Join the FOREST Joint Call International Expert Panel
The FOREST Joint Call 2026 is seeking independent experts to support the evaluation of research and innovation proposals. Invited are researchers, practitioners and other stakeholders with recognised expertise in the Joint Call topic areas and objectives, including interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral research, innovation and practice.
As members of the International Expert Panel, experts will individually assess proposals, contribute to consensus discussions, and support the development of final ranking lists for funding recommendations.
The FOREST Joint Call will be launched as a two-stage call in September 2026. We warmly welcome expressions of interest from qualified experts wishing to contribute to a high-quality, transparent and impactful evaluation process.
Please note that registration as an expert does not automatically guarantee participation in the evaluation process. Prior to the evaluation, all selected experts will undergo a formal conflict-of-interest assessment and will be required to sign confidentiality and conflict-of-interest declarations.
Register here: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/callforexpertsFP
About Conflict of interest (Col), confidentiality, and non-disclosure please read HERE (PDF.)