The General Vice Rector’s Office (VGI) at Universidad Panamericana continues to strengthen its commitment to the internationalization of research through intensive training programs for its research faculty.
Under the direction of Professor Abraham Baltazar León Soto, Institutional Research Coordinator, responsible for leading the strategy to attract and manage external funding for research projects, the VGI has particularly highlighted Module #3 Horizon Europe: From Idea to Funding. This initiative seeks to foster collaboration and advance international research.
In this edition, 20 professors had an active face-to face participation in the Guadalajara (GDL) Campus and more than 50 professors participated online from the Aguascalientes (AGS) and Mexico City (MX) Campuses, revealing the enthusiasm and commitment of our academic community to the development of international research.
Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe, recognized as one of the most important programs at the international level, stands out for offering a significant opportunity for the research community at Universidad Panamericana to participate in research and innovation projects with the financial support of the European Commission.
This program not only seeks to promote scientific distinction and gender equity, but also focuses on addressing societal and technological challenges to build a greener, more prosperous and resilient Europe. Horizon Europe’s openness to international collaborations is a window for Latin America and the Caribbean to contribute to and benefit from, fostering mobility and collaboration at the global level.
In this context, the training highlighted the contributions of two eminent figures: Viktoria Bodnarova, Regional Coordinator for EURAXESS LAC, and Dr. Angélica Cuapio, noted for her track record in obtaining Marie Curie Fellowships and her role as an Expert Evaluator for the European Commission. Bodnarova presented EURAXESS – Researchers in Motion, a comprehensive portal offering a wide range of services, information and support to researchers and innovators interested in advancing their careers through international mobility.
On the other hand, Dr. Cuapio shared her invaluable experience in obtaining funding and the importance of the Doctoral Networks and Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) fellowships to strengthen the research capabilities and professional development of researchers.
With a focus on excellence, mobility, inclusiveness, and support for open science and responsible research, MSCAs is a critical resource for the research community at Universidad Panamericana in its pursuit of excellence and sustainable development.
This module has not only strengthened the knowledge and skills of the University’s research faculty, but also underscored the unprecedented opportunities Horizon Europe offers for scientific advancement and international collaboration. Universidad Panamericana, through these initiatives, strengthens its position as an innovation and cutting-edge research center, ready to face global challenges with creative and sustainable solutions.
With all these efforts, the VGI highlights its mission to not only attract external funding, but also to prepare its research community to submit robust and globally competitive proposals.
