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Get ready for the MSCA calls 2025

Marie Curie on a chair in her laboratory | Source: Wikimedia Commons

Research Services are preparing the support package that is available to researchers that intend to apply to any of the 2025 calls for the various Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).

We will organise four information webinars during the spring on the various MSCA calls:

MSCA Doctoral Networks

1 April, 14:30-16:00
Target audience: All senior researchers that can act as supervisors for doctoral students, and thereby participate as project partners or coordinators. The webinar is not relevant for doctoral students looking for PhD positions.
Register for the webinar

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships

8 April, 15:00-16:30
Target audience: All who have an interest in the MSCA Fellowship programme. Both fellows and supervisors planning to apply are encouraged to participate in the webinar.
Register for the webinar

MSCA Staff Exchanges

11 March, 15:00-16:30

MSCA COFUND

5 March, 14:00-15:30

During the webinars you will hear from invited speakers Isabel Dellacasa Lindberg and Erik Litborn, Swedish National Contact Points for MSCA, as well as from Research Services. The webinars aim to give an overview of the instruments and offer a possibility for the participants to ask and discuss strategic questions regarding the planning and writing of the proposal.

The call timelines are:

MSCA Doctoral Networks
The call will open 28 May 2025 and have a deadline of 25 November 2025.

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
The call will open 8 May 2025 and have a deadline of 10 September 2025.

MSCA Staff Exchanges
The call will open 27 March 2025 and have a deadline of 8 October 2025.

MSCA COFUND
The call will open 23 January 2025 and have a deadline of 24 June 2025.

MSCA and Citizens
The call will open 17 June 2025 and have a deadline of 22 October 2025.

About the funding instruments

MSCA Doctoral Networks aim to train creative, entrepreneurial, innovative and resilient doctoral candidates, through broad collaborations between universities, industry, public bodies and other actors. The programme is open to all research areas. The scheme provides specific incentives to set up Industrial Doctorates and Joint Doctorates.

The 2025 Doctoral Networks call will have a budget of 458.6 million Euro.

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships are 2-year European fellowships, or 3-year Global fellowships, for researchers holding a PhD. The fellowships aim to give the fellows new skills through advanced training, international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral mobility. Applications are made jointly by the researcher and the host institution. The programme is open to all research areas.

The key mobility eligibility criterion is that the fellow cannot have stayed in Sweden more than 12 months in the last 3 years prior to the call deadline. Researchers must also have a PhD at the call deadline and have max. 8 years’ research experience post-PhD.

The 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowships call will have a budget of 274.6 million Euro.

The Staff Exchanges action supports the development of international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration in research and innovation through exchanging staff. The scheme helps turn ideas into innovative products, services or processes.

The 2025 Staff Exchanges call will have a budget of 82.7 million Euro.

The COFUND action provides funding for new or existing regional, national and international doctoral or postdoctoral programmes for research, training and career development. Through a co-funding mechanisms COFUND promotes sustainable training and international, interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral mobility.

The 2025 COFUND call will have a budget of 101.8 million Euro.

For all questions about MSCA, please contact Research Services: Anneli Wiklander, Karin Langborger, Kerstin Gidlöf or Rickard Eksten.

februari 18, 2025

Rickard Eksten

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ERC Advanced Grants workshop 2025

Universitetsbiblioteket — Bild från Universitetetsbiblioteket i Lund

Research Services invites you to an ERC Advanced Grants workshop on 20 March via Zoom. The workshop is run by Yellow Research and will provide you with an in-depth overview and practical information on the ERC Advanced Grants scheme, as well as deeper understanding of the proposal format and the key issues relating to planning and writing a proposal. The workshop is open for those planning to apply for an ERC Advanced Grant in the upcoming 2025 call as well as those interested in applying for an ERC grant further on.

Date: 20 March 2025, 9:00 – 12:00

Location: Zoom

Preliminary deadline for the ERC Advanced Grant call 2025: 28 August 2025

For more information about the call: ERC Advanced Grant – Funding for Established Research Leaders

Please contact Kerstin Gidlöf (kerstin.gidlof@fs.lu.se) if you have any questions.

februari 3, 2025

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Information meeting on the Nagoya Protocol, 14 March 2025

Does your research involve genetic resources and/or traditional knowledge associated with such resources? If so, you may have an obligation to follow the Nagoya Protocol.

