Think Europe: Accessing EU Research Funding Through Horizon Europe
The Australian Government has announced it is in talks with the European Union about a possible Australian association with Horizon Europe — the EU’s premier research and innovation funding program.
To help researchers and staff learn more about Horizon Europe and EU funding opportunities, and what's ahead for Australia, the Research Office and Global Partnerships are co-hosting a half-day event featuring a keynote presentation by Mr Nishant Shandilya, Country Representative for Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific, EURAXESS Worldwide, presentations by Global Partnerships and the Research Office, and a discussion panel with UQ researchers who have been successful with Horizon Europe grants.
Event details
- Date: 14 October 2025, 11am-3:50pm
- Venue: General Purpose South, Collaborative Room (78-343), St Lucia campus
Please note that sessions will be livestreamed as noted in the program below.
Program
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11am | Registration |
| 11:15-11:45am | Opening and presentation by Global Partnerships (livestreamed) |
| 11:45am-12:45pm | Presentation by Mr Nishant Shandilya, Country Representative for Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific, EURAXESS Worldwide, with Q&A (livestreamed) |
| 12:45pm-1:30pm | Networking lunch |
| 1:30pm-2:15pm | Information session by the Research Office: A deeper dive into Horizon Europe (livestreamed) |
| 2:15pm-3:15pm | Discussion Panel (livestreamed) with
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| 3:15pm-3:20pm | Closing remarks (livestreamed) |
| 3:20pm-3:50pm | 1:1 consultations with Research Office staff |