OPEN CALL FOR TRAIN THE TRAINERS - Maximising Multi-Actor Proposal Success in Horizon Europe

PREMIERE & EU-FarmBook Joint Training for research support, knowledge transfer and administration officers within universities and research institutes

Date: 26 & 27 May 2026
Venue: CIHEAM Zaragoza, Spain

Universities and research institutes across EU Member States play a key role in supporting researchers to develop successful Horizon Europe multi-actor proposals. To strengthen their capacity, the PREMIERE project, in collaboration with EU-FarmBook, is launching a Train-the-Trainers workshop focused on the Multi-Actor Approach (MAA) – a core methodology for co-creating impactful, collaborative projects involving practitioners and (end-)users alongside academia, industry, public authorities, and civil society actors.

Link to the application form | Application deadline: Wednesday 8 April 2026

For further information about the training, please contact: Lisa van Dijk (lisa.vandijk@hnee.de) or Gina Geală (gina@highclere-consulting.com)

If selected, you will be expected to:

• attend a 90-minute online preparation workshop
• participate in the full two-day face-to-face training in Zaragoza (26 & 27 May 2026)
• act as a multiplier within your organisation by transferring the knowledge and skills gained

This two-day face-to-face training is structured around interactive and experience-based learning methods.
Through a combination of real-life simulation, group exercises, and peer exchange, you will gain practical skills and methodological tools to effectively support the development of multi-actor projects.

This training is specifically designed for:

• research support officers
• knowledge transfer professionals
• administrative staff

within universities and research institutes across the 27 EU Member States who assist in the development of Horizon Europe multi-actor projects.

Travel and accommodation costs for all participants will be covered. Participants from widening countries are strongly encouraged to apply.

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