POLSCA

MEDIA, MIGRATION and EDUCATION - Cluster 2 Matchmaking event
2025-11-20 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) | NAŁĘCZ INSTITUTE OF BIOCYBERNETICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PAS, UL. KSIĘCIA TROJDENA 4, WARSAW, 02-109, Poland
The PolSCA office, in cooperation with the IGLO liaison offices in Brussels representing a total of 12 Member States: Austria, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Spain, with the possible participation of representatives from Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, is organising a matchmaking event for those interested in the upcoming calls for proposals to be published under the 2026-2027 Work Programme – Cluster 2. The event will take place in person in Brussels on 20 November 2025 and will focus on topics related to media, migration and education.

The organisers selected 12 topics based on the draft Work Programme 2026-2027 officially published by the European Commission in the Comitology Register (see document).

For whom?

The event is aimed at researchers and other individuals involved or planning to become involved in the Horizon Europe framework programme. So, if you are planning to submit an application in the 2026 call for proposals in the thematic area of media, migration and education, don’t wait and register for the event! Participants in the match-making meeting should be able to engage in technical discussions about the project ideas presented or the expertise they can bring to the consortium.

Registration – CLOSED

Registration for the event is required and will remain open until 7 September 2025. As the number of places available is limited to 5-7 people per country, we will select participants based on the information provided in the registration form.

Find out what we are planning for you – AGENDA

The match-making event offers you the opportunity to:• Present your institution,• Establish new contacts with representatives from foreign universities and research institutions,• Discuss potential cooperation opportunities on projects with partners from Spain, France, Austria, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Italy, and the Czech Republic.

Financial support

The NCP_WIDERA.NET project offers travel grants of up to 1,000 EUR to support applicants from Widening countries in attending on-site Pillar II clusters, European Partnerships, and Missions brokerage events. The grant covers travel and accommodation costs.

More information and how to apply: https://www.ncpwideranet.eu/travel-grants/

Looking for Proposal Feedback? Join wideraexperts.eu!

wideraexperts.eu is a free-of-charge portal that connects experts with applicants from Widening countries preparing proposals under Widening, ERA, Pillar II clusters, Institutionalised European Partnerships, EIC Pathfinder, and Missions schemes of Horizon Europe. The platform helps improve proposal quality through expert feedback.

Check the list of eligible countries and read more here: https://www.ncpwideranet.eu/wideraexperts/

Keep track the event HERE

Horizon Europe Navigators Meetup - next framework porgramme FP10
2025-11-28 09:30 - 11:00 | NAŁĘCZ INSTITUTE OF BIOCYBERNETICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PAS, UL. KSIĘCIA TROJDENA 4, WARSAW, 02-109, Poland
Horizon Europe Navigators Meetup: the next framework programme – Horizon Europe 2028-2034

The 2025 brings a pivotal moment for the European research and innovation landscape – the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10), covering the years 2028–2034.

During the webinar, we will explore the main elements of the FP10 proposal, learn about its key novelties and continuity aspects, and discuss how the R&I community – including universities and research-performing organisations – perceives this new framework. Beyond usual members of the HE Navigators network, the meeting will be open to management of the Academy, incl. scientific leadership across 67 PAS institutes and PolSCA Advisory Council.

Agenda

Diamond ERA: Fostering Openness in the European Research Area - open event!
2025-12-04 00:00 - 23:59 | NAŁĘCZ INSTITUTE OF BIOCYBERNETICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PAS, UL. KSIĘCIA TROJDENA 4, WARSAW, 02-109, Poland
Join leading Polish & European research institutions for a live, in-person conference in Brussels on Diamond Open Access, shaping the future of fair and innovative publishing in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Registration is required.

The “Diamond ERA: Fostering Openness in the European Research Area” conference is a one-day policy-focused event that brings together key stakeholders to advance the conversation on Diamond Open Access (OA) in the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) across the European Research Area (ERA). Taking place on 4 December 2025 in Brussels at the Permanent Representation of Poland to the European Union, this open event aims to highlight and promote Diamond OA as a sustainable, equitable, andmission-driven model of scholarly publishing. It provides a platform for engagement between policymakers, researchers, publishers, research funders, and infrastructure providers to collaboratively identify pathways toward stronger support and integration of Diamond OA practices in the European science policy landscape.

