The Technical University of Moldova has initiated a series of training sessions aimed at boosting institutional capabilities in the field of European research and innovation. The first session, held on April 24, 2024, brought together 30 UTM collaborators eager to develop their skills in this crucial domain, the goal being to strengthen their abilities to participate in project calls under the Horizon Europe program.
The central theme of the session was “Turning Research Problems into Project Ideas.” Dr. Elena Railean, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Director of ICASA, and the thematic coordinator of Pillar I “Excellence in Research” at the Horizon Europe National Office, was the guest of honor. With extensive experience in educational management, Dr. Railean shed light on the project concept through the lens of dynamic anthropocentric changes, providing attendees with valuable knowledge in project management research and guiding them in transforming research problems into viable, competitive project proposals at national, European, and global levels.
Throughout the session, participants had the opportunity to better understand the process of conceptualizing competitive project proposals, engaging in an interactive activity where they identified relevant challenges in their respective fields and formulated solid project ideas tailored for European funding, while considering the requirements and expectations of the Horizon Europe program.
This first session marks the beginning of a series of training sessions dedicated to strengthening institutional capacities in the field of European research and innovation. Upcoming sessions will address a wide range of topics, including the structure of the Horizon Europe program, project proposal development, research project management, project lifecycle, project proposal evaluation and revision, as well as project monitoring and management.
To facilitate broader participation, the training will be conducted both in-person and online. Already, 70 UTM collaborators have signed up to take part in these sessions.
The UTM Research Management Department expressed satisfaction with the level of involvement and enthusiasm shown by collaborators during this inaugural training session. Additionally, it reiterated the commitment of the Horizon Europe National Office to enhance researchers’ capabilities and contribute to increasing the number of project proposals submitted by UTM under the program.
Through this initiative, UTM consolidates its standing as a leading research institution and reaffirms its dedication to advancing scientific and technological progress on both European and global scales.
