Moment-UM: Enhancing Research, Training and Innovation

Winner of the ASDESR call for projects¹

With substantial funding of over 3.6 million euros, the Moment-UM project is part of the fourth France 2030 investment plan for the future, launched by the Agence Nationale de la Research (ANR). The project aims to strengthen the UM's position as a key player in European research, continuing education and innovation through a number of different actions.

Europe

Moment-UM aims to boost the participation of UM researchers in the Horizon Europe program (European Framework Program for Research and Innovation). ERC (European Research Council) grants ( Research), Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions and EIC (European Innovation Council) are the preferred instruments. The aim is twofold: to increase the number of projects submitted and to improve the success rate.

In close collaboration with three national research organizations based in Montpellier (CNRS, INSERM and IRD), Moment-UM is committed to increasing the visibility and support of research teams on the Montpellier site, through :

Strengthening support staff by hiring new experts.
Individualized support for project writing.
Expert training and coordination.
Increased communication and visibility of funding and projects.

Training

Moment'UM aims to strengthen the University of Montpellier's position in the professional training market to enhance the professional development of students, researchers and professionals.

This section focuses on the development of short courses and institutional diplomas to meet the specific needs of companies, through :