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Marco Cavallaro

@mcavallaro.bsky.social
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Swiss National Contact Point for MSCA & Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society at Euresearch (@euresearch.ch) Member of the Swiss Young Academy (www.swissyoungacademy.ch)

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EU Science, Research & Innovation @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu · 08/04/2026
(1/2) Calling Social Science and Humanities (SSH) researchers! Join the #HorizonEU targeted info day on 2026 research funding opportunities. 🕝 13:30 - focus on EU Pact on Migration and Asylum: link.europa.eu/jjPQqx 🕟 15:30 - SSH and STEM innovative solutions: link.europa.eu/CPKcNQ #SciComm 🧪
Visual with the text: Horizon Europe Cluster 2 info day
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Euresearch @euresearch.ch · 20/03/2026
Technological solutions alone won't solve Europe's most complex challenges. That's why #HorizonEU places strong emphasis on integrating #SSH across its research programmes. Read the latest article of @mcavallaro.bsky.social (NCP for Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society) urlr.me/CEJuUv
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SSH at the Heart of European Research
By integrating the social sciences and humanities (SSH) across Horizon Europe Clusters and Missions, projects can better bridge the gap between technology and society. Human-centric research is vital ...
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
In addition to MSCA, I have been appointed as the Swiss National Contact Point for Cluster 2 “Culture, Creativity, and Inclusive Society”, i.e. the main part of Horizon Europe for Social Sciences and Humanities. If you are a researcher in SSH based in Switzerland, do not hesitate to get in touch!
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Euresearch @euresearch.ch · 08/01/2026
Interested in the #MSCA Staff Exchanges call 2026? 📆Join our online Spotlight event on 14.1.  Key topics: ▪️testimonial from a researcher involved in a SE project ▪️ask your questions to the National Contact Points and the testimonial speaker. 🔗 urlr.me/EwvWhX #HorizonEU #HorizonEurope
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Euresearch @euresearch.ch · 11/12/2025
📢#HorizonEU Work Programmes 2026-2027 published and are available on the EU F&T portal. urlr.me/kAs58W 📌Switzerland is an Associated Country to HE and Swiss entities may participate as beneficiaries and coordinators. Be aware that individual topic restrictions may apply. #HorizonEU
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Euresearch @euresearch.ch · 10/11/2025
🎉Good news! Ekaterina Zaharieva and Guy Parmelin signed the Switzerland-EU programmes agreement in Bern today. 🇨🇭 is now associated to the #HorizonEU, #DigitalEU and #Euratom programmes. link.euresearch.ch/eD4T2
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SBFI SEFRI SERI @sbfi.admin.ch · 21/10/2025
EU programmes: The EU Programmes Agreement (EUPA) will be signed on 10.11.2025. SERI looks forward to strengthening the foundations for strong international collaboration in Education, Research and Innovation.
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
The RADIANCE #MSCA Doctoral Networks Handbook is now available! The Handbook provides straightforward guidance for creating a strong DN proposal, along with examples of common strengths and weaknesses identified in evaluations. 🔗 You can find it here: horizoneuropencpportal.eu/store/handbo...
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Handbooks for MSCA 2025 | MSCA
In the RADIANCE project we continue to provide handbooks to support applicants in the proposal writing phase. These handbooks are updated for the call year 2025. These documents provide advice on the various aspects of the proposal and look closer into the different sections and subchapters.
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Some thoughts after the record-breaking number of submissions in the 2025 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships call 👇 www.linkedin.com/pulse/five-r...
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Five reflections following the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 deadline
The 2025 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships call set a historical record with 17,050 applications, making it the most popular call in 40 years of EU Framework Programmes. What does this tell us about MSCA ...
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Switzerland back in the #MSCA game 🇨🇭 🇪🇺 For the first time under Horizon Europe, Swiss organisations were eligible to host MSCA postdoctoral fellowships. The interest was crystal clear, with over 830 applications! Best of luck to all applicants! May your evaluation panel be free of Reviewer #2!
