This two-hour workshop helps researchers develop a strategic understanding of the Research & Innovation funding landscape, from identifying the right opportunities to positioning their research more effectively before calls open.
Navigating the R&I Funding Ecosystem: Strategic Approaches for Researchers
Navigating the R&I Funding Ecosystem: Strategic Approaches for Researchers
About the program
“Navigating the R&I Funding Ecosystem: Strategic Approaches for Researchers” is a thematic workshop designed to help researchers better understand how Research & Innovation funding works and how to approach funding opportunities with a more strategic mindset.
The session explores how funding priorities are shaped by European policy agendas, how different funding instruments operate, and what evaluators typically look for in competitive proposals. Participants will also reflect on how to align opportunities with their research profile, career stage, scientific ambitions, and long-term goals.
Organized by NOVA IMS within the scope of NexTCity, the workshop combines strategic framing, practical examples, and interactive discussion. It also addresses common weaknesses in applications, the importance of building visibility and collaboration networks before calls open, and the role of institutional support structures and funding information platforms.
The workshop will be led by Cristina Oliveira, Research Manager at MagIC, the NOVA IMS Research Center.
Program Details
- Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Format: In person
- Venue: Executive Room 5, NOVA IMS
- Language: English
- Participation: Free of charge
What’s on the agenda
- EU policy agendas and how they shape priorities
- The EU R&I funding ecosystem
- Strategic positioning: matching opportunities to career stage, ambition, maturity, and research profile
- How to stay informed and strategically supported (platforms, NCPs, pre-award offices)
- Building visibility, networks, and collaborations before calls open
Who can join
This workshop is aimed at researchers, faculty members, PhD candidates, and other professionals involved in Research and Innovation activities who wish to deepen their understanding of the funding landscape and strengthen their ability to access competitive opportunities.
It is particularly relevant for participants at different career stages seeking to align their research profile with suitable funding instruments, as well as for those looking to develop more effective strategies for proposal preparation and building collaborative networks.
Speakers
Coordination
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Miguel de Castro NetoDean of NOVA IMS and Coordinator of NOVA Cidade – Urban Analytics LabKnow more -
André BarriguinhaInvited Assistant Professor at NOVA IMS and Coordinator of NOVA Cidade – Urban Analytics LabKnow more -
Candela PellizaUrban Innovation & Data Science Researcher at NOVA Cidade — Urban Analytics LabKnow more
Partnership
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Funding
NexTCity is a project funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe call HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-02 under the grant agreement nº 101159944.
More info: https://nextcity-project.eu/
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Location
The session will be held at the Executive Room 5 at Almada Negreiros College.
Transports
Metro: S. Sebastião (Blue and Red Line); Praça de Espanha (Blue Line)
Bus (Carris): 701, 713, 716, 726, 742, 746, 756, 758, 770
