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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The EU Commission has published the official final version of the updates to the Horizon Europe 2027 Work Programme 🇪🇺 🔗 research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/fund...

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Horizon Europe work programmes

What the work programmes cover in Horizon Europe and where to view them.

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

KoWi has a new mini-webinar series in German to offer!🤗 ✨KoWi Update – on the road to the new Horizon Europe✨ ➡️Examining the current state of preparations for FP10 When? 🕐The 12th, 19th, and 26th November and the 10th December 2026 from 1.30 pm to 2.15 pm. Registration: www.kowi.de/en/kowi/serv...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Are you a research manager responsible for research projects? Would you like to expand your professional network and deepen your expertise? Then check out the EURESTMA certificate programme. 🎓✨ Applications are open until 1 November. 🔗 www.hs-osnabrueck.de/en/competenc...

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EURESTMA | Hochschule Osnabrück

Der Zertifikatslehrgang Hochschul- und Wissenschaftsmanagement ist eine berufsbegleitende Weiterbildung für Führungskräfte im Hochschulmanagement und Wissenschaftsmanagement im Umfang von 30 ECTS. Nac...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The KoWi Team congratulates the entire team of the Leibniz Europe Office in Brussels on its 20th anniversary. 🎉 We have witnessed many Framework Programmes together and greatly value our long-standing collaboration. We look forward to continuing our successful cooperation for many years to come! ✨

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Three inspiring days at #GoGAIN26 come to a close. From the KoWi booth to our workshop on #Europeanfundingopportunities for postdocs, we were delighted to engage with researchers interested in #ERCGrants, #MSCA and #HorizonEurope Thanks to the GAINnetwork and everyone we met along the way! #KoWi

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

New connections, inspiring conversations and a true spirit of collaboration at #GoGAIN26. 🇪🇺🇺🇸GAIN brings together researchers, universities, research organisations, funding agencies and policymakers to connect and exchange perspectives. #ResearchCommunity #Networking

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🇪🇺🇺🇸 Great conversations, valuable networking, and new connections at the #GoGAIN26 Talent Fair!We enjoyed discussing research careers in Europe, #ERCGrants, #MSCA fellowships with researchers currently working across North America.Thank you for the inspiring exchanges! ✨#FrontierResearch #HorizonEU

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🚀 #GoGAIN26 is underway! The Pre-GAIN session has officially kicked off an exciting weekend of networking, inspiration, and transatlantic exchange. Next up: the Talent Fair! Stop by the KoWi booth to explore European funding opportunities through #ERC, #MSCA, and #HorizonEurope.🇪🇺🔬#KoWi

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Japan is now officially associated to Pillar II ("Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness") of Horizon Europe. This enables Japanese universities, research organisations and companies to participate in collaborative projects and to receive EU funding. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Japan officially joins Horizon Europe

As of today, Japan is officially associated to Horizon Europe. Home to 123 million people, Japan is the most populous country associated to the programme, adding one of the world\'s most advanced rese...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

📢 Calling all professionals in Research & Development! We invite you to take part in the survey of the Research and Innovation Careers Observatory (ReICO) on career pathways in R&D. It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. 🔗 Survey: oe.cd/RD2026 📅 Deadline: September 25, 2026

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OECD-EU Research and Development Careers Survey 2026

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Planning a PhD or postdoctoral career in Germany and the EU? Looking for funding opportunities? 🎓 Join Research in Europe, an English-language info day on 8 October on-site at Uni Kassel @unikassel.bsky.social. ✅ More infos & registration: www.kowi.de/en/kowi/news...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📢 Interested in the MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 call? Join KoWi's online info event to learn more about the programme and the evaluation process. 📅 14 July, 10:00–11:30 💻 Online 🌐 In English More infos & registration 👉 www.kowi.de/en/kowi/news...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Our KoWi Annual Conference #BuTa2026 at Leipzig University @unileipzig.bsky.social comes to an end - thank you for sharing your interesting insights and new ideas! We look forward to seeing you all at our next BuTa2027 at University of Lübeck @uniluebeck.bsky.social

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

#KnowledgeValorisation continues to be a hot topic at #BuTa2026. Whilst structures & competences are not coherent or consistent across the EU research ecosystem, different activities in the #HorizonEurope clusters aim to prepare researchers & support systems for #KV to become more central.

