When: Monday, May 13, 2024
Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Davis Centre (DC) Room 1302 or virtually via Microsoft Town Hall
- You are invited to learn about the Horizon Europe Pillar II funding program and its many opportunities to support international partnerships that move beyond the societal challenges familiar under Horizon 2020.
- In this funding round there is 54 billion Euro available for collaborative projects that tackle major global challenges and address Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - with the aim to improve lives and protect the planet for future generations. This program has significant links to the Waterloo@100 and the Global Futures initiatives at Waterloo.
- You will hear from a panel of Waterloo faculty with experience as either an investigator or reviewer for Horizons funding and who will speak about the benefits of the program and lessons they have learned.
- The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session.
Please register below for the in person or virtual Town Hall.
Moderator
Ben Thompson, Professor, School of Optometry & Vision Science: Ben will moderate this discussion in his role as Special Advisor on International Research Partnerships in the Office of Research.
Panelist
Roy Brouwer, Professor, Economics: Roy will serve as a panel member because he held Horizon 2020 funding, is familiar with networking to find partners, the application process, and ultimately what it means to participate in a Horizons funded consortium.
Panelist
John Hirdes, Professor, School of Public Health Sciences: Similar to Roy, John has held Horizon 2020 funding, is familiar with networking to find partners, the application process, and ultimately what it means to participate in a Horizons funded consortium.
Panelist
Karim S. Karim, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and AVP, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship: Karim will serve as a panel member because he has been a previous reviewer for Horizon 2020 grants and can provide insightful tips for successful applications.