37th KoWi Annual Conference from 16 to 18 June 2026 in Leipzig – Registration opens on 16 April 2026

Our annual conference is a well‑established nationwide forum for the exchange of information, views, and experiences on current issues and developments in EU research and innovation funding.

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2025: Results published

A total of 141 doctoral programmes will be funded with an overall budget of EUR 617.18 million.

Updated KoWi factsheet on Horizon Europe Partnerships available

Our overview includes information on the different types of partnerships, as well as a cluster‑based list and an annex with the key details on each of the co-programmed and co-funded partnerships [in German].

Online info event: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships

KoWi is offering an online information event on MSCA PF on 4 May from 10:00-11:30. The event will be held in English.

KoWi workshop on increasing collaboration between EU funding and knowledge valorisation managers: registration open

The workshop offers a compact overview of transfer-relevant areas within Horizon Europe as well as upcoming developments related to knowledge valorisation.

"Research in Europe" at the University of Münster: Registrations open

The info day provides a concise overview of academic career and related funding opportunities in Germany and the EU.

Reminder: Registration for the ERC-StG interview trainings starts on 26 March

This event format consists of an information event for interview candidates and multipliers, as well as individual group training sessions (with limited capacities) for interview candidates only.

DESCA publishes model consortium agreement “Horizon Europe 2.1”

DESCA ("Development of a Simplified Consortium Agreement") is the most widely used consortium agreement in EU research projects.

KoWi Annual Conference 2026 in Leipzig: advance notice for registration

The annual conference offers around 350 participants a forum for the exchange of information and experience on EU research and innovation funding under Horizon Europe.

Calls for proposals by Horizon projects: how to find cascade funding opportunities