Information regarding the upcoming Infoday on the Widening Work Programme 2026–2027 is provided below. The event may be of particular relevance to research staff involved in proposal preparation and participation in European funding programmes.
The Widening programme of Horizon Europe aims to strengthen research excellence in underrepresented EU countries and institutions.
The Horizon Europe Infoday: The Widening Work Programme 2026-2027 -Funding Opportunities for the Research Community aims to familiarize researchers with the Widening Programme and its key objectives. The session will explain how it promotes excellence through capacity building, encourages cross-border cooperation, and opens pathways to competitive EU funding.
By learning more about the Widening Programme, researchers can identify ways to expand networks, enhance proposals, and increase their involvement in Horizon Europe projects.
Attendees will gain practical insights into how to navigate the programme and identify opportunities that align with their goals
This infoday will be organised by the University of León, in collaboration with FECYT and EURECA PRO:
Date: November 26th
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 h.
Location: Online
Language: English
Speaker: Anselmo Sosa Méndez (NCP Widening - FECYT) + Widening participation success case (Universidad de León, Remodel project).
Attending this infoday will be a great opportunity to make new international contacts.
Registration will be open until November 19th.
Programme
10:00 AM: Opening.
10:05 AM: Thematic content of the Horizon Europe WIDENING Programme. Work Programme 2026-2027
11:00 AM: Presentation of a participation success story
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Q&A session
12:00 PM:Closing.
This event is part of the action GPE2023-001353-P, funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033.
