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Our hub aims to support the exchange of high-quality information and foster a bi-regional dialogue on various topics.

We’re here to provide you with valuable information on research, technology, innovation, education, culture, youth, and sports in the Western Balkans region.

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POLICY ANSWERS Webinar: Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA) on Raw Material

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Events

POLICY ANSWERS Workshop: Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects

Conference

POLICY ANSWERS Workshop: Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects

5 December 2024| Serbia

Workshop “Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects” organised by the Science and Technology Policy Research Center of the […]

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EUBCE 2025

Conference

EUBCE 2025

9 – 12 April 2025

The series of these conferences has been organized and established by the European Commission 1980 (Brighton, UK). The conference started […]

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Driving EU Prosperity: The Future of Knowledge Valorisation

Conference

Driving EU Prosperity: The Future of Knowledge Valorisation

10 December 2024

EU’s knowledge valorisation policy aims to accelerate the uptake of R&I results to realise the full potential of R&I investments […]

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EU – Webinar & Horizon Results Platform: Thinking international – International business Opportunities

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EU – Webinar & Horizon Results Platform: Thinking international – International business Opportunities

4 December 2024

This lecture series, organised in co-operation with the Horizon Results Platform, addresses IP-related aspects in four areas: It introduces the […]

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EXPO 2027 Belgrade: Play for Humanity – Sport and Music for All

Conference

EXPO 2027 Belgrade: Play for Humanity – Sport and Music for All

15 May – 15 August 2027| Belgrade

Belgrade will become a global centre for education, culture, and innovation in 2027, as it hosts the Specialised Expo from […]

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Info session: Erasmus+ Sport 2025

Conference

Info session: Erasmus+ Sport 2025

16 December 2024

An event dedicated to exploring the Erasmus+ Sport Programme and its opportunities will be held on 16 December 2024. Organised […]

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POLICY ANSWERS Training: How to Successfully Prepare and Implement Horizon Europe Projects

Conference

POLICY ANSWERS Training: How to Successfully Prepare and Implement Horizon Europe Projects

27 – 28 November 2024| Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Banja Luka is organizing a training program titled “How to Successfully Prepare […]

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Butterfly Innovation Forum 2024

Conference

Butterfly Innovation Forum 2024

26 – 27 November 2024| Podgorica, Montenegro

Every year the Regional Cooperation organises the Butterfly Innovation Forumwhich also includes the Butterfly Innovation Award Ceremony. The topic of […]

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POLICY ANSWERS Workshop: Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects

Conference

POLICY ANSWERS Workshop: Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects

5 December 2024| Serbia

Workshop “Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects” organised by the Science and Technology Policy Research Center of the […]

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POLICY ANSWERS Training: How to Successfully Prepare and Implement Horizon Europe Projects

Conference

POLICY ANSWERS Training: How to Successfully Prepare and Implement Horizon Europe Projects

27 – 28 November 2024| Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Banja Luka is organizing a training program titled “How to Successfully Prepare […]

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Workshop: Optimise Your Business and Save by Implementing Circular Economy and Green Transition

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Workshop: Optimise Your Business and Save by Implementing Circular Economy and Green Transition

19 November 2024| Serbia

As part of the POLICY ANSWERS project, the Institute “Mihajlo Pupin”, in collaboration with the Regional Chamber of Commerce Valjevo, […]

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Workshop: Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects

Conference

Workshop: Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects

1 January 1970

Workshop “Monitoring and Evaluation of Scientific and Technology Projects” conducted within the POLICY ANSWERS project, will be held on 29 […]

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ReMaT – Research Management Training for Early Career Researchers (online, registration fee)

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ReMaT – Research Management Training for Early Career Researchers (online, registration fee)

14 – 15 November 2024| online

A ‘ReMaT – research management training for Early Career Researchers’ online training will take place on 14 and 15 November […]

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EU Grant Networking Workshop: Building Consortia for Success in Health

Conference

EU Grant Networking Workshop: Building Consortia for Success in Health

1 January 1970

The Institute of Entrepreneurship Development – iED and the JOIST Innovation Park are organizing the interactive workshop titled “EU Grant […]

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International Student Scientific Conference 2024 in Tirana

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International Student Scientific Conference 2024 in Tirana

24 October 2024| Tirana, Albania

The University of Tirana, in collaboration with the University of Pristina and the University of Tetova, invites students and young […]

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Pristina International Summer University 2024

Conference

Pristina International Summer University 2024

8 – 19 July 2024| Pristina, Kosovo

The University of Prishtina is announcing the open call for students interested in taking part in the PISU 2023, 24th […]

