Practical, Evaluation-Focused Training on Horizon Europe and MSCA Funding
Ainars Blaudums delivers structured Horizon Europe and MSCA online training designed to help researchers and institutions navigate EU funding with clarity and confidence.
Four on-line training sessions are currently available at different levels of complexity. For more details, click on the image below or scroll down the page.
Each 60-minute session is grounded in hands-on experience from more than 100 successful EU-funded projects and includes a live Q&A at the end.
As an independent Horizon Europe grant consultant with over 20 years of EU funding experience, Ainars delivers training for individuals as well as customised sessions for institutional groups.
Choose from our targeted online sessions to strengthen your EU funding applications.
Horizon Europe Funding Opportunities – Online Training Sessions
A two-part online training series providing a strategic and practical understanding of Horizon Europe funding.
Horizon Europe Overview and Funding Structure (Foundations)
Gain a clear understanding of how the programme works and how funding is organised.
Topics include:
- Programme structure and key pillars
- Pillar II and its six thematic clusters
- Calls for Proposals and submission timelines
- How to interpret and navigate Work Programmes
- Live Q&A
Outcome: Participants understand how to position themselves strategically within the programme.
Available dates: Friday, 1 May 2026 at 11:00 (British Summer Time, GMT+1)
Price: €150 per participant (60-minute live session).
Institutional group training: fee available upon request.
Participating in Collaborative Projects (Advanced strategy & evaluation insight)
Learn how to identify opportunities and engage effectively in multi-partner proposals.
Topics include:
- Identifying suitable calls
- Eligibility criteria and participation models
- Consortium-building strategies
- Finding project partners
- Additional resources
- Live Q&A
Outcome: Participants gain practical tools for entering competitive EU consortia.
Available dates: Friday, 1 May 2026 at 14:00 (British Summer Time, GMT+1)
Price: €250 per participant (60-minute live session).
Save with the bundle price for both Horizon Europe sessions: €350.
Institutional group training: fee available upon request.
In addition to collaborative project training, MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship applicants can benefit from the following focused training series.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: Postdoctoral Fellowships – Online Training Sessions
A focused two-part training covering proposal structure, evaluation criteria, and success factors.
MSCA PF Fundamentals and Proposal Structure (Foundations)
This session introduces the MSCA framework and explains how to structure a competitive application.
Topics include:
- Overview of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
- Key components of MSCA proposals
- Proposal writing strategy and structuring
- Online submission forms and budget cost categories
- Live Q&A
Outcome: Clear understanding of how to structure a competitive MSCA proposal.
Available dates: Friday, 15 May 2026 at 11:00 (British Summer Time, GMT+1)
Price: €150 per participant (60-minute live session).
Institutional group training: fee available upon request.
MSCA PF Project Evaluation and Practical Tips (Advanced strategy & evaluation insight)
This session focuses on evaluation criteria, success factors, and practical lessons from real submissions.
Topics include:
- Evaluation criteria, scoring methodology, and success rates
- Resubmission strategy
- Common pitfalls and best practices
- Additional resources for further reading
- Live Q&A
Outcome: Participants understand how evaluators assess proposals and how to increase their chances of success.
Available dates: Friday, 15 May 2026 at 14:00 (British Summer Time, GMT+1)
Price: €250 per participant (60-minute live session).
Save with the bundle price for both MSCA sessions: €350.
Institutional group training: fee available upon request.
Delivery Format
- Live online sessions
- Interactive Q&A
- Suitable for individuals or institutional groups
- Sessions may be recorded for internal institutional use (by agreement)
- Tailored adaptations for institutions available upon request
All sessions are delivered directly by Ainars Blaudums. Participants preparing live proposals may request follow-up advisory support on an individual basis.
Who These Sessions Are For
- Researchers preparing proposals and MSCA supervisors
- Research development staff
- University departments
- SMEs entering Horizon Europe
- Institutions building EU funding capacity
Particularly suitable for institutions aiming to increase their Horizon Europe and MSCA success rates.
Next Steps
If your institution is preparing for a Horizon Europe call or an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship application, structured training can reduce common proposal weaknesses and strengthen evaluation readiness.
To organise a Horizon Europe or MSCA online training session for your institution, please get in touch to discuss availability, format, and tailored delivery options.
Contact EU Project AB to enquire about Online Training Sessions and receive further details.
If you are applying as an individual or have institutional sponsorship, book your Horizon Europe training session today.
Terms and Conditions – Online Training Sessions
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Participants preparing proposals may request additional proposal review support.
About EU Project AB
Since 2014, EU Project AB has helped research-driven organisations secure Horizon Europe and other EU research grant funding, and successfully deliver EU-funded projects.