E-Courses
Upgrade your expertise in EU funding through a comprehensive library of self-paced recorded trainings.
Each e-course provides clear methods, practical tools, templates, and step-by-step guidance to help you navigate proposal development and project management with confidence.
Every e-course includes lifetime access and a live Q&A session to refine your understanding and apply it directly to your work.
Pre-Award Mastery
Pillar I - Marie SkłOdowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
What you will learn:
Every year, thousands of postdoctoral researchers apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships — but few succeed. The reason? They follow the visible steps, not the hidden strategy.
This half-day expert-led masterclass breaks that pattern. You won’t just learn how to write an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship proposal — you’ll learn how to win it.
We’re going beyond general guidelines, webinars/standard trainings, or national contact point briefings. You’ll get:
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A full breakdown of what reviewers really look for
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The invisible structure of successful proposals and how to built each section
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Real-world examples, do’s and don’ts, and reviewer red flags
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The secret to positioning yourself and your host institution as the perfect match
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Templates and prompts that cut writing time in half
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A full and detailed pre-evaluation of your full Proposal
UNIQUE BONUSES
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Bonus 1: Lifetime access to the video recordings and the training content
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Bonus 2: Monthly Live Q&A sessions (Even if not available on Nov 11, you still can watch the recordings and join the live Q&A sessions.)
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Bonus 3: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee (Else we return your money back. That confident we are about its value)
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Bonus 4: You get detailed pre-evaluation of your full proposal by an MSCA Expert
What you will learn:
Every year, thousands of postdoctoral researchers apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships — but few succeed. The reason? They follow the visible steps, not th…
Crash eCourse based on live recordings in developing successful MSCA Doctoral Networks grant applications. An eye-opening course beyond the standard training. This course is based on step-by-step recipes in order to guide you in detail and how to build each of the different parts of the MSCA DN grant application.
No matter whether you have attended any other trainings on MSCA DN or your experience in it, we personally guarantee you that you will be fully satisfied.
Crash eCourse based on live recordings in developing successful MSCA Doctoral Networks grant applications. An eye-opening course beyond the standard training. This course is based on step-by-step reci…
Crash Course in developing successful MSCA Staff Exchange grant applications. An eye-opening course beyond the standard staff. This course is based on step-by-step recipes in order to guide you in detail and how to build each of the different parts of the MSCA Staff Exchange grant application. There are also successful examples from winning MSCA SE proposals.
Whether you have attended any other training on MSCA Staff Exchange or your experience in it, we guarantee you that you will be fully satisfied.
Crash Course in developing successful MSCA Staff Exchange grant applications. An eye-opening course beyond the standard staff. This course is based on step-by-step recipes in order to guide you in det…
Crash Course in developing successful MSCA COFUND grant applications. An eye-opening course beyond the standard staff. This course is based on step-by-step recipes in order to guide you in detail and how to build each of the different parts of the MSCA COFUND grant application.
No matter whether you have attended any other trainings on MSCA COFUND or your experience in it, we personally guarantee to you that you will be fully satisfied.
Crash Course in developing successful MSCA COFUND grant applications. An eye-opening course beyond the standard staff. This course is based on step-by-step recipes in order to guide you in detail and …
Pillar I-European Research Council Grants (ERC)
- We will familiarise you with the O.W.N. T.H.E. R.O.O.M.™ formula based on the course workbook and live demonstrations by the trainer.
- You will master the O.W.N. T.H.E. R.O.O.M.™ approach for delivering engaging presentations of any context
Learn how to develop your dream project with a winning ERC grant application. It is challenging but feasible and most importantly enjoyable in the same way a macaron can sweeten our day.
- Extra First Bonus! 1-hour one-to-one consultation session in real time
- Extra Second Bonus! Specialization Certificate on Planning European research projects for your leadership skills
Learn how to develop your dream project with a winning ERC grant application. It is challenging but feasible and most importantly enjoyable in the same way a macaron can sweeten our day.
- Extr…
Pillar II - Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
A crash e-course with live Q&A session on how to create winning Horizon Europe grant applications before anyone else. (There is a way).
Access to step-by-step the training material and the live recordings (~13 hours)
Crash eCourse based on live recordings in understanding how an Horizon Europe grant application is evaluated based on each of the formal and informal success award criteria and what you should do in order to give proper feedback as a pre-evaluator of a proposal or what you should do as an applicant in order to increase significantly the quality of each of the three technical description sections of your application.
This is a unique training as never offered based on 19 years of experience as an Evaluator on behalf of the European Commission. We personally guarantee you that you will be fully satisfied.
