Maria Papadopoulou (University of Crete): “Researchers across Borders: Funding and Collaboration Opportunities with European Academia”

This workshop introduces academic career pathways in Greece and Europe, with a particular focus on funding opportunities and strategies for building sustainable international collaborations. Drawing on concrete examples from the European research landscape, the session will discuss major funding frameworks such as Horizon Europe, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), ERASMUS, as well as bilateral schemes supported by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (Greek acronym: ELIDEK). The session offers practical guidance on identifying funding calls, building international research teams, and developing long-term collaborations, and is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students considering international research experience or academic careers beyond the United States.