The Alliance4Life Grants and Research Funding Focus Group brings together experts from member institutions to enhance the capacity for securing and managing research funding in life sciences. Members collaborate to share best practices, exchange innovative strategies, and strengthen their collective expertise in navigating competitive funding landscapes. Together, they benchmark grant acquisition processes, develop strategic funding approaches, and implement joint initiatives to maximize success in securing resources for impactful research.
General Contact:
A4Lgrants@ceitec.muni.cz
The International Clinical Research Center of St. Anne´s University Hospital
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A Senior Grant Manager at the ICRC, part of St Anne’s University Hospital in Brno, supports national and international grant applications. With 10 years of experience in the Grant Office, he also chairs FG4 in the Alliance4Life initiative and is part of the Horizon Europe Health working group. His background spans academic, non-profit, and private sectors.
Central European Institute of Technology
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Pavla Hlaváčková is an experienced research project manager with a background in European studies and Management. She currently coordinates international consortium projects at CEITEC, handling complex research collaborations, particularly within the framework of H2020 and Horizon Europe funding schemes.
Central European Institute of Technology
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Biomedical Research Center of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
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A Project Manager at BMC SAV oversees the management and administration of international projects and serves as the Main Contact for the institution. She is a member of FG4 - Grants and Research Funding. With a background in arts from Comenius University, her experience includes project management and serving as a National Contact Point within FP7.
Medical University of Lodz
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A Deputy Director of the Office for Research, Strategies, and Development at the MUL focuses on fostering international collaboration within Horizon Europe, EU Framework Programmes, EIT Health, and EIP on AHA. She develops strategies for research excellence, sustainability, and global recognition, creating opportunities for innovators at the intersection of academia and healthcare.
University of Zagreb School of Medicine
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An Expert Advisor at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine specializes in managing EU-funded projects and serves as the main contact and FG4 member in Alliance4Life. With a master’s degree in biology and chemistry education, she supports science, knowledge transfer, and innovation initiatives at the institution.
University of Zagreb School of Medicine
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University of Tartu
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The Head of the Grant Office at the University of Tartu has extensive experience in academic and administrative roles, including Head of the Research Funding Department at the Estonian Research Council and Head of the Language Centre at the Estonian Military Academy. She has also led the Office of Academic Affairs and lectured in German language at the University of Tartu.
Vilnius University
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An Innovation Specialist at Vilnius University’s Faculty of Medicine, she manages pre- and post-award processes for international research projects, focusing on Horizon Europe funding. With over 8 years of experience in R&D project administration, she holds a master’s in Business and represents Vilnius University in the Alliance4Life Bridge project.
Vilnius University
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The Head of the Research Projects Office at Vilnius University manages national, European, and international grants, providing essential administrative support. With master’s degrees in Law and Innovation & Technology Management, she has extensive experience, including roles as National Contact Point for FP programs and coordinating international collaborations. Actively involved in Alliance4Life since 2017, she contributes to multiple focus groups.
Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis
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A Project Manager at the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, she holds a PhD in Chemistry and manages EU-funded projects, including Horizon Europe. Active in promoting research management excellence, she is a RM ROADMAP ambassador for Latvia and member of EARMA. Within Alliance4Life, she contributes to grants and funding focus group activities.
University of Ljubljana
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University of Ljubljana
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Semmelweis University
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Semmelweis University
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A Grant Expert at Semmelweis University’s Grants Management Center, she is part of the FG4 Grants and Research Funding group in Alliance4Life. Holding a master's degree in economic sciences, she has been at Semmelweis since 2022, managing tasks related to domestic and EU tenders and coordinating tender activities.
Medical University - Sofia
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A graduate of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University, she is an expert in pharmaceutical legislation with specializations in clinical and hospital pharmacy. She also holds master’s degrees in marketing, management, and public health. An author of over 300 scientific papers with 600+ citations, she has contributed to 12 EU and national research projects.
Medical University - Sofia
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A Full Professor of Medical Genetics since 2019, she has over 120 publications with a total impact factor exceeding 100, co-authored 15 textbooks, and supervised 19 theses. With experience from prestigious institutions in France and Switzerland, she has led 33 projects and spoken at 50+ congresses. As Head of Bulgaria’s first Genomic Diagnostics Laboratory, she pioneered whole-genome testing for rare diseases, cancer, and congenital anomalies.
Medical University - Sofia
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University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila"
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A Professor and senior pharmacist, she leads the Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry at a top medical university. Active in FG4 of the A4L_BRIDGE project, she supports grant management and research funding. Her expertise includes pharmaceutical sciences, QbD principles, and computational drug formulation. She also fosters research integration into university curricula.
University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila"
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A Professor PhD. and senior pharmacist at the Faculty of Pharmacy, specializes in experimental design, drug delivery, and biomaterials. With over 22 years of research and teaching experience, she has led numerous national and international projects. Her work focuses on innovative methods for drug optimization and biotechnological applications.
University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila"
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