Why now?

The timing of the conference is particularly relevant. With the ongoing negotiations of the next framework programme Horizon Europe 2028-2034 as well as preparations for the new ERA Act, there is a unique opportunity to ensure that Diamond OA is reflected within the next phase of European research policy. At the same time, the Diamond model is gaining the recognition it deserves as a credible, community-led alternative to commercial publishing platforms. This growing momentum underscores the need for coordinated action to strengthen Europe’s capacity for open, independent, and sustainable scholarly communication. The conference seeks to contribute to this effort by positioning the Diamond model as a cornerstone of a more open and resilient European research ecosystem.

What you can expect?

Opening Session: The Policy Horizon for Diamond OA in Europe

Showcase Session: Institutional and community-driven Diamond OA initiatives

Keynote presentation: The European Diamond Capacity Hub

Panel Discussion: How to support Diamond OA in ERA – discussion with the community

Panel Discussion: Indexing Diamond OA Content

Networking and refreshments

Event summary HERE

The conference is co-organised by the Digital Humanities Centre at the Institute of Literary Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IBL PAN, Warsaw), a leading centre for digital humanities and a key facilitator of open scholarly communication in Poland and the Polish Science Contact Agency of the Polish Academy of Science (PolSCA PAS, Brussels) with the support of OPERAS Research Infrastructure.The event is sponsored by the Polish Academy of Sciences.

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EMERGE-EU – PolSCA Office study visit to Brussels focusing on advanced materials
2026-01-21 00:00 - 2026-01-23 23:59 | NAŁĘCZ INSTITUTE OF BIOCYBERNETICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PAS, UL. KSIĘCIA TROJDENA 4, WARSAW, 02-109, Poland
PolSCA Office of the Polish Academy of Sciences is organising a study visit to Brussels focusing on Advanced Materials. This pilot project is an extension of the PolSCA Office’s activities for scientists, building on the success of a similar format implemented for research managers.

The study visit is being carried out in cooperation with international partners from Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Slovakia and the United Kingdom. This ensures an international composition of the group, promoting networking and cooperation in the field of new and advanced materials.

The EMERGE-EU study visit will take place on 21–23 January 2026 in Brussels. The participants of the visit are researchers working in the field of Advanced Materials who are at an early stage of their academic careers, i.e. postdoctoral researchers transitioning from R2 to R3. The study visit is an excellent opportunity for future scientific leaders interested in further strengthening their research careers and engaging in international cooperation.

The programme includes the following:

sessions devoted to the perspective of the Directorate-General for Research & Innovation on advanced materials,sessions focused on opportunities offered by the European Research Council (ERC), the COST programme, and EIC instruments,sessions addressing issues related to research careers in the context of the European Research Area (ERA),matchmaking in a small, international group, including short participant presentations and one-to-one meetings,a study visit (site visit) to Ghent University.

This EMERGE-EU study visit is one of the activities organised by the PolSCA PAN Office to strengthen the presence of Polish scientists in the European research and innovation ecosystem, particularly in the field of new and advanced materials. The aim is to support researchers in developing their skills at the transition stage to scientific independence, help them to find their way around the European institutional environment, and build lasting international cooperation networks that can form the basis for future research projects and initiatives at a European level.

Detailed programme of the EMERGE-EU study visit is available here

Public consultations on the Advanced Materials Act (AMA)

The European Commission conducted public consultations on the Advanced Materials Act (AMA) until 13 January 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen the EU’s technological competitiveness and accelerate the deployment of innovations in the field of advanced materials. The AMA is intended to create a coherent and innovation-friendly regulatory framework and to support technology scale-up as well as the transfer of research results to industry. More information about this process is available on the PolSCA Office website.

