Master’s students in the EU are invited to become “Young Observers” in Horizon Europe proposal evaluations as well as to be part of the selection process for EU funding.

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Benefits

• Young Observers will get an invitation to participate in Horizon Europe call evaluations taking place from September 2022.
• Also, the evaluations cover all fields of science in the broad sense, ranging from social sciences and humanities to natural sciences and engineering
• Young observers will gain knowledge and support to develop skills relevant for assessing proposals, getting an insider’s view and awareness of the opportunities of the EU funding programs.
• In addition, they will also receive a ‘Young Observer’ certificate, awarded by the European Commission.

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Young observers role

• observe the conduct of the evaluation process
• participate in a dedicated seminar on the evaluation process
• also, take part in consensus and panel meetings, as observers
• draft a short report, describing their perspective of the evaluation as Young Observers
• After the evaluation, they may get an invitation to participate in follow-up activities.

Who can apply

• currently enrolled in a master’s program, in any discipline, at a university in an EU Member State.
• Also, students from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds or belonging to vulnerable and marginalized groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

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How to apply

• a short description of their motivation to become a Young Observer explaining why they should be selected
• a recommendation letter from their supervisor/ professor.