Looking for new opportunities to develop research and management skills? The Alliance4Life e-learning platform continues to grow, and we are excited to highlight a selection of newly available courses.

Feel free to promote these courses through your institutional communication channels and encourage colleagues to take advantage of these free learning resources.

From Lab to Global Market: A scientist’s path to building deep-tech company

Open Science in Practice: A Practical Guide for Researchers

Psychological Safety at Work I: Signals of Safety and Risk

Psychological Safety at Work II: Speaking Up, Working with Mistakes, and the Role of the Leader​

30 September 2026 | Online

The Alliance4Life Board and Steering Committee will meet online on 30 September to discuss A4L_BRIDGE progress, upcoming activities, and preparations for the Review Meeting on 27 January 2027.

Dace Kārkle, Acting Director of NIRI, will present how our Latvian partner LIOS merged with the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre to form the new National Research and Innovation Institute (NIRI).

A key topic will be the future of Alliance4Life beyond BRIDGE. Board members will discuss possible funding models and how to sustain the Alliance's activities and collaboration after the project ends.

Key outcomes will be shared with the Alliance4Life community after the meeting.

Looking for a new professional development opportunity? The Alliance4Life Staff Internships and Industrial Internships are open for applications, offering participants the chance to gain hands-on experience, expand their networks, and learn from peers across academia and industry.

We invite you to explore the open calls and encourage interested colleagues to apply.

30 Nov – 4 Dec

RMA Academy: Financial Management of Horizon Europe Projects

Medical University – Sofia, Bulgaria

The Alliance4Life_BRIDGE project invites research management and administration professionals from across the consortium to participate in a one-week Research Management and Administration (RMA) Academy focused on the financial management of Horizon Europe projects.

The training will provide participants with an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of EU financial rules and requirements, strengthen their practical skills in project financial management, and exchange experience with colleagues from partner institutions. It will also foster closer cooperation and knowledge sharing among research management professionals across the Alliance4Life consortium.

The Academy will be led by Mr Raphael de Vivans, CEO and Founder of European Fund Management Consulting (EFMC).

With extensive experience as a former external auditor for the European Commission's Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), Mr de Vivans has conducted audits and on-the-spot controls of beneficiaries across Europe, including universities, public and private companies, SMEs and non-profit organisations. His expertise covers EU financial regulations, eligible costs, accounting and recording systems, audit procedures, and the financial management of European projects.

Drawing on his practical experience, the training will offer valuable insights into the financial aspects of Horizon Europe projects and the challenges faced by beneficiaries during project implementation and audits.

9 Feb – 11 Feb

Technology Transfer Training Course

The course will take participants on a structured journey through the main stages of innovation development.