IT Department Staff Attend Information Event on NRFU and Horizon Europe Grant Opportunities

On April 28–29, 2026, the Deputy Head of the IT Department for Research, Associate Professor Yuliia Parfenenko, and the Deputy Head of the IT Department for International Cooperation, Professor Vira Shendryk, joined online an information event titled “Grant Opportunities of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine and Support Instruments within the Horizon Europe Programme”, organized by the National Research Foundation of Ukraine.

During the event, participants learned about the key areas of activity of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine, available research funding instruments, and the main procedures for organizing grant competitions.

The programme also presented current opportunities for Ukrainian researchers to participate in Horizon Europe. Particular attention was given to support instruments for research and innovation projects, as well as to the legal and financial aspects of proposal preparation. Participants were also introduced to the Funding & Tenders Portal, the main EU platform for searching calls and submitting project proposals.

Special focus was placed on open science practices, international research cooperation, and practical recommendations for preparing competitive grant applications.

Participation in such events helps strengthen awareness of international research funding opportunities, promotes international collaboration, and supports the development of new research and innovation projects within the programmes of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine and Horizon Europe.

More information about the event is available on the NRFU website:
https://nrfu.org.ua/news/u-poltavi-vidbuvsya-dvodennyj-informaczijnyj-zahid-shhodo-grantovyh-mozhlyvostej-nfdu-ta-programy-goryzont-yevropa/