The Research Executive Agency (REA) of the European Commission is seeking expert evaluators for the upcoming Cluster 6 and Soil Mission calls.
REA are specifically looking for experienced specialists in soil-related research areas to help evaluate project proposals and select the best innovative ideas that could advance the restoration and protection of soils.
Horizon Europe Cluster 6: ‘Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment’ 2024 calls for proposals will open in Autumn, and evaluations of proposals are expected to be carried out in early 2024.
As such, REA is also looking for evaluators with expertise in areas that range from animal welfare, sustainable livestock production, ecological agriculture and aquaculture, land and maritime spatial planning, circular food packaging, carbon farming and more.
You can indicate your interest and prepare for these evaluations by registering on the Commission’s experts database and completing your profile. Those already registered are advised to update their areas of interest and any recent additions to their experience.
Expert evaluators are remunerated for their time but this also represents a good opportunity for individuals to familiarise themselves with the Horizon Europe evaluation environment, criteria and assessment processes, which can aid future proposal development.
Further details, including the benefits and how to register as an evaluator, can be found on the Commission’s website.