Summary of the EMERGE-EU study visit is available here

PolSCA Connects Brussels! New Year's lunch for the Polish community active in Brussels in the field of science policy
2026-02-06 13:00 - 15:00 | NAŁĘCZ INSTITUTE OF BIOCYBERNETICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PAS, UL. KSIĘCIA TROJDENA 4, WARSAW, 02-109, Poland
These meetings will be dedicated to Poles working in Brussels in the field of science policy – in EU institutions and organisations and entities related to the European research and innovation ecosystem. As part of this series, we want to encourage professional networking, support the exchange of contacts and strengthen cooperation among Polish experts and practitioners involved in shaping European science policy in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.

At the same time, we would like to invite selected guests – including scientists from Poland – to participate in these informal meetings, who will tell us about their research and current challenges facing Europe in the form of lightning talks. This time, we will look at how new technologies are changing the approach to cultural heritage. Our special guest will be dr Żaneta Żegleń (Jagiellonian University in Krakow), coordinator of the IMPULSE project.

Due to the closed nature of the event, participation is only possible for invited guests.

PolSCA Masterclass. Research project management using the PM2 methodology - 2nd edition.
2026-02-09 14:00 - 2026-02-10 17:00 | NAŁĘCZ INSTITUTE OF BIOCYBERNETICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PAS, UL. KSIĘCIA TROJDENA 4, WARSAW, 02-109, Poland
PolSCA Office is opening February with the 2nd edition of Project Management Masterclass workshops, dedicated to managing research projects according to the PM² standard. The two-day workshops aim to familiarize participants with tools and techniques that facilitate effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects funded by European resources.

Particular emphasis will be placed on the project life cycle, team roles and structures, risk and change management, as well as communicating results in line with the requirements of the European Commission. The sessions will be conducted in the form of practical workshops, also including case study analysis.

The workshops will be led by Dr. Justyna Małkuch-Świtalska – researcher developer, project manager and leader, certified coach and mediator. She specializes in designing and evaluating international training programs for researchers and research managers, as well as in the analysis of researchers’ competencies.

More about Trainer: see here

The event will be an opportunity not only to gain practical skills related to managing research projects in the PM² standard, but also to exchange experiences between research managers and scientists.

The workshops are organized within the framework of the Horizon Europe Navigators network – an initiative of the PolSCA Office, launched in 2021 in synergy with the PASIFIC program. The network brings together research managers from 62 institutes and several auxiliary units of the Polish Academy of Sciences, supporting the exchange of good practices and the development of competencies related to the Horizon Europe program. Regular meetings and trainings within HE Navigators foster the increased participation of PAS institutes in European projects.

The event is organized in cooperation with the Institute of Computer Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw.

Programme of the workshop (PL version 1.0)

V4 Training for Research Project Managers - 18th edition!
2026-03-09 00:00 - 2026-03-11 23:59 | NAŁĘCZ INSTITUTE OF BIOCYBERNETICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PAS, UL. KSIĘCIA TROJDENA 4, WARSAW, 02-109, Poland
We invite you to participate in the next edition of our flagship training course, ‘V4 Training for Research Project Managers’, which will take place in Brussels on 9, 10 and 11 March 2026. As in previous years, we are co-organising it in cooperation with the Czech Liaison Office for Education and Science (CZELO), the National Research, Development and Innovation Office in Hungary (NRDIO) and the Slovak Liaison Office for Research and Development (SLORD).

The V4 Training programme includes presentations by representatives of the European Commission, experts from liaison offices and Belgian academic centres. In addition, we encourage participants to actively participate in group discussions and networking meetings, during which they can exchange experiences.

Further details and application form: HERE

Summary of the event: HERE

CROSSPATHS Matchmaking Event on Horizon Europe Cluster 6
2026-03-25 00:00 - 23:59 | NAŁĘCZ INSTITUTE OF BIOCYBERNETICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PAS, UL. KSIĘCIA TROJDENA 4, WARSAW, 02-109, Poland
The CROSSPATHS Matchmaking Event is a one-day networking and brokerage meeting dedicated to research and innovation actors interested in building project consortia for upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 6 calls. The event is organised by the CROSSPATHS project consortium, in cooperation with the Brussels-based liaison offices ETAG and PolSCA PAN, together with a wider group of partner institutions from across Europe.