Those who use genetic resources or traditional knowledge from another country than Sweden in their research or product development have an obligation to ascertain whether the Nagoya Protocol applies. The responsible researcher must thoroughly examine whether the Nagoya Protocol applies, obtain relevant documentation, and document, preserve and report.

Welcome to an information meeting on how to follow the Nagoya Protocol at Lund University. Professor Niklas Wahlberg, Department of Biology, Sanna Weber, Legal Division and Tina Trollås, Research Services will present the Lund University guidelines. Senior lecturer Anna Runemark, Department of Biology, will talk about her experiences in complying with the Nagoya Protocol. There will be plenty of time for questions.

The meeting will be held in English and online via LU Zoom.
When: Friday 14 March, 13.00-14.00
Where: online via LU Zoom, register for online participation.
More information can be found on Staff pages.

If you have questions, please contact Tina Trollås (tina.trollas@fs.lu.se).
Welcome!

januari 31, 2025

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Infomöte: Rymdstyrelsens utlysning och andra finansieringsmöjligheter

Image generated using Microsoft Copilot.

Välkomna till informationsmöte om Rymdstyrelsens aktuella utlysningar och kommande finansieringsmöjligheter. Vi ska fokusera på finansiering som riktas till att främja användning av satellitdata för samhällsnytta. Vi ska presentera en kommande utlysning som öppnas under 2025 med tema Myndigheternas klimat-, miljö- och hållbarhetsarbete genom användning av satellitdata riktad mot akademi, myndigheter och privat sektor. Det kan vara relevant för forskargrupper från ett bredd span av kunskapsområde såsom biologi, klimat, samhällsvetenskap, AI och informationsteknologi, ekonomi och finans, logistik, jordbruk, innovation och teknologiutveckling, mm.

12 februari 13:00-14:30

Länk för att ansluta till Teams

13 februari 10:00-11:30

Länk för att ansluta till Teams

För frågor kontakta gärna:

Ernesto Gutiérrez

Innovation och samhällsnytta / Innovation and societal benefit

Avdelningen för forskning och utveckling / Department of Research and Development

ernesto.gutierrez@snsa.se

januari 16, 2025

Rickard Eksten

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UK and Swiss participation in Horizon Europe – State of play

The flags of the UK, the EU and Switzerland. Image generated using Microsoft Copilot.

— Updated 9 January 2025 —

United Kingdom

The UK is associated to the Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes since 1 January 2024. UK organisations can now participate in Horizon Europe calls for proposals on the same terms as organisations from other Associated Countries, including leading consortia and receiving EU funding. The only parts of Horizon Europe that UK applicants are not able to participate in are EIC Accelerator projects and some limited exceptional cases where the call text limits participation to only EU member states or certain other countries.

Further information:

If you have a UK-based partner with whom you are planning a collaborative proposal, there is a new seed funding scheme available from the British Academy, which may be of interest.

Switzerland

Switzerland is a non-associated third country, although negotiations on an overall package deal between the EU and Switzerland were concluded on 20 December 2024. The EU has therefore activated a transitional arrangement programme for 2025 as of 1 January 2025, which allows Switzerland-based researchers to apply for almost all call for proposals of Horizon Europe as beneficiaries. This means that they can also submit project proposals in the role of coordinator.

Further information

SERI – Horizon package 2021-2027

Other countries

The European Commission keeps a helpful webpage with updates on the association of third countries to Horizon Europe, including the exploratory discussions with like-minded countries beyond Europe.

If you are looking for guidance or clarification on what any of this means for your specific research proposal, you are welcome to contact John Phillips (john.phillips@fs.lu.se) or Rickard Eksten (rickard.eksten@fs.lu.se) at Research Services.

januari 9, 2025

Rickard Eksten

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Lund University Research Services welcomes you to Grants Days 2025

13-14 May @ AF Borgen, Lund

Discover the next step in your research journey over two days focused on research grants. Grants Days 2025 aims to deepen your knowledge of the research funding landscape and provide you with valuable insights into how to successfully obtain grants from external funders. You will meet and network with representatives from key Swedish funders and be inspired by successful researchers.

