Evelina Brännvall

Biography

I am a certified specialist for external funding at the Grants Office. EARMA Certificate in Research Management, in 2016. I have a background in natural sciences (geology) and have a fairly long experience in research. I finished my PhD in Environmental Engineering in Lithuania, in 2006 and in Waste Science and Technology here at LTU in 2013. I have experience as an expert evaluator for the European Commission since 2008 and has reviewed both applications and already funded projects in the EU's framework programs. Hence, I focus mainly on the EU funding such as Horizon 2020 and the RFCS, but also on the research funding general and national funding. My work also involves supporting the university's management on the external financing issues, actively support the university's researchers to find funding opportunities and acquire and convey knowledge of the rules and conditions that apply to them. I also support researchers in writing their research project applications and finding strategical funding of their research. I also maintain good relationships with various research funders. My duties: • Strategic financial planning • Information dissemination, workshops and courses • Direct support in the application process

Research Interest

Professional Support, Research grant