Information Session: Funding Call

• May 30, 2024

CoARA is excited to announce a dedicated one-hour Q&A online session about the first CoARA Boost Cascade Funding Programme. This informative session is designed to guide and support prospective applicants in understanding the call’s objectives and navigating the application process.

Event Details:

• Date: June 3rd, 2024
• Time: 14:00 – 15:00 CEST
• Format: Online

Purpose of the Information Session

The upcoming session aims to provide potential applicants with a comprehensive overview of the funding programme. Participants will gain insights into the application requirements, the evaluation criteria, and the overall goals of the CoARA Boost Cascade Funding initiative. This is a valuable opportunity to ask questions and clarify any uncertainties directly with experts involved in the programme.

Who Can Apply for Funding?

The CoARA Boost Cascade Funding Programme is open to:

• Research-performing institutions
• Research funding organizations
• Other not-for-profit institutions

These entities must be based within the European Research Area (ERA), including EU Member States and countries associated with the Horizon Europe Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. The programme seeks to support legal entities that meet these criteria.

About the Cascade Funding Programme

The CoARA Boost Cascade Funding Programme aims to drive institutional change through pilot projects and knowledge exchange initiatives. The first call for proposals will fund over 20 projects, each designed to:

• Facilitate the exchange and adaptation of proven good practices within research organizations.
• Catalyze the transformation of research assessment practices and tools, aligning them with the commitments of the Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment.
• Support the development and testing of innovative research assessment approaches, models, and procedures.

Eligible projects are those that will contribute to lasting changes in research assessment practices across institutions within the ERA. By the programme’s end, a diverse portfolio of projects will showcase tangible outcomes that reflect the shared vision of reformed research assessment practices.

Application Details

Applications for the Cascade Funding Programme are open from April 26, 2024, until June 26, 2024, at 17:00 CEST. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the information session to gain valuable insights that could strengthen their proposals.

Register Now

To secure your spot at the information session, please register here. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how the CoARA Boost Cascade Funding Programme can support your institution’s research initiatives.

Join on June 3rd to explore this exciting funding opportunity and take the first step towards making a significant impact in the research community.

For more details about the Cascade Funding Programme, eligibility criteria, and application process, please refer to the official call text available here.

Timeline of the call: