Offered three times a year, this three-hour course provides an introduction to writing applications for external research funding. It is designed for individuals who are considering a research career or have some initial experience with grant writing.

Course Overview

• Where to find relevant funding opportunities
• How to develop an effective funding strategy for your research group
• How to get started with writing a grant application
• Budgeting basics for beginners
• Preparing your CV and publication list

Target ​​Audience ​​​

• Aspiring researchers from all disciplines
  
• Early-career researchers, including new PhD students
  
• Research administrators involved in grant preparation​
  

Participation Requirements​​

Participants must be able to attend the full morning session.

The course is conducted in English. 

Practical Information​​

Participation is free of charge. Coffee and tea will be provided.
The course starts promptly at 09:00 and finish at 12:00. ​

Link to registration, Capital Region of Denmark (internal)​ ​​​

In connection with major grant applications, the Strategic Research Support and Outreach team offers tailored coaching and feedback to help prepare for potential interviews with funding bodies. This support includes interview training and strategic sparring to strengthen your presentation.

We have particular good experience with this approach in relation to applications submitted to Innovation Fund Denmark.​

If You Are: ​

• A professor, associate professor, assistant professor, senior researcher, or researcher conducting clinical, public health, medical, or health science research. 
• Ambitious in your efforts to attract EU funding and develop your skills in international research management, collaboration, and leadership. 
• Interested in extending and consolidating your international networks across disciplines and sectors. 
• Ready to create significant scientific and societal impact based on your research results and publications. ​

We offer a targeted program aimed at developing, supporting, and coaching individual researchers interested in being part of or coordinating EU collaborative projects. 

The objective is to support your preparation of a competitive proposal through the presentation and application of project develop tools specifically developed for Horizon Europe. The training will guide you through project development, consortium building, proposal preparation and the EU political context of strategic research funding.

The programme is developed and offered in a partnership between University of Copenhagen, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen Business School, Roskilde University, Capital Region of Denmark and their joint Brussels-based Greater Copenhagen EU Office.

The programme consists of two workshops organised in-person in Copenhagen in the fall of 2025. Possibly one additional session may be organised in Brussels for participants who plan to coordinate a Horizon Europe proposal with deadline in 2026 or 2027.

Workshop Dates

1. Workshop 1: Scoping of the projects
   Date: October 22, 2025 (in-person in Copenhagen)
2. Workshop 2: Consortium and impact
   Date: November 13, 2025 (in-person in Copenhagen)
3. Brussels visit (optional for potential coordinators)
   Date: January 2026 (exact date to be announced)​
   
   

Registration  

You register by sending your information as indicated below to mahdi.shamali.01@regionh.dk in an email titled: “Inside Horizon Europe programme”. 

Name:
Affiliation (University/hospital/department):
Email:
Research area/research interest:​​

Deadline for registration: September 5, 2025. 

If you have any questions about the programme, you are welcome to write an email to Mahdi Shamali, programme coordinator in the Capital Region of Denmark, via mahdi.shamali.01@regionh.dk​​