CINEA needs technical and financial experts to evaluate the project proposals submitted under calls opening in 2023 under the programmes managed by the Agency (CEF, Innovation Fund, Horizon Europe, EMFAF, LIFE).
If you want to be considered, register as soon as possible in the expert database!
Who are we looking for?
The evaluation panels are composed of experts with diverse backgrounds and from various sectors. We are looking for professionals working in the following sectors:
- Industry, business associations and innovation agencies
- Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other civil society organisations
- Local, regional and national administration
- International organisations
- Universities and research organisations
- Banks and business capital ventures
In addition, we aim for gender equality se we strongly encourage female experts to register.
- New 'EU stamped' experience on CV
- Enhanced employability through more diverse knowledge of the EU funding programmes
- Great networking opportunities with peers and representatives from the EU institutions
- An overview of the latest developments in major projects that will shape the future of Europe
- Remuneration for an ad-hoc evaluation exercise
- Contributing to the EU's goals and achievements
What are the conditions?
The selected experts will assess the project proposals submitted for the calls published in 2023.
Experts will be called to evaluate the project proposals against award criteria as published in the call texts. Guidance on how to assess each individual criterion will be provided by CINEA.
Experts should also have appropriate language skills in English for the tasks to be carried out.
Evaluations of the project proposals will be conducted both remotely and in Brussels. If selected, you will be able to indicate your availability to come to Brussels during the weeks indicated in the 'availability check' survey which will be circulated only to those experts which have registered in the database and ticked the relevant expertise box.
Evaluators cannot, under any circumstances, have a conflict of interest with any of the organisations submitting a project proposal. You will have to sign a declaration on confidentiality and absence of a conflict of interest before you can read the proposals.
How to apply?
Register in the European Commission's expert database.
Make sure to:
- Complete all sections of the online application form
- Add all relevant keywords best describing your expertise and background
- Add your email address so that you may be contacted
- Apply as soon as possible
- Attach an updated CV to the registration
- Take a look at the manual for experts for more information.