Introduction to the Horizon 2020 Excellent Science Pillar

This course will give you an introduction to the opportunities that are available under the Excellent Science Pillar in Horizon 2020 (ERC Starting- or Consolidator grant, ERC Advanced grant and MSCA).

The objectives of the course are to give an EU-advisor the necessary information to make the organization and researchers aware of these funding opportunities, and create interest for them.

The course will cover:

• Introduction to the Excellent Science Pillar, and who is it for?
• How to motivate researchers to apply
• What does the Norwegian Research Council offer of extra financing?