The evaluation panels are composed of experts with diverse backgrounds and from various sectors.  We are looking for professionals working in the following sectors: 

• Industry, business associations and innovation agencies
• Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other civil society organisations
• Local, regional and national administration
• International organisations
• Universities and research organisations

Furthermore, we strive to achieve gender equality and strongly encourage female experts to join the evaluation panels.

The European Commission is looking for experts with extensive experience in at least one of the following areas.

Food and agriculture 

Soil

Environment and bio-economy 

Civil security 

Engineering, IT and technologies 

Culture and creativity 

Democracy and society 

Other fields of science and innovation 

In addition to your thematic expertise, the following skills and experiences are very welcome and would be an additional asset:

• Experience with the financial management of R&I projects
• Expertise with integrating gender aspects into R&I

If applicable, please indicate your experience in these cross-cutting areas in your entry in the expert database.

The European Commission selects candidates with the most suitable profiles for each evaluation.  Selected experts are contracted for short-term assignments lasting anywhere from two days up to two weeks, in some cases up to 30 days. The working days are not always consecutive and can be spread out over several months.

Experts evaluate project proposals applying for EU funding. This is done by scoring proposals and exchanging views with fellow evaluators. You might also be asked to monitor the implementation of a funded project and provide an independent assessment of the project’s progress.

While the work will mostly be conducted remotely, there are some cases where evaluators will be invited to the European Commission Covent Garden building in Brussels. Should this be the case, evaluators may be eligible for accommodation and subsistence allowances, as well as travel cost reimbursement.  For more information, please see the model contract for expertsSearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN•••. We have compiled information on how to access the evaluation centre, a list of hotels at negotiated rates and further practical information on the Commission’s experts’ page under “Logistics for Brussels”.

If you’re ready to be a part of the journey from idea to action, register or update your profile today in the European Commission’s experts’ database!

For further advice on registering your profile, please read the FAQs and consult the IT manual. 

For general questions on working as an expert, please contact the EuropeDirect serviceSearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN•••.