnt from researchers and research managers working together in successful Horizon Europe Pillar II proposals.

Format: Oral 60 Minutes

Category: Discussion Starter

Topic: Proposal Development

Michael Papapetrou

A panel where research managers use case studies of successful Horizon Europe Pillar II proposals to discuss elements of the proposal development process that might have contributed to the success.

The unique case of EIC Pathfinder & EIC Transition

The unique case of EIC Pathfinder & EIC Transition research grants

Format: Oral 60 Minutes

Category: Operational Lessons Learned

Topic: Proposal Development

Mr Yoram Bar-zeev

EIC Pathfinder & EIC Transition are excellent grants, but they only apply to a select research audience, with very unique requirements. There are common pitfalls & challenges about these grants. We’ll provide key insights & tools for RMAs to screen applicants & help throughout the proposal process.

Lean thinking in the design of R&D projects

Lean thinking for the design of research and development in the framework of the European collaborative project

Format: Pecha Kucha

Category: Methodological Session

Topic: Proposal Development

Natalia LOETE

Lean thinking can be useful for researchers who do not have much experience in developing collaborative European projects. It will be highlighted what this means in the case of the setting up of a collaborative European research project and how this influences the creation of the project.

Looking Over the Fence for WIDENING success

RMA as the secret sauce in TWINNING Projects

Format: Pecha Kucha

Category: Case Study

Topic: Proposal Development

Dr John Judge

Focusing on research aspects alone is insufficient for a sustainable long term impact in WIDENING country’s research ecosystem. RMA activities need to be combined with technical research activities to provide the necessary improved support structures.

Storytelling techniques

For more successful grant writing

Format: Pecha Kucha

Category: Discussion Starter

Topic: Proposal Development

Lisan Assen

This presentation will give a brief introduction into storytelling techniques and how research managers can teach these techniques to researchers. This will lead to better grant applications, abstracts, pitches and other forms of communication.

The alarm signals

How to recognise the doomed ideas in pre-award work

Format: Pecha Kucha

Category: Operational Lessons Learned

Topic: Proposal Development

Kaisa Adair

The alarm signals of a doomed project preparation are a familiar thing to all pre-award and idea phase experts: sometimes you just know that it’s not going to work. We present the alarm signals collected from various pre-award units and about 100 professionals working in research organisations.

Transposing EU proposal to US format?

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Format: Pecha Kucha

Category: Operational Lessons Learned

Topic: Proposal Development

Dr Timo Hartikainen

Proposal templates used in the EU for research projects have three sections: excellence, impact, and implementation. US federal agencies have a different approach: the application package consists of several shorter documents. What parts correspond to each other easily or with effort?

Kill the Villain!

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Format: Poster

Category: Methodological Session

Topic: Proposal Development

Philip Hallenborg

Using Storytelling in Scientific Grant Writing

Looking back to move forward

Looking back to move forward: Lessons learnt from TU Delft participation on Horizon Europe Pillar 2 2021-2022 calls

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: Proposal Development

MSc. Fleur Vermeulen-Duijndam

To enhance our understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of proposals submitted under Horizon Europe Pillar 2, we analysed about 40 Evaluation Summary Reports (ESR's) for pillar 2 and around 100 ESR’s of H2020 and HE in total. We identified important trends and learning points.

Managing bottom-up programmes

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships as a mechanism to increase research base and funding pipeline

Format: Poster

Category: Good Practice

Topic: Proposal Development

Paulo Soncini

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship Actions (MSCA PF) is a scheme that runs annually to support researchers and fund excellent research in this poster I will discuss the implementation of a managed process that involves sourcing candidates, training, and writing sprints.

Pre-Award End User Requirements Analysis

End User Requirements Analysis: A Valuable Proposal Development Step

Format: Poster

Category: Discussion Starter

Topic: Proposal Development

Claire Whelan

This submission explores the process of engaging end users in requirements analysis during proposal development phase of the project.

Pre-award services supporting R&I funding goals

HOW PRE-AWARD SERVICES SUPPORT ACHIEVING R&I FUNDING GOALS, CASE 3UAS

Format: Poster

Category: Case Study

Topic: Proposal Development

Henna Kemppainen

The topic of the poster is how pre-award services can support achieving the goals set for R&I funding and how these services are best allocated to different faculty members in universities of applied sciences (UAS).

The Bad and the Ugly: The World of EU Shortnames

Tales from the World of EU Project Short Names and Acronyms

Format: Poster

Category: Operational Lessons Learned

Topic: Proposal Development

Edward Casey

A collection of examples with learnings from project naming - unpronounceables, inappropriate meanings and comical translations.