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Our final panel at #BuTa2026 explored strategies for participation in EU research funding programmes ✅ Build networks & international collaborations early ✅ Make use of the support at your institution ✅ Engage with funding opportunities proactively ✅ Learn from experienced applicants & coordinators

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Wrapping up day one of #BuTa2026 in #Leipzig: inspiring people, meaningful exchanges, and a vibrant reception to close the day. A fitting finish — let’s keep the momentum going tomorrow! #UniLeipzig #HorizonEurope #KoWi

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Scenes from the #BuTa2026 evening reception 📸 Opened by State Minister Sebastian Gemkow and kindly hosted by the Saxon State Ministry for Science, Culture, and Tourism. #GRASSIMuseum

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Viele Einrichtungen haben dieses Jahr ihre ersten Projektprüfungen in #HEurope. Was braucht es um gut vorbereitet zu sein? -> Gute Dokumentation ab Tag 1 des Projekts -> Frühzeitige Vorbereitung aller beteiligten Stellen -> Ab Ankündigung des Audits alles andere liegen lassen #Audits #BuTa2026

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

How can we uphold or extend international R&I cooperation 🌎 in the light of geopolitical tensions 🌩️?At #BuTa2026, the German National Working Group of EU Funding Advisors at German Universities (BAK) discussed what has changed in recent years and how universities and RTOs can handle this in practice

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Evidence-informed policy, Science4Policy, Fredback2Policy aus Horizon Projeken, dass sind unsere Buzzwords für das #BuTa2026 Seminar mit Lasse Simon Stötzer vom Joint Research Centre JRC.

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Full house to talk about high proposal numbers in our funding systems: ⬆️Proposals ⬆️Delays in the review process ⬆️Stress in the research (management) system ⬆️Waste of resources ⬆️Frustration Why? 👉overall less money at different levels 👉higher resubmissions due to low success rates 👉AI And now?

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Today, the KoWi Annual Conference started at Leipzig University. ✨ Together with Prof. Dr. Obergfell, Rector of Leipzig University, State Secretary Prof. Dr. Graßmann, and Dr. Ahrens, Chair of the KoWi Supporting Association, KoWi welcomed participants from across the community. 🚀 #BuTa2026

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🎉 Today, we officially kicked off our KoWi Annual Conference in the beautiful city of Leipzig! It was great to start with an informal get-together, connect with colleagues, and set the stage for the days ahead. ✨ Stay tuned! #BuTa2026

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Yesterday, the KoWi team spent a wonderful day together in Liège ✨ We explored the city's historic centre, shared lunch, and rounded off the day with a visit to the Maison de la Science. A great opportunity to learn something new, strengthen team spirit, and enjoy time together outside the office 🌟

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🎙️ Neue Podcastfolge "KoWi Talk" zum Thema Koordination eines MSCA Doctoral Networks veröffentlicht Wir geben einen kompakten Überblick und teilen praktische Hinweise aus der Beratung ✨ Die Folge richtet sich an alle, die ein DN planen oder koordinieren: 🔗 www.kowi.de/kowi/service...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

👉 ERC & EIC Short Talk: From Frontier Research to Application How can excellent research be translated into real-world impact? What role do ERC Proof of Concept and EIC Transition play in this journey? 📅 9 June 2026 | 11:00–12:00 | Online 👉 Join us: www.ffg.at/veranstaltun...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The updated list of eligible projects for the EIC Transition 2026 Call is now available 🚀📄 Eligibility has expanded to include collaborative projects & Research Infrastructures. 🔗 eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-...

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EIC Transition

Building on promising research results to demonstrate and mature the technology and develop business plans for specific applications

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The EU Commission updated its Living Guidelines on the Responsible Use of Generative AI in Research 📚 The guidance highlights transparency, human accountability, research integrity, IP & data protection, and risks like bias or hallucinations 🔍 research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/document/dow...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Looking back at our "Research in Europe" Career Day today at Uni Münster! 💡 Together with German research organisations, we offered participants insights and networking opportunities in the world of research funding. ✨

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🇪🇺 EU Kompakt I – done! An inspiring introduction to EU research funding at the Wissenschaftszentrum Bonn: Horizon Europe, ERC, MSCA, EIC, project management & hands-on exercises – plus a lot of great exchange 🤝 Big thanks to all participants, organisers & speakers! 👏✨

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🎉 MSCA at 30: Research Mobility & Bridging Gaps Across Europe 🇪🇺 📍 Brussels | 🗓️ 21 May 2026 Full-day on-site event with high-level speakers, discussions and networking on research mobility, careers & EU collaboration. Register by 11 May 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/yKWMGedK5Z

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🎥 The ERC has published a new video series on ERC grants! Six short videos cover key financial & administrative aspects, incl. PI responsibilities, time recording, personnel costs, amendments & more. 📺 Watch the playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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ERC Grant management explained - YouTube

This series provides clear, practical guidance on managing the financial and administrative aspects of an ERC grant under Horizon Europe, across six key topics.

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🎉 30 years of MSCA! Over 150,000 researchers supported across Europe – advancing health, green & digital innovation. 🔬🌍 Did you know? KoWi informs, advises & trains on MSCA. MSCA 30 years 🔗 marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/30th-anniver... KoWi services 🔗 www.kowi.de/kowi/horizon...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

🚀 Join the European Innovation Summit in Brussels on 3–4 June! 🇪🇺 Dedicated workshops for EIC grantees on Day 1, plus opportunities for innovators, researchers & deep tech stakeholders to connect and exchange 💡 🔗 eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-summit-2...