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Are you in 🇨🇭 and applying for an #MSCA Doctoral Network? 🗓 15 Sept, Bern: Training on non-scientific parts with tips from an ex-coordinator & evaluator. shorturl.at/otDwm 💻 Online tutorial: Step-by-step guidance for each section. 📝 Proposal review: Swiss coordinators can get feedback in Oct/Nov.
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
If you missed last week's info event on #ERC and #MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships for the Americas, the recording is now available. 🌐 While the session focused on researchers in the Americas, the information is relevant to researchers worldwide! Watch the recording here: youtu.be/xT20eGZ2CJI?...
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Info Event on ERC & MSCA Funding Opportunities for Researchers in the Americas 2025
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Euresearch @euresearch.ch · 04/07/2025
The EC just dropped draft work programmes for 2026–2027. Check them out to get an overview at upcoming calls in Horizon Europe! surl.li/jsxtfc Stay updated with our dedicated page for the latest drafts t1p.de/zbvi4 Remember, consult the final versions before submitting proposals!
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
The RADIANCE project just published the 2025 Handbook for #MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF). A key resource if you are preparing a PF proposal! It notably offers an overview of the most common strengths and weaknesses identified in evaluation reports. horizoneuropencpportal.eu/store/handbo...
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
🔬 Based in the Americas & thinking about your next research step? Swiss institutions can once again host ERC Grants & MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships! 🗓️Join our online session → July 2, 17:00 CEST Get insights from Swiss ERC & MSCA contact points! Register here: www.euresearch.ch/en/our-servi...
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Euresearch @euresearch.ch · 03/06/2025
As of 2025, 🇨🇭 organisations can take part in #HorizonEU calls as #Beneficiaries — and that includes businesses! MSCA offers a unique opportunity to boost your innovation potential through top-tier research talent.  📆Join our event on 26.6. to learn how to participate. bit.ly/4kR4O7R
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
🚨 The #MSCA Doctoral Networks 2025 call is now open! Swiss organisations can now apply as beneficiaries and coordinate projects! Are you interested? Then, join our online info event on June 10 to learn more and get your questions answered. www.euresearch.ch/en/our-servi... #HorizonEurope
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Information Event on the MSCA Doctoral Networks (DN) call 2025
Information Event on the MSCA Doctoral Networks (DN) call 2025 Online Be informed about the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks call 2025 and how institutions based in Switzerland can participate...
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Euresearch @euresearch.ch · 19/05/2025
📢 We're hiring! Euresearch is looking for an #Advisor (80%) for #Digital Technologies & #Security in the #HorizonEurope programme (Clusters 3 & 4). 📍 Based in Bern 🔗 Apply here: t1p.de/nj9bc #HorizonEU #JobAlert #DigitalTech #SecurityResearch
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Euresearch @euresearch.ch · 16/05/2025
🚀 #MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Proposal Writing Trainings in Jul & Aug! Explore the full list of training and register: rb.gy/v2lyr0 Registration is only complete upon filling out the form linked in each event description and receiving a confirmation email from #Euresearch. #HorizonEU
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Euresearch @euresearch.ch · 14/05/2025
The main #HorizonEU work programme published today launches the 2025 Calls of all thematic clusters and some other programmes: t1p.de/gd9cc ❗Researchers and innovators in 🇨🇭 can participate. Swiss entities can apply as Beneficiaries.  Our factsheet for more details. t1p.de/6fy5q
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
The #MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 call opened today, with a deadline on 10 September. Are you applying with a Swiss host institution? Have a look at our online and on-site Applicants’ Trainings this Summer ➡️ www.euresearch.ch/en/events-34...
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SBFI SEFRI SERI @sbfi.admin.ch · 01/05/2025
EU programmes: Register on the Swiss-Danish Quantum Matchmaking platform today for our webinar on 6 May 2025, 14-16. Initiate a project application in Horizon Europe: MSCA, EIC and NEW cluster 4 quantum calls to which Switzerland has full access: www.b2match.com/e/swiss-dani... @euresearch.ch
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Swiss-Danish Matchmaking on Quantum
Let's entangle! Matchmaking platform for CH-DK partners in Quantum-related topics in Horizon Europe and beyond.