The structure is as follows:
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Module 1: Evaluation Intelligence
- What evaluators know, think and expect
- How evaluators are impressed in general
from an Horizon Europe Proposal
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Module 2 : Intelligence on Excellence and Implementation sections
- How the Excellence section should be evaluated
- How evaluators are impressed from the Excellence section
- How the Implementation section should be evaluated
- How evaluators are impressed from the Implementation section
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Module 3 : Intelligence on Impact section
- How the Impact sections should be evaluated
- How evaluators are impressed from the Impact section
Crash eCourse based on live recordings in understanding how an Horizon Europe grant application is evaluated based on each of the formal and informal success award criteria and what you should do in o…
Crash Course in Horizon Europe proposal Writing: a focused step-by-step training to turn complexity into clarity. An eye opening experience that goes far beyond standard grant writing workshops.
Artificial Intelligence tools and practices for successful grant writing in Horizon Europe with focus on RIA and IA actions. Updated April 2025 with the latest developments and hands on practice. Full day!
Interested in organizing this training on-site for your team or institution?
Contact us at info@keyinnovations.co.uk for more details and availability.
Artificial Intelligence tools and practices for successful grant writing in Horizon Europe with focus on RIA and IA actions. Updated April 2025 with the latest developments and hands on practice. Full…
Pillar III European Innovation Council Grants (EIC)
Through this recorded training program, you will learn how to master key aspects of proposal writing, build impactful consortia, and utilize effective evaluation methods to ensure your project stands out. The course covers techniques for building strong profiles, engaging with key actors, and providing compelling references—crucial elements for success in both EIC Pathfinder Challenges and Transition Open calls.
Whether you are a newcomer to Horizon Europe or seeking to enhance your competitive edge, this eCourse offers essential guidance to help you unlock future opportunities in groundbreaking and high-risk projects. Don’t miss this chance to develop the expertise needed for successful applications and become a key player in Europe’s innovation ecosystem.
Enroll today and start your journey to mastering EIC Pathfinder Challenges and Transition Open funding success!
Through this recorded training program, you will learn how to master key aspects of proposal writing, build impactful consortia, and utilize effective evaluation methods to ensure your project stands …
Widenning Participation & Strengthening the European Research Area
This course is for researchers from organizations based in Widening countries. In this course, you we will get familiar with
- the intelligence behind the current open calls in Twinning under Horizon Europe
- How to write step-by-step each of the three sections in the grant application (Excellence, Impact, Implementation) and impress te evaluators
- How to deal with the lump-sum budget requirement in Twinning actions.
Fully practical and beyond the info that you can find in any other events or trainings.
100% satisfaction guarantee! We are so confident of the value of this training that in case you are not satisfied, we will reimburse any training fee you have paid.
This course is for researchers from organizations based in Widening countries. In this course, you we will get familiar with
- the intelligence behind the current open calls in Twinning under Horizon…
The TEAMING course takes place live on 14th Sept from 09:30 till 16:30 CEST. In this course you will master one of the most popular funding opportunities and learn how to build a successful proposal for the
- Creation of new centres of excellence or upgrading the existing ones in low R&I performing countries, and
- Building on partnerships between leading scientific institutions in Europe and the main beneficiary institutions in low R&I performing countries that display the willingness to engage together for this purpose
The WIDENING/TEAMING call invites as coordinators research institutes, universities and regional/public authorities from widening countries, i.e. less advanced countries. According to the Horizon Europe regulation in this programme component the less advanced countries eligible for hosting the co-ordinator of widening actions are Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and all Associated Countries with equivalent characteristics in terms of R&I performance and the Outermost Regions.
The TEAMING course takes place live on 14th Sept from 09:30 till 16:30 CEST. In this course you will master one of the most popular funding opportunities and learn how to build a successful proposal f…
Further to the big success of our previous live training on AI where we gave focus on RIA/IA type of actions, this time we organize a second workshop with focus on CSA (Coordination Support Actions) as well as to Cascade Funding/Financial Support to Third Parties. For this, we will work on Excellence Hubs and create with AI each of the parts in the grant application and compare them with winning sections/extracts from previous successful proposals under Excellence Hubs.