The event will take place on 25 March 2026 in Brussels, combining EU policy perspectives with a highly practical approach to project cooperation

The programme focuses on hands-on matchmaking, including short pitching sessions and pre-arranged one-to-one bilateral meetings. The agenda is structured around three Horizon Europe Cluster 6 destinations:

Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors

Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption

Biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Matchmaking activities will be complemented by sessions addressing the policy context of the 2026–2027 calls, lessons learned from Horizon Europe projects, and forward-looking reflections on future framework programme priorities.

List of selected topics under CL6 HE

Agenda of the event

Participation requires prior registration (expression of interest) via the relevant Brussels-based research and innovation liaison office (including PolSCA PAN for participants from Poland). Invited participants will subsequently be asked to create a profile in the b2match online matchmaking system, enabling the presentation of expertise and the scheduling of bilateral meetings during the on-site event in Brussels.

For more details follow the event announcement HERE

Summary of the event can be found HERE.

MSCA at 30: Research mobility & bridging gaps across Europe.
2026-05-21 00:00 - 23:59 | NAŁĘCZ INSTITUTE OF BIOCYBERNETICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PAS, UL. KSIĘCIA TROJDENA 4, WARSAW, 02-109, Poland
Thirty years of MSCA Programme is more than an anniversary. It’s a chance to look honestly at what mobility has enabled across Europe, what still blocks talent circulation, and how MSCA can better help close gaps between research and innovation ecosystems as the FP10 debate approaches. This event is designed as a working conversation participatory, practical, and built around real experience rather than ceremony. REGISTER NOW nad join us on 21 May in Brussels!

The event is designed for researchers at all career stages, research managers, institutional representatives and policy stakeholders who are actively engaged in shaping or supporting research careers and international collaboration.

It will be relevant for those working on research policy, shaping the current implementation as well as future of the MSCA programme, as well for all those interested to apply for MSCA, hosting fellows, building consortia, etc. By combining high-level policy perspectives with practical, experience-based discussions and structured networking formats, the event offers a rare opportunity to move beyond general narratives and engage directly with peers, decision-makers and potential partners. Participants will gain concrete insights, identify collaboration opportunities and contribute to a forward-looking discussion on how MSCA can more effectively support talent circulation, institutional development and stronger research ecosystems across Europe.

By its design, the event is for people who want to move beyond talking about “success stories” and get into the practicalities: mobility, institutional barriers, pathways for returning home, building capacity in Central European countries, and how MSCA instruments can do even more to help shape a more coherent European Research Area.

Thematic sessions and more!

Wall of Opportunities: Interactive networking space. An opening networking format designed to help participants quickly identify potential partners, host institutions, secondment opportunities and contacts for further cooperation.

30 Years of MSCA: What Built Europe’s Talent Programme and what’s next for FP10. An opening session devoted to the achievements of MSCA and the future of the programme in the context of the next European framework.Special Guest: Mr Manuel ALEXIO, Member of the Cabinet, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, European Commission

Making MSCA works: career paths, institutions, and cross-border reality. A panel on how MSCA shapes careers, mobility, working conditions and the development of cooperation across different research ecosystems in Europe in practice.ędzy różnymi ekosystemami badawczymi w Europie.Moderator: Dr Tomasz POPRAWKA, Director of PolSCA PAS Office BrusselsGuests: Claire MOREL – Head of Unit, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), European Commission; Serena GARGIULO, PhD – Vice Chair of the MCAA Benelux Chapter, Belgium; Béla FISER, PhD – Chair of the MCAA Hungary Chapter, University of Miskolc, Hungary; Michael NONES, PHD – Board Member of the MCAA Poland Chapter, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland