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EUBCE 2025

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EUBCE 2025

9 – 12 April 2025

The series of these conferences has been organized and established by the European Commission 1980 (Brighton, UK). The conference started […]

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Driving EU Prosperity: The Future of Knowledge Valorisation

Conference

Driving EU Prosperity: The Future of Knowledge Valorisation

10 December 2024

EU’s knowledge valorisation policy aims to accelerate the uptake of R&I results to realise the full potential of R&I investments […]

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EXPO 2027 Belgrade: Play for Humanity – Sport and Music for All

Conference

EXPO 2027 Belgrade: Play for Humanity – Sport and Music for All

15 May – 15 August 2027| Belgrade

Belgrade will become a global centre for education, culture, and innovation in 2027, as it hosts the Specialised Expo from […]

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Butterfly Innovation Forum 2024

Conference

Butterfly Innovation Forum 2024

26 – 27 November 2024| Podgorica, Montenegro

Every year the Regional Cooperation organises the Butterfly Innovation Forumwhich also includes the Butterfly Innovation Award Ceremony. The topic of […]

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8th Regional EPALE Conference in Budva

Conference

8th Regional EPALE Conference in Budva

27 – 28 November 2024| Budva, Montenegro

The Ministry of Education, Science, and Innovation of Montenegro, along with the Center for Vocational Education, is organizing the 8th […]

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European Partnership Stakeholder Forum 2024

Conference

European Partnership Stakeholder Forum 2024

4 – 5 December 2024| Brussels, Belgium

ERA-LEARN and the European Commission will co-organise the third European Partnership Stakeholder Forum on 4 and 5 December 2024 in […]

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The European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation: Increasing Participation and Broadening Horizons

Conference

The European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation: Increasing Participation and Broadening Horizons

14 November 2024| Brussels, Belgium

The event is organised jointly by the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU and the General Secretariat of […]

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Summit Meeting of the Berlin Process 2024

Conference

Summit Meeting of the Berlin Process 2024

1 January 1970

In the 10th anniversary of the launching of the Berlin Process in 2014, the Heads of Government of Albania, Bosnia […]

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Multi Stakeholder Forum Launch Event

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Multi Stakeholder Forum Launch Event

21 October 2024

Thinking out-of-the-box with New European Bauhaus on cultural heritage buildings management and policy making Mark your calendars! The Multi Stakeholder Form launch […]

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Air Quality in Western Balkans Cities. Public JRC side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024

Conference

Air Quality in Western Balkans Cities. Public JRC side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024

30 September 2024| | Skopje, North Macedonia

The event on air quality in Western Balkans cities and in particular sources, impact on health and costs, took place […]

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Presentation of the COST Western Balkans Study. Public side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024

Conference

Presentation of the COST Western Balkans Study. Public side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024

30 September 2024| | Skopje, North Macedonia

On 30 September 2024 in the morning, COST presents the result of the COST Western Balkan Study that has recently […]

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Webinar: Professional Boundaries and Sexual harassment in Academic Settings

Conference

Webinar: Professional Boundaries and Sexual harassment in Academic Settings

14 November 2024

Date: Thursday 14 November 2024Time: 15:00 – 16:30 CETLocation: Online In this session, Dr. Anna Bull will introduce key points […]

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The role of Academia and Industry to inspire the next STEM generation (Satellite event to the Big Science Business Forum 2024)

Conference

The role of Academia and Industry to inspire the next STEM generation (Satellite event to the Big Science Business Forum 2024)

1 October 2024| | Trieste, Italy

The International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) invites to the event “The role of Academia and Industry to […]

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Joint Research Centre Science for Policy session “Smart Specialisation Collaboration Networks in the EU Enlargement Region”

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Joint Research Centre Science for Policy session “Smart Specialisation Collaboration Networks in the EU Enlargement Region”

13 September 2024| | Dubrovnik, Croatia

On Friday, 13 September (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM CEST) the Joint Research Centre organises a special session in the […]

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9th Young Scholars Forum on Central and Southeastern Europe 2024 “Regions as Drivers of European Integration”

Conference

9th Young Scholars Forum on Central and Southeastern Europe 2024 “Regions as Drivers of European Integration”

4 – 8 December 2024| | Vienna, Austria

The 9th Young Scholars Forum on Central and Southeastern Europe 2024 “Regions as Drivers of European Integration” takes place in […]

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23rd EUSAIR Governing Board Meeting

Conference

23rd EUSAIR Governing Board Meeting

9 – 10 October 2024| | Brussels, Belgium

More information will be available in due time here.

