Celebrating 10 Years of the European Joint Office (CEM)

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Published on May 29, 2026 Updated on May 29, 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 Château 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 | Coffee Reception
  • 09:30 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks
  • 09:40 am – 11:00 am | ERC: Myths and Realities – When and How Should You Get Started?
  • 11:00 am – 12:20 pm | Panel Discussion: Do’s and Don’ts
  • 12:20 pm – 12:30 pm | Presentation of the Shared Europe Office (CEM) and Local Support Mechanisms for ERC Applicants
  • 12:30 pm – 02:00 pm | Lunch
  • 02:00 pm – 02:15 pm | Looking Back: “CEM – 10 Years of European Projects on the Côte d'Azur”
  • 02:15 pm – 03:30 pm | “The ERC: A PI-Centric Approach” – Testimonials from ERC laureates
  • 03:30 pm – 03:45 pm | Coffee Break
  • 03:45 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.