Development of Research Capacities to Participate in the ERA. The objective of this WP is to strengthen the research capacity of Técnico – Lisbon, LARSyS and INESC-ID and to promote its long-term sustainability, by providing support to foster the project management, networking and fundraising capacities of its researchers. Specifically, the WP aims to: (i) provide LARYS and INESC-ID researchers with training on the technical and practical skills needed for preparing successful applications to H2020 and to gain project management skills; (ii) build relationships with key international organizations and networks in the environmental area; (iii) consolidate and expand the network of partners through regular, bi-directional exchange of researchers and students; (iv) foster the establishment of long-term partnerships with leading research institutions; and (v) promote the preparation of applications to H2020 calls.
