A seminar for faculty members on the topic “Participation in the European Union programme for the development of scientific research and technology “Horizon 2020” was held at S.Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University. The seminar was held by the “International Science” office of the Department of Science and Innovations of S.Toraighyrov PSU.

During the seminar, the structure of the “Horizon 2020” programme, the main directions and competitions under this program, the types of projects, the criteria for their evaluation, and the application procedure were reviewed. In addition, there was a practical component: the seminar participants had the opportunity to go through the main stages of submitting an application on the website: from registering a personal account to searching for a specific competition and potential partners.

Artyom Dontsov, head of the “International Science” office, believes that such events help to get acquainted in detail with research financing programs existing abroad. “I am convinced that scientists of our university have sufficient intellectual potential to participate in international programs, even in such large-scale ones as “Horizon 2020.” Our department will continue to acquaint everyone with existing foreign programs, and we are ready to assist in finding and translating any necessary information”, Artyom Sergeyevich said.