Talent circulation, capacity building, research bridges: closing gaps with MSCA portfolio. An interactive fishbowl discussion on how mobility and MSCA instruments can strengthen institutional capacity and reduce inequalities within the European Research Area.Moderator: Dr Shaghayegh KESHANIDOKHT, Board Member of the MCAA Chapter BeneluxGuests: Maria GÓRNA, PhD – University of Warsaw, Poland; Valentina VIGNALI, PhD – University Medical Centre Utrecht, Netherlands; dr Tamas BEKE-SOMFAI – Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, HUN-REN TTK & Hungarian Young Academy, Hungary

NAWA–MSCA Network: A practical model for return, reintegration and career support. A short session presenting a practical model of support for researchers at the stages of application, mobility, return and reintegration.Guest: Ms Bogna HRYNISZYN, Excellence in Science Department PAS, NAWA-MSCA Network Central PolandMSCA Deep Dives: Focused Roundtables. Blok A block of parallel, moderated discussions devoted to the most important challenges related to careers, mobility and institutional capacity for implementing MSCA:

PhD/ Postdoc careers & brain circulation: MSCA as a talent-attracting platform, a discussion on how MSCA supports career development, mobility decisions, and pathways for return and talent retention.

Moderator: Isabel HERZHOFF KOWI Office, Brussels

Intersectoral Mobility & Non-Academic Pathways: From Secondments to Sustainable Careers a session on cooperation with the non-academic sector, intersectoral mobility and long-term career pathways beyond the traditional academic model.

Moderator: Dunja HOFMANN KOWI Office, Brussels

Research Management, HR & Institutional Capacity: Enabling MSCA Across Diverse Systems, a discussion on how administrative structures, HR and institutional support shape the effective implementation and long-term sustainability of MSCA actions.

Moderator: Łukasz PIECZONKA, PolSCA PAS, Brussels

MSCA Matchmaking Zones. Find Your Partner! A networking block designed around concrete partnership, hosting and implementation support needs for future MSCA actions:

PhD & Postdocs marketplace (researchers seeking hosts, institutions offering positions). A session for those looking for hosts, candidates and cooperation opportunities around individual projects and postdoctoral pathways.

Moderator: Nanditha K. NARAYANAN, KU Leuven & MCAA Chapter Benelux

Institutional partnerships (researchers & institutions seeking partners to build consortia). A session focused on building partnerships for Doctoral Networks, Staff Exchanges and other joint institutional actions.

Moderator: Linda VALKO NethER Office in Brussels

Implementation Support (connecting researchers with RMAs, EURAXESS advisors). A session devoted to practical support regarding MSCA rules, proposal preparation and project management.

Moderator: Beatrix BORZA MSCA NCP, Hungary

MSCA stories that teach: Practical lessons from the field is a series of short presentations highlighting practical lessons drawn from participation in MSCA and their broader significance for institutions and the system. Session host: Vanessa DEBIAIS-SAINTON – Head of MSCA Department at Research Executive Agency, European CommissionSpeakers: Margo BAELE – Ghent University, Belgium; dr Tamas BEKE-SOMFAI – Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, HUN-REN TTK & Hungarian Young Academy, Hungary; Agnieszka TADRZAK – Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland

From Practice to Policy. From Today’s Insights to Tomorrow’s MSCA. A special closing session that interactively gathers conclusions from the whole day and connects participants’ experience with the debate on the future of MSCA and FP10.Specisl Guests: Ms Eszter LAKOS, Member of the European Parliament, EPP/ITRE; Ms Magdalena KULA, Research Attaché, Permanent Representation of Poland to the EU; Ms Claire MOREL – Head of Unit, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European Commission

Networking receptionas the final part of the event, intended for more informal conversations and for continuing the contacts established throughout the day!

Event agenda HERE

REGISTRATION

Registration is now closed. Thank you for all submissions!