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Would you like to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange within your international network? Then, the #MSCA Staff Exchanges is worth having a look! The 2025 call is open until October 8, 2025. If you want to know more, watch our introductory video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NJ1...
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
The European Commission has pre-published the 2025 Work Programmes! rb.gy/93chfr The amended draft of the 2023-25 #MSCA Work Programme includes 💶 Higher budgets for 2025 calls 🎓 The #ChooseEurope pilot 🇺🇦 A new call for #MSCA4Ukraine fellowships ⚠️ Please note that these drafts are not yet official.
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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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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
The MSCA Guidelines on Supervision contains real gems for anyone looking to create a more supportive environment for PhD and postdoc researchers. It includes best practices and resources that could be useful way beyond the MSCA community! marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/about-msca/m...
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MSCA Guidelines on Supervision
Effective supervision is important to MSCA. It promotes well-being. The guidelines are recommendations for organisations and individuals who get MSCA funding.
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Europe will soon welcome 149 outstanding new #𝗠𝗦𝗖𝗔 Doctoral Networks! 🎓 "Outstanding" is really the right word, considering the success rate of just 10.6% and that applicants had to score at least 97/100 to secure funding in some panels! marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/news/msca-aw...
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MSCA awards €608.6 million for doctoral programmes
The European Commission will support 149 doctoral programmes to train and develop the skills of over 1800 doctoral candidates.
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Applications are now open for the 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝗸ł𝗼𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗸𝗮-𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (#MSCA) 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! Submission deadline: 8 October 2025. 📆 Want to know more? Join us for our 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. 👉 Register here: www.euresearch.ch/en/our-servi...
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Information Event on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Staff Exchanges (SE) call 2025
Information Event on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Staff Exchanges (SE) call 2025 Online Be informed about the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Staff Exchanges call 2025 and how institutions based in Switzerland c...
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Sabina Cveček @sabinacvecek.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
New Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Guidelines to help institutions and supervisors in guiding MSCA researchers. 👉 op.europa.eu/o/opportal-s... #MSCAConf2025 @oeai.bsky.social @oeaw.bsky.social @barbarahorejs.bsky.social
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Euresearch @euresearch.ch · 18/03/2025
📢 Interested in the 2025 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship call, opening 8.5.25? Join our online info event on 15.4. to get all the details! The event will begin with an introduction to the funding scheme, followed by a Q&A session.  👉Register now: f.mtr.cool/hehzajwaly #HorizonEU #Euresearch
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
In this short piece in Horizons, I highlight the role of research advisors in helping scientists turn great ideas into funded projects. This can be a great career path for scientists, offering a way to stay active while broadening professional horizons. www.horizons-mag.ch/2025/03/06/i...
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“My research consultancy also contributes to scientific progress”
Horizons - In brief
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Euresearch @euresearch.ch · 20/02/2025
🚀Pathfinder Open Call 2025 is now open 📆Submission deadline: 21.5. ❗Applicants from Switzerland are eligible for participation and must apply as beneficiaries. More info on the call & programme: rb.gy/whu8e8 Any questions? Contact pathfinder@euresearch.ch. #HorizonEU #EICPathfinder
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Euresearch @euresearch.ch · 13/02/2025
Swiss & Danish orgs can now connect in Quantum research! SERI, Euresearch & the Danish Agency launch a matchmaking platform for #HorizonEU & national funding. 🚀 Join the webinar on 6 May 2025 to explore opportunities. Register now! 🔗https://rb.gy/5otbva #Quantum
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Congrats to the new #MSCA grantees, incl those who chose 🇨🇭 for their Global Fellowship (GF) 🎉 ⚠️As of the next call: ✅ Swiss entities can host European Fellowships/act as return host in a GF ❌ It won’t be possible to go for a Swiss host in the outgoing phase of a GF Any questions? Please reach out!
