Lunch talk series: Understanding the System 

This lunch talk with Cornelia Schneider will introduce the broader Horizon Europe funding landscape, focusing on Pillar II and its thematic clusters. Participants will learn about current calls, funding options, and how to build strong consortia and networks. It will outline personalized support available through the EU Bureau of the BMFTR and the National Contact Points (NCP).

About Cornelia Schneider:
Cornelia Schneider is Head of the Coordination Group for NCPs at the EU Bureau of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). The EU Bureau at the DLR Project Management Agency supports the BMFTR on European research and innovation policy, particularly Horizon Europe and related programs. The EU-Bureau coordinates the Network of National Contact Points (NCPs), operates a Front Office and hosts several German NCPs, which provide free, confidential guidance to applicants and participants. Since 2017, Schneider has coordinated Germany’s NCP network for Horizon Europe and serves as an expert in the “Strategic Configuration” program committee. With over 15 years of experience in European Framework Programmes, she advises researchers and institutions across Germany on EU funding opportunities and supports the national implementation of Horizon Europe.

Date: December 8, 2025

Time: 1-2 pm

Further information about the event and the registration can be found  here.