Further to the big success of our previous live training on AI where we gave focus on RIA/IA type of actions, this time we organize a second workshop with focus on CSA (Coordination Support Actions) …
Erasmus +
In this Course, no matter what is your experience in European Funding Programmes related to education, in this day you will master the following for Erasmus Plus:
- How to create a great idea for a specific call in Erasmus Plus
- Whom to connect with for getting feedback on your idea
- Pitfalls and musts that you should know related to your targeted call topic
- How to build a proposal summary that rocks related to your proposal idea
- How to attract the best partners on board
- How to identify and join competitive consortia related to your targeted call topic
- How to build the main elements of a proposal and impress the evaluators
Extra Bonuses:
- Follow-up live Q&A within a month after your participation for clarifying any issues or addressing any of your personal challenges in project managemet
- Certificate of successful attendance for all participants that participate live on the day that course takes place or watched all the videos based on the course logfiles
In this Course, no matter what is your experience in European Funding Programmes related to education, in this day you will master the following for Erasmus Plus:
- How to create a great idea for a spec…
Post-award Mastery
Management of EU Funded Projects
Step-by-step strategies for mastering Financial Management, budgeting and EC auditing of EU funded projects (FM-Open)
Master the strategies for rejection-free claimed costs in EU projects and an audit-proof approach
Our live eCourse on EU funds is a live training beyond on what is currently available on public guides and includes key topics based on examples, previously submitted proposals, successful implementation of EU funded projects and step-by-step guidance
In this eCourse based on live recordings on on Innovation Management of EU funded Research and Innovation Projects and in one day, you will master the concept and purpose of Innovation Management in European Research and Innovation projects. This concept includes a whole spectrum of 10 different strategies for fulfilling the vision of any Research Project, i.e. to create impact and benefits to society and industry such as creating forefront knowledge, advancing growth and improving quality of life.
Extra Bonuses:
- Full access to all the recordings after the training for watching any points that you wish to master more
- Follow-up live Q&A within a month after your participation for clarifying any issues or addressing any of your personal challenges in project managemet
- Certificate of successful attendance for all participants that participate live on the day that course takes place watched all the videos based on the course logfiles
The course structure consists of the following modules:
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Module 1: Think and Act like an Innovator based on the B.U.N.D.L.E.R® habits
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Module 2: S.E.L.F.I.S.H. P.A.C.K.™: Strategies for Innovation Management (Use Case Validation, Dissemination & Exploitation, Market Analysis & Surveillance, Technology transfer incl. IPR, Impact Assessment, Standardisation, Policy Influence, Industrialisation/Commercialisation, Revenue Generation)
- Module 3: Creativity Intelligence: Design & Creativity of breakthrough ideas
In this eCourse based on live recordings on on Innovation Management of EU funded Research and Innovation Projects and in one day, you will master the concept and purpose of Innovation Management in E…
General & Other Courses
Soft Skills for Planning and Management of EU Funded Projects
Speed reading methods and techniques for doubling your pace in reading and understanding key documents related to European Research (Proposals, supporting material, infoday material, deliverables, etc)
Identify which are bad habits for you and master techniques on how to replace them with good ones and live your life as a champion in five areas (Profession, Education, Health, Relationships and Lifestyle).
Fully practical based on the latest techniques for quitting smoking up to becoming the best innovator.
Identify which are bad habits for you and master techniques on how to replace them with good ones and live your life as a champion in five areas (Profession, Education, Health, Relationships and Lifes…
Unlock the secrets to successful negotiations in the complex landscape of European funded projects with our comprehensive course.
Impact & Social Sciences and Humanities
Master the new requirements on Impact in Horizon Europe as well as techniques and tips for impressing with your Impact section in a Horizon Europe grant application
You will master the following:
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Module 1: Impact Intelligence in Horizon Europe: Master public resources related to Impact in Horizon Europe and exploit them to your advantage
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Module 2: Impact Strategies in Horizon Europe: Action plans (Tips and best practices) related to the expected impacts in Horizon Europe workprogrammes
- Module 3: How to impress evaluators with your Impact section in the proposal grant application of Horizon Europe: Examples and templates aligned with the norms and expectations from the Impact section in the grant application
Master the new requirements on Impact in Horizon Europe as well as techniques and tips for impressing with your Impact section in a Horizon Europe grant application
You will master the following:
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The course "How to Be Successful in Horizon Europe from the Social Sciences and Humanities fields" provides participants with practical guidance on leveraging funding opportunities within Horizon Europe. This comprehensive training emphasizes the role of social sciences and humanities in EU research priorities, covering essential frameworks like Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and Societal Readiness Levels (SRL) to assess project maturity and societal impact. Participants will learn to identify suitable calls, engage with partners, and understand project impacts, as well as gain insights into proposal-building for Cluster 2. The course offers hands-on steps for finding calls, understanding expected outcomes, and successfully integrating social science and humanities expertise into Horizon Europe projects.
The course "How to Be Successful in Horizon Europe from the Social Sciences and Humanities fields" provides participants with practical guidance on leveraging funding opportunities within Horizon Euro…
Other EU Funding Programmes
Training will focus on three main areas: Digital Europe Intelligence, Profile Intelligence, and Communication Intelligence.
Updated June 2025 with the latest developments and hands on practice. Full day!
