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The V4+WB Network of Research Managers and Administrators (RMA) project, which is funded by the International Visegrad Fund, aims to strengthen the network of RMAs from Visegrad Four (V4) and Western ... read more
Original Call text: The CEI-Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES) is proud to announce the launch of the 2nd edition of the Call for Ideas and Award Competition “IMAGINE” Active ... read more
The European Commission has published a foresight study which sets out possible scenarios for research and innovation policies in the Western Balkans by 2035. The scenarios were developed in a co-creation... read more
What is the role of regional democracy in the multilevel polity of the EU? In the context of the Conference on the Future of Europe, we bring European policy makers, academic experts, and European citizens... read more
The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (JU) is looking to appoint external experts to assist in the evaluation of grant applications, projects and tenders, and to provide opinions and advice in specific cases. ... read more
In the context of the European Parliament plenary vote on the EU budget for 2022, the European University Association (EUA) has published a statement calling on the Council to revert the proposed cuts... read more
On 21 October 2021, the European Commission published five foresight reports in support of the EU missions which resulted from the work of the Mission Boards. read more
The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Washington (Seattle) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Slavic and global literary... read more
PhD students researching transitional justice issues are invited to submit a paper for a PhD Workshop on Transitional Justice in the Western Balkans. This workshop will bring together doctoral... read more
The Balkan History Association and the Institute of Balkan Studies and Centre of Tracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences are preparing a volume dedicated to parks in Balkan capitals – their stories... read more
CfP: Popular Music, Populism and Nationalism in Contemporary Europe University of Oldenburg (Germany), 07–09 April 2022 Organisation: Prof. Dr. Mario Dunkel, Reinhard Kopanski, ... read more
i-Portunus is a scheme funded by the European Commission that supports the mobility of artists, creators and cultural professionals, implemented by consortia of cultural organisations. It funds ... read more
Breaking down barriers through books; the group of refugee writers fighting against fear politics. The crossing of borders for artists, books and ideas is more important than ever before. ‘... read more
The Bronze Age brought back to life: exploring Europe’s remarkable cultural heritage. The most extraordinary portfolio of Bronze Age artisanship in Europe comprises work from El Argar (south-... read more
Businesses can now get EU funding and support for innovation projects that will help them develop and expand into other countries – in Europe and beyond. The funding is available through the EU's Horizon... read more
A large number of proposals were submitted for the first calls of Horizon Europe - Teaming for Excellence (Stage 1) and Horizon Europe - Twinning for Western Balkans. The deadline for submissions was ... read more
On 6 October, at the EU-Western Balkans Brdo Summit, the leaders of the European Union and its Member States, together with Western Balkans leaders launched the ‘Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, ... read more
The GS OSES at Universität Regensburg will admit three PhD candidates and two Pre-doctoral researchers to its program, beginning April 1st, 2022. The deadline for submission is November 28, 2021. read more
The Summit came after over 19 months of fighting a pandemic. The EU and its Member States have stood by the Western Balkan partners, demonstrating their solidarity with an unprecedented package of €3.... read more
21 October 2021, 6 PM (CET), Online : Historical Transformations from Via Militaris to Autoput (Eds. Florian Riedler and Nenad Stefanov) A discussion with the editors and contributors of the book introduced... read more
The European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, a UN-affiliated intergovernmental organization in Vienna, has a vacancy for a researcher to work on a broad range of issues on labour market... read more
A number of European research and innovation (R&I) stakeholder organisations have published an open letter addressed to the EU institutions, in which they express the need to include R&I stakeholders... read more
The European Commission has published a guidance document on gender equality plans. This guidance document supports organisations to meet the Gender Equality Plan (GEP) eligibility criterion of Horizon... read more
At the European Union-Western Balkans Summit in Brdo pri Kranju, on 6th October 20121, leaders reaffirmed the region’s European perspective and commitment to the enlargement... read more
Research Funding Organisations (RFOs) play an increasing role in research systems by orientating research investments and inducing change in the way research organisations work. Halfway between research... read more
Series of events will take place online over 4-days to explore how to use the power of innovation to create a more sustainable and just economy. read more
Public engagement is emerging – alongside other RRI dimensions – as a key component in how research funding organisations are working to ensure that research is societally relevant and impactful: an explicit... read more
The “PowerGreen” conference aims to recognize the ICT sector as a key player in the fight against climate change, to inspire companies to invest in the development and deployment of greener digital technologies... read more
The Conference New ERA - Towards a responsible knowledge driven society of the 3rd Millennium (aka ERA Conference) intends to produce ERA conference recommendations for better implementation of the new... read more
Public engagement is a foundational key of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), having a crucial role to play in the establishment of bonds between science and society based on trust, two-way dialogue... read more
Transmission of knowledge and lessons from finishing to starting RRI project – what is the ‘new status quo’? what elements of knowledge would starting projects benefit from coming from finishing projects... read more
European Science Engagement Conference read more
This workshop will discuss the findings of the study on the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) facilitating the enlargement process of Western Balkans, conducted by OBCT/CeSPI on ... read more
Develop/strengthen the identity of the Interreg IPA ETC programmes through the organisation of a debate and an artistic event. read more
Identifying border obstacles is key to developing actions aimed at achieving economic, social and territorial cohesion. read more
For those living in border regions, access to healthcare across the border can sometimes offer a lifeline. Thanks to EU legislation and cooperation between neighbouring health authorities and hospitals... read more
Sustainable institutional changes result from a collective effort where both top-down and bottom-up approaches are present and coordinated. read more
The 9th Living Knowledge Conference aims to bring together all those involved in doing or supporting research with and for communities. read more
The Hungarian Historical Review invites submissions for its second issue in 2022, the theme of which will be Austria-Hungary and the Balkans – from the perspectives of New Imperial History The deadline... read more
Call for Proposals 26th Annual World Convention of the Association for the Study of Nationalities (ASN) https://www.asnconvention.com Sponsored by the Harriman Institute, Columbia... read more
Facilitating research and innovation cooperation in the Danube Region within dedicated calls of the “Widening participation and spreading excellence” part of Horizon Europe read more
The initiative "Facilitating Research & Innovation Cooperation in the Danube Region" will start on 28 October with a Horizon Europe "Widening" information day. read more
In this event Partners Albania willshare the latest opportunities for start-up development that are in place in the Western Balkan Region by bringing together all the stakeholders, representatives from... read more
Digital transition - the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business - results in fundamental changes to how businesses operate and how they deliver value to customers. Progress is ... read more
The Strategic Forum for International STI cooperation (SFIC) has launched its opinion on the "Global approach to research and innovation - Europe's strategy for international cooperation in a changing... read more
On 24 September 2021, Iceland and Norway became the first two countries to be formally associated to Horizon Europe. read more
In parallel to the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and Area Science Park will jointly organise a hybrid conference on Technology... read more
The conference aims to explore the interplay between government policies, gender and Muslim populations in socialist and post-socialist contexts. read more
Registration has officially opened for the upcoming hybrid event, Innovation through internationalisation: How international cooperation and mobility foster innovation in higher education -&... read more
The European Investment Fund (EIF) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate more closely and boost European innovation... read more
WBC Information Platform on Research Technology and Innovation is currently funded by the European Commission through the INT Service Facility for the Support of the Steering Platform on Research and Innovation for the Western Balkans (Specific Contract No. 30-CE-0838742/00-87). It builds upon the original platform WBC-INCO.NET.
