Info Session on Funding opportunities in the EFSA 2023 Workplan
Summary
EFSA organised a 3-hour online info session to present its partnership strategy, cooperation opportunities (i.e. the expected calls for grant and tender) in its 2023 draft work plan and the corresponding administrative and financial framework.
The event comprised two parts:
The partnership framework:
- Strategic considerations
- Administrative and financial aspects of EFSA's outsourcing mechanism
- The Focal Point network
Overview of partnership opportunities based on EFSA's draft 2023 work plan:
- Current and planned calls in the plant health area
- Planned calls under the Partnership for Environmental Risk Assessment
- Current and planned calls supporting EFSA's scientific work
- Outlook on the work for risk assessment preparedness
The event was hosted on the Teams Live platform and was attended by more than 180 participants. A strong level of interest and engagement from members of the audience was indicated by the number of questions received. The presentations were well-received and feedback suggests that conducting such an outreach activity is appreciated by Member State representatives.
The results of the evaluation survey conducted after the event show that participants found the event a relevant learning opportunity, which increased their understanding of EFSA’s administrative procedures for outsourcing and their awareness of upcoming funding opportunities. Attendees described the program as “very useful”, and suggested that this event is repeated on a yearly basis.
Video recording
Agenda and presentations
- Agenda
- 1. Welcome & agenda
- 2. The contribution of scientific cooperation projects to the mission of EFSA new features introduced into EFSA’s Founding Regulation
- 3. EFSA’s outsourcing tools: Procurement & grant funding and administrative modalities
- 4. A support mechanism for potential partners: The Focal Point Network
- 5. Plan for 2023 Calls for Grants in Plant Health
- 6. PERA EU partnership for system based ERA Advancing the ERA of PPPs
- 7. Funding opportunities in the EFSA 2023 Workplan (other areas)
- 8. Current planning of work for risk assessment preparedness