Become an Expert Evaluator for Horizon Europe
The European Commission as launched a call for new expert evaluators. Expert evaluators can help review proposals submitted to Horizon Europe and other EU programmes. Expert evaluators have an inside look at how Horizon Europe evaluation processes work in the new work programmes and can give you a competitive edge in your proposals. Expert evaluators are remunerated for their work and have their expenses related to travelling to Brussels (if required) covered by the EU. A model contract for experts is available online.
The call for expression of interest for the Funding & Tenders Portal Expert Database for the period 2021-2027 seeks individuals who will be able to assist the EU services in their individual capacity as experts with the implementation of EU funding and tenders managed through the Funding & Tenders Portal, in particular:
- Assessing applications for funding;
- Monitoring of projects and contracts; and
- Providing opinions and advice on specific issues.
Tasks may include evaluation, monitoring and advice of all types (such as evaluation of applications, observing evaluation procedures, project reviews, coaching activities, ethics reviews including checks and audits, etc.). The Commission is seeking experts with a high level of expertise and professional experience in all fields of EU action and policy, in particular, those relevant to Horizon Europe calls for proposals.
Individuals interested in becoming expert evaluators in Horizon Europe should register in the dedicated Work as an Expert area of the F&T Portal. The Portal Expert Database is the central database for all expert work in this domain. Registration is a mandatory prerequisite for being contracted by the Commission to work as an evaluator on any EU funding programme.
Contact
For more information about how Western researchers can apply for Horizon Europe funding calls and what kind of supports are available, please contact the Institutional Research Programs team.
