Representatives of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs took part in an information event titled "Specifics of Participation in Horizon Europe Calls under the 'Civil Security for Society' Area in 2026." The event was held in a hybrid format and brought together representatives of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine, higher education institutions, and the expert community.
Vice-Rector of KhNUIA Oleksandr Muzychuk addressed the participants with welcoming remarks. On behalf of the University Rector Valerii Sokurenko and the higher education institutions within the Ministry of Internal Affairs system, he thanked the Horizon Europe Office for its professional advice and support. Oleksandr Muzychuk noted that, thanks to cooperation with the Office, the University has prepared and submitted three new proposals for participation in the programme's projects.
Tetiana Matiushkova, Head of the University's International Cooperation Department, highlighted the importance of this work for the development of KhNUIA's research activities and international cooperation.
Nadiia Naumova, Chief Specialist of the Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine at the NRFU, spoke about new opportunities for Ukrainian participants. Her presentation focused on the European Defence Fund (EDF). In particular, participants learned about the signing, on 13 July 2026, of the Association Agreement on Ukraine's participation in the EDF and the subsequent ratification procedure. Special attention was given to the EUDIS initiative (the EU Defence Innovation Scheme) and to the work of the EU Defence Innovation Office in Kyiv, which coordinates cooperation under the initiative, provides information support, and helps attract investment.
Oleksii Serdiuk, NCP for "Civil Security for Society" at KhNUIA, presented the practical aspects of participation by higher education institutions within the MIA system in EDF and EUDIS projects. In his presentation, "Checklist for Reviewing Proposals for Horizon Europe Cluster 3 Calls in 2026," he focused on preparing project proposals and avoiding typical mistakes at different stages of the process.
Oleksandr Chemeris, NCP for "Civil Security for Society" and a representative of the G. E. Pukhov Institute for Modelling in Energy Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, shared the experience of Ukrainian institutions. He gave examples of Ukrainian institutions' participation in Horizon Europe Cluster 3 calls in 2025–2026.
The recording of the meeting is available at: https://youtu.be/Rhpj_QwjUrY
Presentation by Nadiia Naumova, "European Defence Fund: New Opportunities for Ukrainian Participants": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MxJFoCbzp9EtgXBI_tHGCsH1Eu9EpH0u/view?usp=sharing
Presentation by Oleksii Serdiuk, "Checklist for Reviewing Proposals for Horizon Europe Cluster 3 Calls in 2026": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B3qZCEdQmQ7K3SBzpWc6MDL71Y7pHc0o/view?usp=sharing
Presentation by Oleksandr Chemeris, "Examples of Ukrainian Institutions' Participation in Horizon Europe Cluster 3 Calls in 2025–2026": https://drive.google.com/file/d/13mbqB0eBPCAtnm1cXKLhKaNbIJDqO8_G/view?usp=sharing
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