MSCA-PF 2026:How to Win a Postdoctoral Fellowship
EUR 399 million in funding. Around 620 fellowships awarded. A success rate of just 16%. Most MSCA-PF proposals are not rejected because of weak science. They fail because evaluators do not see a convincing match between the researcher, the supervisor, and the host institution. This focused 90-minute webinar shows you exactly what evaluators look for first, what separates 5/5 proposals from rejected ones, and where to spend your final month before the September 2026 deadline. Whether you are preparing your first MSCA-PF application or resubmitting after a previous attempt, this session will help you avoid the structural mistakes that cost excellent researchers funding.
Reserve Your Seat — EUR 50
Why Attend
The MSCA-PF evaluation process rewards clarity, strategic positioning, and institutional fit.
In this webinar, you will learn:
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How evaluators assess your profile and career stage
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What “host-institution capacity” really means in scoring
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The common proposal mistakes that instantly reduce scores
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How to position European vs Global Fellowships effectively
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Why many Widening-host applications fail despite strong science
You will leave with a clearer understanding of what evaluators expect — and how to strengthen your proposal before submission.
What You Will Walk Away With
1. Confirm Whether You Have the Right Profile for MSCA-PF
Understand eligibility, experience expectations, and how evaluators interpret researcher maturity.
2. Learn What “Host Capacity” Actually Means
See concrete examples of how host institutions and supervisors are assessed during evaluation.
3. Avoid the 3 Structural Mistakes That Kill Scores
Discover the proposal weaknesses that can drop an application from A to B within minutes.
4. Choose the Right Fellowship Strategy
European vs Global Fellowship, Widening hosts, mobility logic, and narrative positioning explained clearly.
Who Runs the Course
Nikolaos Floratos
EU funding consultant since 2002 and European Commission evaluator with more than 20 years of experience across Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, and EIC programmes.
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50,000+ researchers and innovation actors trained
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Experience across 45+ countries
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Extensive MSCA-PF evaluation and coaching background
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
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Postdoctoral researchers within 8 years of their PhD
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Prospective MSCA-PF supervisors
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University research offices and grants staff
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Researchers preparing for the September 2026 MSCA-PF deadline
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Resubmitting applicants seeking stronger evaluation scores
MSCA-PF 2026:How to Win a Postdoctoral Fellowship
EUR 399 million in funding. Around 620 fellowships awarded. A success rate of just 16%. Most MSCA-PF proposals are not rejected because of weak scie…
Develop a Winning MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship proposal with the support of AI tools -The Success Formula No One Has Told You
What you will learn:
Every year, thousands of postdoctoral researchers apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships — but few succeed. The reason? They follow the visible steps, not the hidden strategy.
This half-day expert-led masterclass breaks that pattern. You won’t just learn how to write an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship proposal — you’ll learn how to win it.
We’re going beyond general guidelines, webinars/standard trainings, or national contact point briefings. You’ll get:
-
A full breakdown of what reviewers really look for
-
The invisible structure of successful proposals and how to built each section
-
Real-world examples, do’s and don’ts, and reviewer red flags
-
The secret to positioning yourself and your host institution as the perfect match
-
Templates and prompts that cut writing time in half
-
A full and detailed pre-evaluation of your full Proposal
UNIQUE BONUSES
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Bonus 1: Lifetime access to the video recordings and the training content
-
Bonus 2: Monthly Live Q&A sessions (Even if not available on Nov 11, you still can watch the recordings and join the live Q&A sessions.)
-
Bonus 3: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee (Else we return your money back. That confident we are about its value)
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Bonus 4: You get detailed pre-evaluation of your full proposal by an MSCA Expert
Develop a Winning MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship proposal with the support of AI tools -The Success Formula No One Has Told You
What you will learn:
Every year, thousands of postdoctoral researchers…
People Also Ask
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, participants who complete the training can receive a Certificate of Completion from Funding Expert Academy. After finishing the course, you can request your certificate through a dedicated call-to-action available within the platform.
How long do I have access to the course materials?
You will have lifetime access to the course materials, allowing you to learn at your own pace and return to lessons, templates, and resources whenever needed. This is especially useful when working on real EU funding proposals and needing a quick refresher.
Are the course materials updated for Horizon Europe?
Yes, all course materials are fully updated to reflect the latest Horizon Europe (2021-2027) regulations, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements. This ensures that lessons, templates, and case studies remain relevant and aligned with current EU funding standards.
Is there support if I have questions about a lesson?
Yes, you can post questions directly within the course platform. Our team, along with Nikolaos Floratos, reviews these queries and provides guidance to help you better understand the practical aspects of EU funding.
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