Join us in the Finnish springtime at the beautiful lakeside campus of the University of Jyväskylä to discuss the Horizon Europe Pillar II funding programme. We will be talking and learning about the programme outline, the currently open and opening calls and topics, the proposal and application processes, and the future plans for Horizon Europe.
The three-day bootcamp event will include: workshops, presentations, round table discussions, hands-on practice in topics such as proposal writing, Funding and Tenders Portal navigation, consortium building, project management, budgeting...
If you are a researcher, a support services administrator, or working in any related capacity in Higher Education this bootcamp will have something for you.
REGISTER HERE (JYU staff, students, and researchers)
Programme
All times in EET
Programme is subject to change and timings are flexible. The Bootcamp is an interactive in-person event and the intention is to involve participants actively in the sessions to ensure that the whole event is as useful as possible for all involved and tailored to the needs and requirements of the participants. The Bootcamp is an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment for all involved and will be conducted in a respectful, relaxed and professional manner to ensure that everyone gains from the sessions and the event.
Each session includes time for the main presentation/activity, questions and answers, group discussion and conclusions, and a short comfort/movement break before next session.
| DAY 1 /Wednesday 20th of May | Theme: An introduction to Horizon Europe Pillar II, and the full project process outline | ||
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1.1. Welcome and Introductions
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14:00-15:00 | Lähde (library) building Room B349 (Suvanto) |
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1.2. So what are we talking about when we talk about HE Pillar II?
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15:00-15:45 | Lähde (library) building Room B349 (Suvanto) |
From the embryo of a research idea to finding funding in the HE programme 1. Intro to HE Pillar 2: What is this, and why is it important to us? 2. Round Table and Workshop: Workshop: Write a one paragraph research summary/abstract and we can use:
to search for possible funding calls and for possible partners.
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1.3. Structuring a Pillar II Proposal and Project
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15:45-16:30 | Lähde (library) building Room B349 (Suvanto) |
What is the structure of the Pillar II proposal and what is the structure of the Project. The Process overview, from Idea, to Proposal, to Application, to Implementation, to Management, to completion, to Sustainability... CONSORTIA PROJECTS: What is a consortium?
Consortium building workshop using the value chain concept and the partner relationship model. |
| DAY 2 /Thursday 21st of May | Theme: The detailed considerations and best practices for HE Pillar II proposals and projects | ||
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2.1. Ethical and Security considerations with HE Pillar II projects
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09:00-10:00 | Lähde (library) building Room B348 (Puro) |
A presentation and group discussion on research ethics and security considerations for HE Pillar II projects. |
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2.2. The Project Controller role. The POST AWARD processes and budgeting of HE projects Henna Ala-Viinikka Ritva Vallinkoski Project Controllers Financial and Facility Services |
10:00 11:00 | Lähde (library) building Room B348 (Puro) |
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| LUNCH BREAK and time to walk around the JYU Seminarinmäki campus (personal time). | 11:00-12:00 | Lähde and on-campus | LUNCH BREAK – Lähde restaurant (provided by JYU) |
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2.3.HE Pillar II relating to EIC – consortia projects with progressive innovation and commercialisation focus
2.3.1 FP10 EU research & innovation funding post-2027 – what to expect? |
12:00-13:00 |
Presentation and open group discussion: HE Pillar II relating to EIC – "consortia projects" What is EIC – What topics and calls etc. Natural pathway from Pillar Two to Pillar Three funding. Video presentation & group discussion Mirva Männikkö from the West Finland European Office (WFEO) will guide participants through the key elements of the upcoming funding framework and share practical insights on how researchers can prepare already now. |
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2.4. The Grant writing service and process Miguel Soares Johanna Leinonen (ONLINE) |
13:00-14:00 | Lähde (library) building Room B348 (Puro) |
What is a Grant Writer and the best practices in writing a HE Pillar II Grant Proposal. |
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2.5. The view from the researcher, coordinator, and PI (presentation 1) Farid Karimi Senior Lecturer - Group leader: Transition for Secure and Sustainable Societies (TS3) Research Group Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy Nathan Lillie Professor- Social and public policy, department of Social Sciences and Philosophy |
14:00-14:45 |
Online Lähde (library) building |
Presentaiton and reflections from two senior researchers. The HE processes and best practices, tips for success, and lessons learned. |
| Coffee Break | 14:45-15:00 | Coffee and snacks served in Seminar room B348 (Puro) | |
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2.6. The View from the Researcher and PI Terhi Nokkala |
14:45-15:45 | Lähde (library) building Room B348 (Puro) |
Presentation and full group discussion From first hand experience and knowledge: What is it like to go through the HE Pillar II project process. Tips and advice from the coalface. |
| Option for informal evening get together | Jyväskylä City Harbour | Optional informal evening get together for a drink and some food, and to relax after the day of travel and work. | |
| DAY 3 /Friday 22nd of May | Theme: From idea to managing the project and taking the next steps... | ||
| Morning Coffee | 08:30-09:00 | Lähde | Morning coffee served in seminar room |
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3.1. Project Management: PM2 methodology for the management of Horizon Europe Projects Jaakko Sivusuo |
09:00-10:00 | Lähde (library) building Room B348 (Puro) |
The PM2 Project Management methodology in practice, and it's application in the management of Horizon Europe Projects. |
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3.2. Managing the Horizon Europe Project Petteri Karjalainen & Tiia Nurminen Project Managers at JYU Financial and Facility Services |
10:00-10:45 | Lähde (library) building Room B348 (Puro) |
From extensive experience, Petteri and Tiia tell us the best practices in Managing the project, how to avoid common issues, and what to do when things might go wrong |
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3.3. Commercialisation and Innovation in relation to HE projects and the impact pathway Ben Hughes (online) Riku Immonen (online) RIS |
10:45-11:30 | Lähde (library) building Room B348 (Puro) |
Presentation and group discussion Horizon Europe projects are the EUs key funding mechanism and project delivery for Research and Innovation, and as such are the link between academic research and tangible impact through commercialisation, product and service development, knowledge transfer, and sociatal influence. How do Pillar II projects lead to possible commercialisation and innovation pathways? |
| Event Closing remarks and conclusions / next steps | 11:30-12:00 | Lähde (library) building Room B348 (Puro) |
Round Table and group discussion Summary and conclusions of bootcamp. Farewell :( |
Accommodation Options
We have arranged a partnership with Alba Hotel which is very convenient for the University Campus, located on the shore of Lake Jyväsjarvi.
Single standard 108,52e / night / room
Twin standard 129,43e / night / room ( 2 persons rate )
Rate includes daily breakfast buffet and taxes
Our guests enjoy free parking, customer sauna hours and wifi.
These rates are available when using code Hansel on our website reservation motor - Online-varaus
or booking from our customer service with Hansel rate info@hotellialba.fi
Rate is payable at the hotel and free cancellations until the arrival day until 4pm.
Advice is to book early, the time in question is very busy in Jyväskylä so there are not that many rooms available.
Also please note: if the website does not give availability, we suggest to contact directly to info@hotellialba.fi
Other hotel options are:
Further information:
michael.j.ormshaw@jyu.fi
*This Bootcamp event is part of the Strategic Capacity Building in Research, Innovation & Transfer task, for the FORTHEM alliance. (Task 7.2)