Organisers

Event organised in collaboration with the Polish Academy of Sciences (PolSCA PAS Office in Brussels and Excellence in Science Department of the PAS in Warsaw – NAWA-MSCA Contact Point for Central Poland) and the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) Chapters Benelux, Hungary and Poland. Local partners of the event in Brussels include the liaison offices: KOWI (Germany), Neth-ER (Netherlands) and NRDIO (Hungary).

Alongside our special guests, representatives of the European Commission and the European Parliament, as well as the experts already mentioned, the event will also bring together distinguished members of the European research and institutional community and others who are actively contributing to the organisation of this special event.

Such a broad and international group of guests gives the event a distinctive profile and confirms that it will be one of the more important meetings devoted to the future of MSCA actions, research mobility and research cooperation in Europe!

Read our full summary of the event HERE

See the coverage on the Polish Academy of Sciences website HERE

Research Data in Europe: Security, Sovereignty and Resilience
2026-06-02 15:30 - 18:00 | NAŁĘCZ INSTITUTE OF BIOCYBERNETICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PAS, UL. KSIĘCIA TROJDENA 4, WARSAW, 02-109, Poland
How can Europe build a secure, resilient and sovereign research data ecosystem? Representatives of the European Commission, European research organisations and institutions of the Polish Academy of Sciences will discuss the challenges related to data protection, interoperability of research infrastructures, and the strategic importance of research data for science and trustworthy artificial intelligence during the event “Research Data in Europe: Security, Sovereignty and Resilience”, organised on 2 June 2026 in Brussels by the National Science Centre Poland (NCN) and the Polish Science Contact Agency PolSCA of the Polish Academy of Sciences, in partnership with the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union.

Polish Science Contact Agency PolSCA of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Brussels, together with the National Science Centre Poland (NCN) and the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union, invite participants to the event “Research Data in Europe: Security, Sovereignty and Resilience”, dedicated to the future of the European research data ecosystem. The meeting will take place on 2 June 2026 at 15:30 in Brussels, at the premises of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union.

The debate will focus on the challenges related to the security, resilience and sovereignty of research data in Europe. Participants will discuss the importance of research data for scientific progress, the development of trustworthy artificial intelligence systems, and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and resilience in the face of global challenges. The discussion will also address research infrastructures, interoperability, data protection and international cooperation.

The event will bring together representatives of the European Commission, Science Europe, the EOSC Association, as well as European research institutions and organisations. Speakers and panellists will also include representatives of the Polish Academy of Sciences, among them Prof. Daniel Wójcik from the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS (representing the European Brain Council) and Prof. Sławomir Sagan, Director of the Institute of Oceanology PAS. The event will be opened, among others, by Dr Tomasz Poprawka, Director of the Polish Science Contact Agency PolSCA PAS in Brussels. A networking reception will follow the official programme.

Participation in the event requires prior registration. Registered participants will receive an individual confirmation of participation from the main organiser of the event – the National Science Centre Poland (NCN) – together with instructions regarding access to the building of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union.

Agenda of the event HERE

Summary of the event HERE

EMERGE-EU: AI and Health – another PolSCA study visit to Brussels
2026-06-15 00:00 - 2026-06-17 23:59
Polish Science Contact Agency PolSCA in Brussels is organising another EMERGE-EU study visit, this time focusing on topics related to artificial intelligence and health. As with the first edition, the programme will include expert sessions, networking activities in Brussels, and an institutional visit. Participants will represent countries such as Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland, Slovakia and the United Kingdom.

The June edition builds on the initiative launched in January 2026, when the first EMERGE-EU study visit took place in Brussels and focused on advanced materials. That event introduced a new support format for researchers at an early stage of their careers who are looking to become more active in the European research and innovation ecosystem.

Focus of the visit

The visit will focus on AI and Health, with particular attention to funding opportunities, consortium building, and project development at the intersection of science, technology and healthcare. The preliminary programme includes thematic sessions with representatives of the European Commission, meetings devoted to opportunities offered by the ERC, EIC and COST, as well as an overview of upcoming opportunities under Horizon Europe. The agenda also features a matchmaking session bringing together participants from different countries, along with a study visit to one of Belgium’s research institutions.

