Between 18-20 November 2019, the next edition of ‘V4 Training’ took place in Brussels. This training for managers of European research projects was organized, like always, by Polish Science Contact Agency (PolSCA), Slovak Liaison Office for Research and Development (SLORD), Czech Liaison Office for R&D (CZELO) and National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDIO) of Hungary.
In this edition, the participants were employees of universities and research institutes not only from the Visegrad Group countries, but also from the Netherlands, Lithuania and Romania. This year, we received over 20 applications from Poland, from which we selected 7 Polish participants of “V4 Training”. Finally, the following people attended the training:
- Agnieszka BARCIK – Poznan University of Technology,
- Anna FOKS-RYZNAR – Space Research Centre of PAS,
- Michał GRUDZIŃSKI – West Pomeranian University of Technology Szczecin,
- Barbara KAMIŃSKA – Institute of Cultivation, Fertilization and Soil Science – National Research Institute,
- Maciej POSŁUSZNY – Warsaw University of Life Sciences,
- Katarzyna SZYNISZEWSKA – University of Warsaw.
During a three-day workshop, led by specialists from European institutions in the field of research and innovation, participants had the opportunity to discuss many issues related to the Horizon 2020. However, given presentations were mostly focused on the next Framework Program for 2021-2027- Horizon Europe, e.g. a summary of the strategic planning consultation process. The program encompassed sessions dedicated to, for example, widening tools (Teaming, Twinning and ERA-Chair), COST or Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) actions and initiatives of European universities, funded under the ERASMUS + program. The common denominator of these discussions was support for buidling scientific networks. In addition, the training included sessions on the implementation of good administrative practices or issues of remuneration in EU grants which are important for the project managers.
During the training, three more interactive sessions took part. The first of these consisted of short presentations of each participant and was moderated by Mr. Radek Honzak, a communication specialist in the Directorate General for Research and Innovation. The second practical session concerned best practices in project management and was led by representatives of EURADA and IrRADIARE. The last of these sessions was based on working in groups. The ‘V4 Training’ participants considered specific case studies, sharing their own experiences, describing the biggest challenges and developing joint solutions.
It is worth emphasizing that the third day of training was hosted by the Polish Science Contact Agency in Brussels. On this day, the trainings was held in the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the EU, and its participants were welcomed by Mrs. Agata Janszczyk – research, innovation and technological development Counsellor. In addition, at the invitation of PolSCA, following speakers attended the training:
- Sylwia SKWARA – Senior Policy Officer for Research and Innovation, Pomorskie Regional EU Office,
- prof. Piotr M. HAJAC – Coordinator of MSCA-RISE project Quantum Dynamics, Institute of Mathematics of PAS in Warsaw
If you are EU- project manager, Polish Science Contact Agency is pleased to invite you to participate in the spring edition of ‘V4 Training’ 2020!
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