Think Europe: Accessing EU Research Funding Through Horizon Europe
Building on the momentum of the Think Europe event in October 2025, we are excited to propose European Research Day — a hybrid event designed to spotlight European research funding opportunities, highlight major agencies including Horizon Europe, and foster stronger international collaborations.
This initiative arrives at a pivotal moment. President von der Leyen's recent visit to Australia and the commencement of formal negotiations between the European Commission and Australia for association with Horizon Europe (Pillar II) signal a new era of partnership. With Australia on track to apply for Horizon Europe research calls from early 2027, Australian institutions will be able to compete for funding alongside EU member states and other associated countries. This opens an unprecedented opportunity for Australian researchers to strengthen their participation and leadership in international, collaborative research addressing the world's most pressing challenges
Event details
- Date: 14 October 2025, 11am-3:50pm
- Venue: xxxx
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 xxx |
| Closing remarks | |
| 3:20pm-3:50pm | 1:1 consultations with Research Office staff |
