EC Info Session: How to become an expert for Horizon Europe

On 19 June 2025, 09:30 – 12:30 an info day takes place on “How to become an expert for Horizon Europe“. The speakers introduce the programme, the roles experts play, and the diverse expertise sought across different areas. Participants gain insights into how to become an expert and use their unique skills to evaluate and monitor Horizon Europe proposals and projects.
The agenda includes:

1. Welcome and Agenda
   Isabel Vergara Ogando, Deputy Head of Unit – Common Service for Business Processes, EC
2. Presentation of Basic Information for Experts:
   Call for Expression of Interest for Experts
   Type of Activities for Experts
   Evaluation Details
   Project Monitoring Information
   Alberto Fraile Ramos, Policy Officer – Common Service for Business Processes, EC
3. Insider’s Perspective: Presentation by a Call Coordinator
   Dr Theodoros Staikos, Call Coordinator – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) – Research Executive Agency
4. Insights from Experience: Presentation by an Experienced Evaluator
   Prof. José Niño-Mora – Carlos III University of Madrid
5. FAQs for Experts to Be Contracted
   Emanuela Ciavarini Azzi, Experts management – Research Executive Agency
6. Q&A Session
7. EU Funding & Tenders Portal: Two-factor Authentication (2FA)
   Peter Haertwich, Head of Unit – Common Service for Business Processes, EC
8. Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks