The NCP_WIDERA.NET project invites internationally leading research institutions from Spain, Germany, Italy and Finland, to host a three-day study visit consisting of promising researchers or research managers and administrators* (RMAs) from Widening countries**.
The main objective of study visits is to provide researchers, research managers and administrators (RMAs) from Widening countries with the opportunity to access excellent practices and networks. We believe that by visiting leading research organisations, the Widening participants can learn valuable lessons and share them back home to increase the competitiveness of their organisations.
* Research management can take many shapes: research policy advisers, research managers, financial support staff, data stewards, research infrastructure operators, knowledge transfer officers, business developers, knowledge brokers, and innovation managers, according to WIDERA WP 2021-2022, page 75.
**Widening countries perform below the EU average in Research and Innovation. According to Horizon regulations, they are the following:
- Member states: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia
- Associated countries to Horizon Europe: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo 2, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Morocco, Tunisia, Ukraine, Faroe Islands
Benefits to the Host Organisations
Host Organisations could observe many benefits which could be linked, but not limited, to the following:
- Access funding opportunities available under the WIDERA programme area of Horizon Europe for providing mentorship for the advancement of research-based organisations and ecosystems in Widening countries
- Explore collaboration options under the Hop-On facility, other Horizon Europe funding opportunities, or other EU programmes and instruments.
- Explore interdisciplinary approaches in their research activities
- Enhancing their international cooperation activities by expanding their collaborative network in the Widening countries.
Timeline of Study Visits
NCP_WIDERA.NET project foresees at least 6 study visits throughout its duration (until January 2025).
The approximate date for the first study visit is: 4th quarter of 2023
We are willing to pre-arrange study visits in advance throughout 2024
Number of participants per study visit: Up to 25.