Networks and Support Services
Networking and Support for European Research Projects
Networks and support services facilitate the exchange of information on programs and best practices and offer services such as grant search, consulting, training, and support for international collaboration to make European research projects more efficient.
The EU-REASON, FH-Net, Fortrama, and EARMA networks offer researchers comprehensive support and promote the exchange of best practices to make European research projects more efficient.
- EU-Reason is a network that promotes exchange and collaboration among EU university offices in Lower Saxony to improve access to and participation in European research and education funding programs.
- FH-Net is a collegial network of universities of applied sciences that exchange ideas on promoting EU activities and strategically advance them (https://www.eu-reason.de).
- Fortrama is a network for research and transfer managers in Germany that supports the exchange of experiences and information to promote research and innovation.
- EARMA is the European Association of Research Managers and Administrators, which connects and supports research management professionals in Europe.
- UAS7 is a strategic alliance of seven leading German universities of applied sciences that promotes international exchange and collaboration in research and teaching.
The following support services offer assistance in identifying funding opportunities, advice on application and project implementation, training on EU funding programs, and help in establishing international collaborations and networks.
- The BMFTR’s EU Office supports German researchers and institutions in participating in EU funding programs, particularly Horizon Europe, by providing comprehensive information, advice, and events.
- The network of National Contact Points (NCPs) in Germany offers researchers and companies support, advice, and information on participating in EU funding programs, particularly Horizon Europe, and serves as an interface to European institutions.
- KoWi, the EU Cooperation Office of the Science Organizations, supports German scientists in participating in EU research framework programs through advice, information services, and events.
- The NA DAAD provides information and support to German universities and researchers to help them successfully participate in the European Union’s education and research programs.
- NBank is the investment and development bank of the State of Lower Saxony, offering a wide range of funding programs for companies, municipalities, private individuals, and educational institutions, including advisory services and financial support.