Grant Academy

From learning to mastering Horizon Europe

Grant Academy helps researchers, grant professionals and project managers build practical Horizon Europe skills through expert-led courses, real-world examples and hands-on learning.

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The challenge

Horizon Europe is one of the world's most demanding funding programmes. Understanding its rules, evaluation criteria and best practices takes years of experience, yet many researchers and project managers are expected to learn while preparing proposals or managing projects.

Reliable guidance

Finding trustworthy, up-to-date Horizon Europe guidance.

Evaluator logic

Understanding what evaluators actually expect.

Call fit

Adapting to different call types, templates and requirements.

Reusable practice

Turning training into templates, checklists and repeatable processes.

Our solution

Micro-learning and certificates

Learn from experts

Access practical courses built on real Horizon Europe experience rather than theory alone.

Up-to-date Horizon Europe guidance

Always up to date with Horizon Europe

Content reflects current templates, call procedures and evaluator expectations—updated as programmes evolve.

Lifelong access to course content

Access for life

Pay once, get lifelong access with regular updates.

Grant Mind integration for notes

Integrated note-taking with Grant Mind

Capture insights and action points alongside lessons; organise notes by call, WP or task.

Who it is for

How it works

  1. 01

    Watch short videos in order or as you wish

    Follow the full path step by step, or jump directly to the topic you need.

  2. 02

    Download transcript or presentations

    Keep the key material at hand for review, reuse and team discussions.

  3. 03

    Discuss the course on our forum

    Ask questions, share practical cases and learn from other Horizon Europe users.

  4. 04

    Get a certificate when you complete the whole course

    Validate your progress and keep proof of completion for your profile or organisation.

Course catalog

Horizon Europe Grant Writing

The complete learning path to prepare stronger Horizon Europe proposals.

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Horizon Europe Project Management

Coming soon

A practical course to manage funded projects from kick-off to reporting.

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FAQ

In which language is the content? Click to reveal the answer In which language is the content? English first. Additional languages may follow depending on demand. Click to close
Is the content up to date? Click to reveal the answer Is the content up to date? Yes, we always ensure we communicate the latest information with you. When needed, we update our videos and let you know by email and notification. Click to close
Do I get certificates? Click to reveal the answer Do I get certificates? Yes. You can download completion certificates for the packs and the full course. Click to close
Is there a plan for other courses? Click to reveal the answer Is there a plan for other courses? Yes, we are developing a project management course now. We have plan for other courses in the future. Click to close
Can I use the content of your courses? Click to reveal the answer Can I use the content of your courses? Our courses are protected by copyright. If you want to use our content, please contact us. Click to close
How long do I keep access? Click to reveal the answer How long do I keep access? You retain ongoing access to the purchased content for the lifetime of the course version. When major programme changes occur, we provide updated lessons within the same course cycle. Click to close

Comparison: Grant Academy vs alternatives

CriteriaGrant AcademyGeneric MOOCsOne-off workshopsYouTube tutorials
Horizon Europe-specific, kept up to date ✓ Broad/varies; often generic Depends on trainer; not evergreen Inconsistent and quickly outdated
Actionable templates & checklists ✓ Limited downloads Sometimes shared; not standardised Rarely structured or reusable
Modular packs + full path ✓ Course-bound structure Event-based; no modularity Ad-hoc; no curriculum
Integrated notes (Grant Mind) ✓ — — —
Team onboarding & progress tracking ✓ Usually individual only Depends; no continuity None
Horizon Europe-specific, kept up to date
Grant Academy Yes
Generic MOOCs Broad/varies; often generic
One-off workshops Depends on trainer; not evergreen
YouTube tutorials Inconsistent and quickly outdated
Actionable templates & checklists
Grant Academy Yes
Generic MOOCs Limited downloads
One-off workshops Sometimes shared; not standardised
YouTube tutorials Rarely structured or reusable
Modular packs + full path
Grant Academy Yes
Generic MOOCs Course-bound structure
One-off workshops Event-based; no modularity
YouTube tutorials Ad-hoc; no curriculum
Integrated notes (Grant Mind)
Grant Academy Yes
Generic MOOCs No
One-off workshops No
YouTube tutorials No
Team onboarding & progress tracking
Grant Academy Yes
Generic MOOCs Usually individual only
One-off workshops Depends; no continuity
YouTube tutorials None