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Butterfly Innovation Forum 2024

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Butterfly Innovation Forum 2024

26 – 27 November 2024| Podgorica, Montenegro

Every year the Regional Cooperation organises the Butterfly Innovation Forumwhich also includes the Butterfly Innovation Award Ceremony. The topic of […]

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Horizon Europe Info Day and Brokerage: Cluster 3 Civil Security for Society 2024

Conference

Horizon Europe Info Day and Brokerage: Cluster 3 Civil Security for Society 2024

12 – 13 June 2024| Brussels, Belgium

The EU-funded project Seren5, in close cooperation with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs and the European Research […]

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Q&A and networking on how to join running Interreg Europe projects for new partners (incl. from WB)

Conference

Q&A and networking on how to join running Interreg Europe projects for new partners (incl. from WB)

9 April 2024| online

On 9 April 2024 from 10:00-12:00 the Interreg Europe Secretariate holds an online meeting for partners of already approved projects […]

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AI Data Robotics Association (ADRA) Partnership Information Day and Brokerage Event 2024 (Horizon Europe Cluster 4, Digital Europe programme and EIC Accelerator)

Conference

AI Data Robotics Association (ADRA) Partnership Information Day and Brokerage Event 2024 (Horizon Europe Cluster 4, Digital Europe programme and EIC Accelerator)

17 April 2024| Brussels, Belgium

ADRA, alongside the European Commission and Ideal-ist the network of National Contact Points for ICT research, invites to participate to an […]

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International Workshop on Promoting AI-Supported Eco-Activism in the Western Balkans

Conference

International Workshop on Promoting AI-Supported Eco-Activism in the Western Balkans

26 – 27 September 2024| Prilep, North Macedonia

The “International Workshop on Promoting AI-Supported Eco-Activism in the Western Balkans” takes place 26-27 September 2024 in Prilep, North Macedonia. […]

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COST Call 2024 Info Day – Montenegro

Conference

COST Call 2024 Info Day – Montenegro

9 April 2024| Podgorica, Montenegro

On 9 April 2024 COST is organising an Info Day in Podgorica, Montenegro. The aim of this session is to […]

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European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) 2024

Conference

European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) 2024

26 – 28 June 2024| Valencia

The 11th edition of the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) is hosted by the City of Valencia (distinguished as the […]

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Online b2match Meeting for Innovative Companies: FINNOvation MeetEENg

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Online b2match Meeting for Innovative Companies: FINNOvation MeetEENg

16 May 2024

The project FINNOvation meetEENg organises an online b2b matchmaking event on 16 May 2024 (10.00-11.30 CET) for companies with a […]

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Info session: Erasmus+ Sport 2025

Conference

Info session: Erasmus+ Sport 2025

16 December 2024

An event dedicated to exploring the Erasmus+ Sport Programme and its opportunities will be held on 16 December 2024. Organised […]

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Second Open Info Session for the “Western Balkans Innovation Vouchers” Call

Conference

Second Open Info Session for the “Western Balkans Innovation Vouchers” Call

8 November 2024

Following the first open info session on 25 October, the implementing agency of the “Western Balkans Innovation Vouchers” Call and […]

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Open Info Session for the “Western Balkans Innovation Vouchers” Call

Conference

Open Info Session for the “Western Balkans Innovation Vouchers” Call

25 October 2024

POLICY ANSWERS partner, Fund for Innovation and Technology Development, as implementing agency, organises an open info session for all interested […]

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Horizon Europe Cluster 1 Online Info Day

Conference

Horizon Europe Cluster 1 Online Info Day

28 May 2024

This short information session aims to inform (potential) applicants about 3 new topics that have been added to the Cluster […]

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Horizon Europe Info Day and Brokerage: Cluster 3 Civil Security for Society 2024

Conference

Horizon Europe Info Day and Brokerage: Cluster 3 Civil Security for Society 2024

12 – 13 June 2024| Brussels, Belgium

The EU-funded project Seren5, in close cooperation with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs and the European Research […]

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Call info day: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks 2024

Conference

Call info day: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks 2024

7 June 2024

The information event for the MSCA-DN-2024 call for proposals takes place on 7 June 2024 (9.30-12.30 CET). The information event […]

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Q&A and networking on how to join running Interreg Europe projects for new partners (incl. from WB)

Conference

Q&A and networking on how to join running Interreg Europe projects for new partners (incl. from WB)

9 April 2024| online

On 9 April 2024 from 10:00-12:00 the Interreg Europe Secretariate holds an online meeting for partners of already approved projects […]