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EIC Summit 2026

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Are you an early-career scientist?🧑‍🎓👩‍🎓 It's your chance to speak up in a servey on Global Equity and Wellbeing in Science! Explored topics: wellbeing & mental health in academia, bullying, harassment & discrimination, career challenges and barriers to reporting! 👉 www.soscisurvey.de/equityandwel...

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Questionnaire | page 1

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

EIC Tech-To-Market now open to Horizon projects 🚀 The programme provides entrepreneurial training, support to shape a potential venture & connections to relevant actors in the European innovation ecosystem 🌐 🔗 eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-...

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EIC Tech to Market Programme

Is your research ready for the next step? This programme bridges the gap between scientific breakthrough and market success.

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🚀 Horizon Europe WP 2026–27 supports research transfer across many topics! 🔎 Key areas: Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space) and WIDERA 💡 Transfer oriented approaches can also be found in specific call topics in other clusters 📊 Overview via the Knowledge Valorisation Platform: shorturl.at/KetD3

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Knowledge valorisation in Horizon Europe Work Programme for 2026-2027

The Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 contains several topics addressing new and innovative actions to support knowledge valorisation.

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🎓 Looking for PhD/postdoc funding? Join “Research in Europe” at Uni Münster on 5 May 2026! Get an overview of academic career paths & funding options in 🇩🇪 & 🇪🇺, hear directly from major funding organisations, and connect at info booths. 📝 Infos & registration: www.uni-muenster.de/Safir/en/Ver...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Our 6-week In-A-Nutshell webinar series on different aspects of collaborative projects in #HorizonEU is running! ✨ Join us on 📅 19 March for 📚 Impact in Horizon Europe Registration 🔗 eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Our 6-week In-A-Nutshell webinar series on different aspects of collaborative projects in #HorizonEU is running! 🇪🇺 Join us on 📅 12 March for 💡 Proposal and Evaluation Registration 🔗 eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

‪ Our 6-week In-A-Nutshell webinar series on different aspects of collaborative projects in #HorizonEU is running! 🇪🇺 Join us on 📅 5 March for 💡 How to Read a Call Topic Registration 🔗 eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

📘 Academic Freedom Monitor 2025 published The report notes developments in academic freedom across EU Member States, including pressures on teaching, research & institutional autonomy, as well as a lack of transparent guidelines. 📊 🔗 www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etud...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

9,847 researchers received the 🇪🇺 MSCA Seal of Excellence under the highly competitive 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowships call (call 2024: 2,939). The Seal is a high quality label & helps secure alternative funding. 🔗 marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/news/msca-se...

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MSCA Seal of Excellence awarded to 9,847 outstanding postdoctoral researchers

This recognition will allow MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships applicants to seek alternative funding for their excellent projects.

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Our 6-week In-A-Nutshell webinar series on different aspects of collaborative projects in #HorizonEU is running! 🇪🇺 Join us on 📅 26 February for 📒 Time planning for proposal preparation Registration 🔗 www.kowi.de/en/kowi/serv...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

New EU study provides practical tools to assess emerging clean energy technologies for environmental, economic & social sustainability ⚡♻️ From early R&D to market readiness – incl. carbon capture & storage, energy storage & renewables. research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/news/all-res...

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Clean and just energy transition: New study provides tools to assess emerging energy technologies

This study on circular approaches for a sustainable and affordable clean energy transition proposes tools for the assessment of emerging clean energy technologies.

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Our 6-week In-A-Nutshell webinar series on different aspects of collaborative projects in #HorizonEU is running! 🇪🇺 Join us on 📅 19 February for Strategic preparation and network building for involvement in Horizon Europe Registration 🔗 www.kowi.de/en/kowi/serv...

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Our 6-week In-A-Nutshell webinar series on different aspects of collaborative projects in #HorizonEU is now up and running! 🇪🇺 Join us on 📅 12 February for Horizon Europe and FP10: Status Quo Registration 🔗 www.kowi.de/en/kowi/serv... (If you have registered before, no need to register again)

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

📢 Vom 21.-23.04. findet unser Seminar EU-Kompakt I statt! 🇪🇺 🔍 Einführung in Horizon Europe 🎯 Für EU-Referent*innen, Projektmanager*innen & Multiplikator*innen (erforderlich: Anbindung an deutsche Hochschule/Forschungseinrichtung/Einrichtung des KoWi-Trägervereins) ⏰ Anmeldung noch bis 23.02.!

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Great meeting yesterday at Hochschule Osnabrück! ✨ We had insightful discussions about strategic positioning within the EU research funding landscape, funding perspectives and the opportunities for university management. 🇪🇺 Thank you for having us – we really appreciated the exchange.

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European Liaison Office of the German Research Organisations @kowi-eu.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Wir blicken zurück auf zwei spannende Tage beim KoWi-Seminar EU-Kompakt II in Brüssel! Es war uns eine große Freude, eine engagierte Gruppe von EU-Referent*innen begrüßen zu dürfen. Gemeinsam haben wir das Puzzle der EU-Forschungsförderung beleuchtet. 🔍 Wir freuen uns auf den weiteren Austausch! 🚀

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