Published on May 29, 2026
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Updated on June 17, 2026
Dates
on the April 28, 2026
Le 17 juin 2026
Location
Théâtre du Château, Valrose Campus - Nice
On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the European Joint Office (CEM) is pleased to invite you to the Château de Valrose on 17 June for a special day of celebration and exchange.
Interested in European Research Council (ERC) grants?
Join us in the morning at the Valrose Theatre for a dedicated session aimed at demystifying ERC funding, followed by a panel discussion bringing together ERC experts, representatives from the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR), ERC grant holders, and evaluators. You will also have the opportunity to book an individual consultation in the afternoon.
Would you like to learn more about successful European projects on the French Riviera?
Attend the afternoon session featuring testimonials from scientific coordinators of European projects and discover the many opportunities that European funding offers for research.
Register now
This event is open to all members of the Université Côte d’Azur community and its partner institutions.
We look forward to welcoming you to Valrose to celebrate ten years of European success across our academic and research community.
Join us in the morning at the Valrose Theatre for a dedicated session aimed at demystifying ERC funding, followed by a panel discussion bringing together ERC experts, representatives from the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR), ERC grant holders, and evaluators. You will also have the opportunity to book an individual consultation in the afternoon.
Would you like to learn more about successful European projects on the French Riviera?
Attend the afternoon session featuring testimonials from scientific coordinators of European projects and discover the many opportunities that European funding offers for research.
Register now
Programme
- 09:00 am | Welcome Coffee
- 09:30 am | Introduction
- 09:40 am – 11:00 am | ERC: Myths and Realities – When and How Should You Get Started?
- 11:00 am – 11:20 pm | Coffee Break Panel Discussion: Do’s and Don’ts
- 11:20 am – 12:30 pm | Round table: Do’s and Don’ts
- 12:30 pm – 12:45 pm | Presentation of the European Joint Office (CEM) and a Look Back at 10 Years of European Projects on the French Riviera
- 12:45 pm | Signature of the CEM Agreement
- 12:45 pm – 02:00 pm | Lunch
- 02:00 pm – 03:20 pm | “The ERC: A PI-Centric Approach” – Testimonials from ERC laureates
- 03:20 pm – 03:40 pm | Coffee Break
- 03:40 pm – 05:00 pm | “Coordinating a Horizon Europe Project” – Testimonials from Horizon Europe projects' coordinators
- 05:00 pm – 06:00 pm | 10 years anniversary Cocktail Reception
This event is open to all members of the Université Côte d’Azur community and its partner institutions.
We look forward to welcoming you to Valrose to celebrate ten years of European success across our academic and research community.