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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 07/02/2025
Scientists, given more time and flexibility, often stumble upon unexpected discoveries—like Alexander Fleming, who saw a mould had killed the bacteria he was growing, paving the way for antibiotics. Recent study analysed such findings—more of them than you'd expect. 👉 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Euresearch @euresearch.ch · 04/02/2025
❗As of 2025, Swiss entities can apply to Horizon Europe as beneficiaries from programme year 2025 onward.   📅 2nd chance to join our webinar on 11 Feb 2025 to get your questions answered LIVE by Euresearch and SERI experts.  ➡️ Register now: surl.li/ylpkqi #HorizonEU #SwissParticipation
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
As you may know already, Swiss-based entities can apply as Beneficiaries in #HorizonEurope from programme year 2025 onward!🎉🎉 What does this imply for #MSCA calls? Find the answer in this short video and our 2025 programme update: www.euresearch.ch/admin/app/co... youtu.be/bu1E_hZfrYE?...
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Update Association Status of Switzerland in Horizon Europe - MSCA Calls 2025
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Francesco Kienzle @kienzle-euresearch.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
🚨 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 🇨🇭𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲! Swiss entities apply as 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 from programme 2025 onward. 💻 Watch our “𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀” 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 📅 Join our 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 ➡️ Register now: t.ly/Kq1uc #HorizonEU #SwissParticipation #ResearchFunding #Euresearch
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Jelena Brankovic @jelena3121.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Job alert ✨ Colleagues at Uni. Agder, Norway, are looking to appoint a #postdoc interested in, i.a. research policy, funding, evaluation, to work on a Horizon project on the impact of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) 3-year contract, full-time, starting in spring 2025 Deadline: Jan 15
Job opening: Postdoc in social sciences, Agder University, NorwayJob opening: Postdoc in social sciences, Agder University, Norway
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Anna-Lena Rüland @arueland.bsky.social · 12/01/2024
Submit to our Eu-SPRI panel until January 29 🤓 You can look forward to an impressive line-up of speakers and contributions for this dual paper-practitioner track 💪
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 05/01/2024
Happy to share our work on the European Universities initiative that just got published in Higher Education! We investigate whether a certain balance has been found between the so-called "excellence" and inclusion in the composition of these alliances. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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The European Universities initiative: between status hierarchies and inclusion - Higher Education
Using a dataset of higher education institutional alliances within the framework of the European University initiative (EUi), we test empirically whether the policy-defined goal of a relative balance ...
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 28/12/2023
Registration is open for the next ETER-RISIS Research Seminar (online, 10 Jan. 2024, 12:30 pm CET), where I will present our work with Benedetto Lepori & Peter Edlund on competition in the case of ERC grants. www.eter-project.com/2023/12/15/f... Preprint: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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Funders and researchers shaping and reshaping grant competition: Insights from the European Research...
RISIS Research Seminar January 10 2024 @ 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Presenter: Marco Cavallaro, Università della Svizzera italiana Discussant: Carter Walter Bloch, Aarhus University Abstract The goal of th...
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Anna-Lena Rüland @arueland.bsky.social · 06/12/2023
STI policy researchers, listen up! Together w/ @mcavallaro.bsky.social & others, I am organising a track on "The Org. & Gov. of European Research Infrastructures" at Eu-SPRI 2024 in Twente. Are you researching the topic? Then submit an abstract to our panel: www.utwente.nl/en/euspri202....
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Marco Cavallaro @mcavallaro.bsky.social · 22/11/2023
The call for participation in the 2024 series of RISIS research seminars is now open! RISIS research seminars are meant to discuss ongoing scholarly research in research and higher education, using relevant datasets from the RISIS research infrastructure. ▶️ www.risis2.eu/research-sem...
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Research Seminars - RISIS 2
Goal of the RISIS Research Seminars The goal of the RISIS Research Seminars is to foster the exchange of ideas within and outside RISIS community. In each seminar, scholars and practitioners present a...
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