Call for Nominations: Advisory Board Members

The RIS4SEB Consortium is seeking distinguished professionals to join the External Expert Advisory Board (EEAB) for our ongoing Horizon Europe project.

The RIS4SEB project, i.e. Enhancing Research and Innovation Synergies for Schools of Economics and Business, features a consortium focused on developing know-how so that the partners can become firmly established on the European Research Area map. Prague University of Economics and Business leads the consortium and will be responsible for managing the Advisory Board; consortium partners are Kaunas University of Technology´s Faculty of Economics and Business, the Estonian Business School, and SDA Bocconi School of Management at Bocconi University.

What is the role of RIS4SEB’s EEAB?

The EEAB is strategically positioned to wield substantial influence over the project’s trajectory. The EEAB’s primary role extends beyond mere advisory; it directly shapes main outcomes of the RIS4SEB project – the Joint Internationalization Strategy, Human Resources Strategy, and Research Management Strategy as well as policy recommendations on synergies between ERDF / HEU funds. EEAB members are entrusted with reviewing, refining, and endorsing drafts, thereby ensuring that the project’s outputs are not only robust but also integrative and forward-looking.

Roles and Responsibilities of EEAB members

• Provide strategic advice and feedback on the Joint Internationalization Strategy, Human Resources Strategy, and Research Management strategy drafts as well as policy recommendations review.
• Participate in the board meetings, with the final meeting scheduled in Prague (in hybrid format as part of a final project conference) and the preceding meetings online.
• Engage with the consortium to ensure alignment and effective implementation of strategies.

What you can expect

• Participation in a platform to discuss synergies between research programmes.
• Networking with ERA expert members.
• Access to unique know-how on university internationalization and on Human Resources and Research management practices.
• Contact with excellent research groups from 4 economics and business universities.
• A chance to part-take in follow-up project proposals (still within the scope of RIS4SEB project).
• And modest compensation for both preparation, active meeting participation, and for traveling to Prague (see below).

Requirements for Nomination

• Demonstrable expertise in international research, innovation, project management, national and / or EU research policy experts, or related fields.
• Proven track record of leadership in management or advisory capacities.
• Commitment to the project’s timeline and objectives, with availability for all scheduled AB meetings (hybrid attendance possible).

Nomination Process

Submission: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a brief statement of interest outlining their qualifications and motivation for joining the AB.

Review: Nominations will be evaluated by a selection panel of 8 comprising top management and project representatives from each consortium partner.

Selection: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their expertise and alignment with the project goals, with final selections made through a secret voting process. 

Key Dates

Nomination Open: September 30, 2024

Nomination Close: October 31, 2024

Review and Selection: November 1 – 30, 2024

Announcement of AB Members: early December 2024

The selected candidates will be featured on the RIS4SEB website. Members of the EEAB shall be remunerated for their participation and work done on the board, and in preparation (200 EUR per EEAB meeting). The cost of traveling to Prague for the final in-person / hybrid meeting will be covered by the project. The working language of the group will be English.

Commitment to Diversity: The RIS4SEB project is committed to inclusivity and diversity. We strongly encourage nominations from a diverse range of backgrounds to enrich our project with varied perspectives.

Application Submission

Please submit your nomination materials to ris4seb@vse.cz, specifying “RIS4SEB AB Nomination” in the subject line.