Candidates

The event is addressed to young, outstanding leaders entering or strengthening their independence in the world of science, holding a doctoral or postdoctoral degree, or equivalent qualifications and research experience (R2/early R3 level).

Ideal candidates to participate in the study visit are scientists in the field of health and life sciences who base their research on AI tools, and scientists in ICT who develop AI tools for researchers in the field of health and life sciences.

Purpose of the visit

The EMERGE-EU study visit is part of PolSCA’s broader efforts to strengthen the presence of Polish researchers in the European Research Area. Its aim is not only to support the development of participants’ individual research paths, but also to create opportunities for long-term connections and future project collaboration in fields of growing importance to EU research policy.

Visit programme

Day 1:

Introduction and presentation of the programmeThematic policy session: EU policies for AI in HealthStrategy for Life Sciences

Day 2:

Opportunities of ERC and an exchange of good practice with ERCEA Agency officialsUnlocking EIC Pathfinder for Emerging Researchers in deep techCOST opportunitiesUpcoming opportunities under Horizon Europe Work Programme 2027 (tbc)Free Matchmaking session among participants

Day 3:

Site visit at the one of the research – scientific institutions in Belgium

Registration

Registration for this event is open. We encourage research institutions to internally select candidates who best fit the event’s profile and can fully use its potential. The PolSCA Office can select a maximum of four participants from Poland for this visit. The organizers do not cover travel and accommodation costs for participants.

Please click on the link below to register. The form is open till 13 May 2026,12:00.

REGISTRATION FORM

PolSCA Masterclass: Advanced training on research project management using the PM2 methodology
2026-06-18 12:00 - 2026-06-19 17:00, 2026-06-24 12:00 - 2026-06-25 17:00 | NAŁĘCZ INSTITUTE OF BIOCYBERNETICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PAS, UL. KSIĘCIA TROJDENA 4, WARSAW, 02-109, Poland
PolSCA PAS is organising an advanced training course as part of the PolSCA Masterclass – Research Project Management using the PM2 Methodology series. This time, both editions of the workshop, on 18–19 June and 24–25 June, will take place in Kraków!

The training is a continuation of previous workshops dedicated to the practical use of the PM2 methodology in research project management, in particular projects funded by European programmes. This edition will have a more advanced, workshop-based format. Its aim is to further develop selected topics that are especially important at the stage of project preparation, planning and organisation.

What is on the agenda?

The training programme will cover two thematic blocks:

A. Project initiation and planningParticipants will discuss the main elements involved in project preparation, including defining project objectives, scope, results, stakeholders and basic organisational assumptions. Particular attention will be paid to the practical application of PM2 tools in the context of research projects.

B. WBS / work packages, roles and team structuresThe second part of the training will focus on creating a work breakdown structure, defining work packages and assigning responsibilities within the project team. Participants will work on ways to translate project assumptions into a clear structure of activities, tasks and roles.

Who is it for and where will it take place?

The training will be delivered as a two-day, on-site workshop in Kraków, at the Institute of Nature Conservation PAS. The meeting will have a practical character, with emphasis on working with examples, discussion and exchange of experience among participants.

Participants invited to take part are those involved in the preparation, coordination and administration of research projects at PAS Institutes, who have already completed the general training course within the series: » PolSCA Masterclass. Research project management using the PM2 methodology and » PolSCA Masterclass. Research project management using the PM2 methodology – 2nd edition.

The advanced PM2 training is another step in PolSCA PAS activities aimed at strengthening competences in professional research project management and building a community of people involved in project support in Polish scientific institutions.

All details shall be send to the Participants in the beginnig of June.

SAVE-THE-DATE - From Soil to Systems: Living Labs and Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable Future of Agriculture
2026-10-13 00:00 - 23:59 | NAŁĘCZ INSTITUTE OF BIOCYBERNETICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PAS, UL. KSIĘCIA TROJDENA 4, WARSAW, 02-109, Poland
Soil is rarely at the centre of conversations about the future of agriculture. We tend to focus on food production, resilience, new technologies, competitiveness and security. Yet all of these questions begin with the same basic resource: healthy soil. Its condition shapes biodiversity, water retention, crop quality and the long-term viability of farming systems.

