27 May 2026
Classroom A, 1st floor
Ioannis Varakis Building, Department of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
Organized by the ESPERANCE project

10:00–12:00
Empowering Early-Career Researchers: Grant Writing, CV Building and Strategic Funding Strategies
Speaker: Anna-Pavlina Haramis
Senior Grant Advisor, UMC Utrecht
A practical session focused on strengthening academic career development through effective grant writing, strategic CV building, and key tips for securing external funding for early-career researchers.

13:00–15:00

Techniques, Discoveries, Ideas – and a Career in Between: A Guide on What Not to Do
Speaker: Anastassis Perrakis
Senior Research Group Leader, The Netherlands Cancer Institute and Oncode
Professor at Utrecht University
ERA Chair, University of Patras
An insightful talk exploring scientific careers, research culture, and lessons learned from the challenges and mistakes encountered along the academic journey.

We welcome students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and young investigators to join this interactive event.