A taste of the agenda:

Day 1 will look at trends in the research funding landscape
Day 2 will let you explore and develop your grantsmanship

Opening talk by Pro Vice-Chancellor Per Mickwitz. Keynotes by Katarina Bjelke, Swedish Research Council and Sara Linse, Professor of chemistry and ERC Advanced Grantee, Lund University. Also:

Inspiring presentations from leading experts at Swedish funding agencies
Plenty of networking opportunities
Thematic sessions to help you elevate your own research proposals

Access the full programme of Grants Days 2025

We are currently at capacity and have closed registrations.

See you in May!

december 17, 2024

Rickard Eksten

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EIC Work programme 2025, and Pathfinder information session

The European Commission has adopted the 2025 EIC work programme. The EIC Funding in 2025 is €1.4 billion aiming at deep tech and scale up of strategic technologies.

EIC Pathfinder

Specifically, this year €262 million will be allocated to the EIC Pathfinder schemes.

If you or your colleague are interested in knowing more about Pathfinder funding take the opportunity to attend our information session on 8 November at Pufendorf, kl 13-14.30. You will get both general call information as well as the opportunity to listen to a granted and experienced researcher, Professor Thomas Laurell.
- Register for the Pathfinder information session.
Pathfinder is funding for multi-disciplinary research teams to undertake visionary early-stage technology research and development with the potential to lead to technology breakthroughs.
There is both an Open call (in the spring) and a Challenged based call (in autumn) and the grants are up to between €3 and €4 million, depending on topic.

EIC Transition

€98 million is allocated to this scheme. It aims to fund projects that turn research results into innovation opportunities. The projects must build on results generated by EIC Pathfinder, European Research Council Proof of Concept and Horizon Europe Pillar 2 (societal challenges) collaborative projects (grants up to €2.5 million).

Other news from the EIC work programme is the new STEP scheme and EIC Accelerator, these are aimed at companies:

EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale-up scheme – €300 million – will provide additional equity funding to promising companies driving innovation in critical areas (investments from €10 to €30 million).
EIC Accelerator: €634 million for start-ups and SMEs to develop, commercialise and scale up innovations with the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones (grants below €2.5 million, investments from €500 000 to €10 million).

november 6, 2024

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Dive into Horizon Europe with Research Services this autumn

Sveriges flagga och EU:s flagga på Universitetshuset i Lund | Fotograf: Rickard Eksten

Autumn is here and that means that Research Services are ready to offer a new series of information sessions about Horizon Europe, the EU framework programme for research and innovation. Our researchers have been very successful in the programme to date, and we know that there is broad interest in upcoming funding opportunities. We have sessions available both for beginners wanting an overview, and more hands-on and specialised sessions for those planning an application.

Below you will find a list of the various sessions, together with registration links.

Find your way in Horizon Europe

Part I: Overview of Horizon Europe, how to navigate between the opportunities?

- 4 November, 14:30-15:30
- Digital meeting
- Register for Find your way in Horizon Europe – part I, 4 November

Part II: How do I write a great collaborative application to Horizon Europe?

- 27 November, 10:00-12:00
- Venue: Pufendorfinstitutet
- Register for Find your way in Horizon Europe – part II, 27 November

How to get EU funding for your innovative idea

Information session about the European Innovation Council and their upcoming calls

- 8 November, 13:00-14:30
- Venue: Pufendorfinstitutet

Pitch session for the EIC Pathfinder Open

- 6 December, 9:00-12:00
- Venue: tbc (physical meeting)

Social sciences and humanities and civil security – What is on the agenda in Horizon Europe?

Information session with the Swedish National Contact Points

- 5 December, 9:00-10:30
- Venue: LUX, room A233

For any questions about the information series, contact rickard.eksten@fs.lu.se and anna-karin.wihlborg@fs.lu.se.

september 27, 2024

Rickard Eksten

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The researcher’s guide to compliance

Last week an online guide called “The researcher’s guide to compliance” (Swe: Forskarens guide till regelefterlevnad) was published on the Staff Pages, and as Research Services has had more than one hand in the game, we’re thrilled to see it go live!