On 13 October 2026, PolSCA PAS Office, the Committee of Agronomic Sciences of PAS and University of Florence will host a conference in Brussels on soil and plant health, and their role in the future of European agriculture.

Bridging the Gap: Policy, Research and Living Labs

The event will take the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe” as its starting point. As one of the five Horizon Europe Missions, it has helped bring soil health into a broader policy and research debate. Just as importantly, it has moved that debate closer to practice: to farms, regions, field trials and collaborative projects involving farmers, researchers, businesses, public authorities and civil society organisations.

A central theme of the conference will be Living Labs. Rather than treating them as another Brussels policy term, the event will look at what they mean in practice: testing ideas in the places where they are expected to work. In fields, on farms and within local innovation ecosystems, it becomes much easier to see which solutions can make a real difference, and which remain convincing mainly on paper.

Technology and Data in Sustainable Agriculture

The conference will also look at artificial intelligence and the growing role of data in agriculture. Digital tools can help monitor soils, crops and agroecosystems, support precision farming and improve decision-making. At the same time, they raise practical and political questions: who controls agricultural data, who benefits from it, how can digital tools respond to the needs of users, and how can technology support sustainability rather than simply add another layer of complexity?

The event will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, businesses and civil society organisations. It will also refer to ongoing work under European partnerships.

The conference follows on from “Advancing Food Systems in Europe”, organised by PolSCA Office in March 2025.

Draft agenda

09:30-10:00 | Registration and welcome coffee

10:00-10:15| Opening of the conference

10:15-10:30 | Keynote address

10:30–12:00 | Session I

From the Mission Soil to Lasting Innovation Ecosystems: The Future of Living Labs in European Agriculture

This opening plenary session will explore the evolution of the EU Soil Mission from a research and innovation initiative into a catalyst for long-term systemic transformation in agriculture. The discussion will examine how Living Labs have emerged as key instruments for co-creating, testing and scaling sustainable agricultural solutions, while fostering collaboration among farmers, researchers, businesses and public authorities. Looking beyond Horizon Europe, the session will address how Living Labs can be embedded within agricultural innovation ecosystems and what role they may play in shaping priorities and implementation mechanisms under FP10. Particular attention will be given to governance models, sustainability of funding, and pathways for maintaining impact beyond the lifetime of Mission-funded projects.

The session will contain keynote opening, strategic introduction to the agroecology living labs ecosystem, panel discussion and showcase session.

13:00–14:30 | Session II

Smart Agroecosystems: Harnessing AI Tools and Crop Diversification for Soil Health

This session explores the synergy between digital innovation and agroecological practices, focusing on the combined potential of AI tools and crop diversification strategies, such as inter-cropping and the integration of legumes, to evaluate and enhance soil health. The discussion addresses key policy directives, environmental impacts, and practical on-farm challenges associated with digital agriculture. By examining both the opportunities and risks of intelligent agroecosystem monitoring, this session aims to bridge policy, scientific innovation, and practical implementation. Attendees will gain insights into the European Strategy for AI in Science, followed by an extended, interactive panel discussion featuring agricultural practitioners.

The session will consist of keynote strategic opening, panel discussion and showcase session.

14.30 -15.00 | Closing session

15:00-16:30 | Networking

Satellite Brokerage Event: Partnering for Nature, Agriculture and Resilience

On 12 October 2026, the day before the conference, the NCBR Office in Brussels will host the international brokerage event “Partnering for Nature, Agriculture and Resilience”.

The event is aimed at researchers, project managers and organisations interested in building consortia for selected 2027 calls under Horizon Europe Cluster 6. The programme will include project idea pitches, a consortium-building workshop and networking opportunities.

Participants are welcome to attend both events. Separate registration is required.

More information and registration to Brokerage Event

Further information on the final programme and registration will be published soon.
