Register as an expert

Since Horizon Europe is new to most Canadian researchers and institutions, to learn more about the program it is recommended that you consider registering as an expert.

Experts may be asked to assist with and/or provide advice regarding:

• Evaluation of proposals, prize applications and tenders;
• Monitoring of actions, grant agreements, public procurement contracts;
• Preparation, implementation and evaluation of EU programmes and design of policies.

Partner with collaborators familiar with the Horizon Europe program

To gain an understanding of the complexity and expectations of Horizon Europe Pillar II, organizations with experience with the Horizon Europe program have recommended that researchers participate on grant applications as partners before trying to lead an application.

Start early

Given the complexity of establishing a consortium which includes multiple institutions in different countries, organizations with experience with the Horizon Europe program have advised that development of a competitive Pillar II application requires a minimum of six months and up to one year.

If you are interested in leading an application, it is recommended that you plan to respond to the calls for proposals which will be included in the 2025 work programmes to be released sometime this spring.

Pursue a gender-balanced consortium

Horizon Europe prefers to see gender-balanced consortia. It is recommended that you keep this in mind when developing a consortium.