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AI Data Robotics Association (ADRA) Partnership Information Day and Brokerage Event 2024 (Horizon Europe Cluster 4, Digital Europe programme and EIC Accelerator)

Conference

AI Data Robotics Association (ADRA) Partnership Information Day and Brokerage Event 2024 (Horizon Europe Cluster 4, Digital Europe programme and EIC Accelerator)

17 April 2024| Brussels, Belgium

ADRA, alongside the European Commission and Ideal-ist the network of National Contact Points for ICT research, invites to participate to an […]

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ISPO Munich 2024: The Global Hub for Sports Innovation

Conference

ISPO Munich 2024: The Global Hub for Sports Innovation

3 – 5 December 2024| Munich

The sports industry will meet at ISPO Munich from 3-5 December 2024 to show and experience product innovations and shape […]

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Funding for Startups and Creative Sectors: Event in Prishtina

Conference

Funding for Startups and Creative Sectors: Event in Prishtina

25 – 27 November 2024| Prishtina

Are you a 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩, 𝐒𝐌𝐄, or an actor in the 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 sectors in Prishtina and beyond? Are you […]

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20th International Conference on Road Safety in Local Communities

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20th International Conference on Road Safety in Local Communities

23 – 26 April 2025| Serbia

You are invited to participate in the upcoming Jubilee 20th International Conference on Road Safety in Local Communities, taking place […]

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Global Education Week

Conference

Global Education Week

18 – 24 November 2024

Global Education Week will take place this year from 18 November to 24 November. Global Education Week is a unique […]

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College of Europe Opens Tirana Campus, Shaping Future European Leaders

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College of Europe Opens Tirana Campus, Shaping Future European Leaders

23 October 2024| Tirana, Albania

The College of Europe will open its Tirana Campus, supported by the European Union and regional partners. The institution aims […]

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Beyond the Horizon: Joint Foresight Exercise. POLICY ANSWERS side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024

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Beyond the Horizon: Joint Foresight Exercise. POLICY ANSWERS side event to the Ministerial meeting 2024

29 September 2024

The workshop “Beyond the Horizon: Joint Foresight Exercise” is organised by the POLICY ANSWERS team on 29 September 2024 at […]

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Summer School on Sustainable Organic Amendment Applications from a Soil and Ground Water Management Perspective

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Summer School on Sustainable Organic Amendment Applications from a Soil and Ground Water Management Perspective

1 January 1970| Novi Sad

Date: 2 – 6 June 2025 Place: University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21102 Novi Sad, Serbia A […]

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3rd Danube Youth Camp

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3rd Danube Youth Camp

27 – 29 October 2024| Vienna, Austria

The 3rd Danube Youth Camp will be held from 27-29 October 2024 in Vienna, Austria. Participation is open to the […]

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Publications & Documents

Themes

Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3)

Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3)

28 November 2024

Smart Specialisation Strategies foster knowledge-based growth in EU regions and countries. They are crucial to achieving a smarter, sustainable and […]

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Erasmus +

Erasmus +

28 November 2024

Erasmus+ is the European Union’s programme to support education, training, youth, and sport in Europe. Launched in 2014, it provides […]

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In collaboration with MSCAdvocacy we hosted an inspiring online event: "MSCA Success Stories from the Western Balkans."During this session, 13 incredible researchers shared their success stories from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, showcasing the transformative impact of these programmes on research, collaboration, and innovation in the region.Read the article and let their stories inspire you. Link in the comments. See MoreSee Less
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📢 Our November Newsletter Is Here!The theme of the month is Innovation in Sports with focus on the Western Balkans, exploring EU calls, initiatives and opportunities in the region.📥 Please find the link to the newsletter in the comments below See MoreSee Less
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New opportunity for aspiring diplomats from the EU’s enlargement region!🎯 Open to candidates from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, and Türkiye.🗓 Deadline: 9 December. Link in the comments below. See MoreSee Less
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Register now for our next webinar!Tobias C. Kampmann will explore the SRIA on Raw Materials and discuss innovation, sustainability, and industrial development.📅 5 December 2024⏰ 15:00 CET Link in the comments below See MoreSee Less
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🎨 Opportunity for Artists and Cultural Professionals! 🌍

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✅ Deadline: 30 April 2025.

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🌟We honoured Marie Skłodowska Curie’s birthday with an inspiring event celebrating research excellence in the #WesternBalkans, hosted by @mscadvocacy & @WBInfoHub, powered by the POLICY ANSWERS project @MSCActions 🌟
Read the full blogpost here ➡️ https://www.mscadvocacy.eu/msca-success-stories-from-the-western-balkans/

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