So, what’s it about? In a nutshell, the guide was created as a part of the work related to Lund University’s HR Excellence certification and aims to help researchers navigate all the various rules and regulations that inevitably affect their professional life. The content is arranged under six themes:

Good research practice
Conducting research at a Swedish university
Research funding and project management
Research-related contracts and intellectual property rights
Managing research document and research data
Security issues is research

…and the title is naturally inspired by the world-famous book “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams. We expect the compliance guide to reach equal fame and attention!

We hope you like it and find it helpful.

Last but not least, a huge thanks to all content specialists who has helped us with content quality control, and thanks to Communication for your help with implementation.

/Research Services

september 3, 2024

Anneli Wiklander

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Support events for ERC Consolidator Grants 2025

Research Services is pleased to invite you to our support activities for the upcoming European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant 2025 call (deadline 14 January 2025). It is worth noting that significant changes to the application template and the evaluation criteria were introduced in 2024, so participation in the workshop is recommended even for those researchers who have previously applied for an ERC grant.

Workshop

Research Services invites you to a Consolidator Grants workshop on 18 September via Zoom. The workshop will provide you with an in-depth overview and practical information on the ERC Consolidator Grants scheme, as well as deeper understanding of the proposal format and the key issues relating to planning, writing and costing a proposal. The workshop is open for those planning to apply for an ERC Consolidator Grant in the upcoming 2025 call, as well as those interested in applying for an ERC grant further on.

Date: Wednesday 18 September 2024, between 9.00 – 13.00
Venue: Zoom

Individual Consultations

Research Services offers individual consultations with our experienced advisors to discuss your CV, the suitability of your project idea for the ERC, and the timing of your proposal. You will need to submit a copy of your CV and a brief summary of your project idea in advance.

Date: 19 – 20 September 2024, multiple timeslots available
Venue: Medicon Village, Lund, or Zoom

Writing retreat

For the 2025 call we are introducing a ‘writing retreat’ in Lund on 21 October. At this event, you can work on your proposals in a structured manner, in a calm environment that is free of other distractions. You can also receive immediate feedback on the text that you develop.

Date: Monday 21 October 2024, between 9:00 – 13:00
Venue: TBC, Lund

Register for all of these events via this link

The deadline for registration is September 13, 2024, and you will receive confirmation and more information on the events after this date.

september 2, 2024

johnphillips

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Träff med Nätverket för forskningsstöd

Forskningsservice bjuder in Nätverket för forskningsstöd till träff!

Välkomna den 9 september kl 14-16.30

Vi träffas på Pufendorf och lyssnar till John Phillips och Kerstin Gidlöf som berättar om European Research Council (ERC) och Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) programmen på temat ”Vad kan vara bra veta när jag stödjer LU:s forskare?”

Vi bjuder på fika och möjlighet att träffa kollegor i liknande yrkesroll.

OSA senast 30 augusti via anmälningslänk

Dela gärna inbjudan med kollegor.

Läs mer om Nätverket för forskningsstöd

augusti 14, 2024

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Horizon Europe workshop for early career researchers from LU, Imperial College London and KU Leuven

Imperial College London och KU Leuven | Källa: Wikimedia Commons

Lund University will host a Horizon Europe workshop in Lund 27–28 November 2024 aimed at early career researchers from Lund University, Imperial College London and KU Leuven.

To participate, contact a colleague at one or both participating institutions and submit a joint application by 20 September.

Purpose

The workshop focuses on Horizon Europe Pillar II and provides opportunities for collaborative ventures in all academic fields, ultimately aiming at Horizon Europe projects and long-term partnerships.

The workshop is run by experienced research support staff and will give participants the framework needed to put together an optimised application. There will also be time for networking and to start preparing a joint application.

Target group

Early career researchers with a PhD degree (max 7 years after PhD – eligibility window according to ERC StG rules) employed at Lund University, Imperial College London and KU Leuven.

Funding

The workshop is free of charge and travel and accommodation (2 nights) up to SEK 10 000 per participant from the partner universities are covered by Lund University. All meals are included in the workshop.

The department of the Lund University researcher is responsible for travel arrangements (accommodation, travel) of the collaborators. Funds will be transferred to the department of the Lund University researcher after the workshop. No funds can be transferred to the collaborators.

Application

Applications are made through a special application form. The application is submitted by the participating Lund University early career researcher and should include participation of an early career researcher from Imperial College London and/or KU Leuven.

Deadline for applications is 20 September 2024.

Link to special application form