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During 2024 I had the opportunity to continue to work as international expert for three research funding organisations from across Europe and Central Asia, reviewing research proposals in the fields of events, tourism and hospitality:

✍️ Croatian Science Foundation (HRZZ)

✍️ Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia (SFRS)

✍️ Kazakhstan’s National Center of Science and Technology Evaluation (NCSTE)

While reviewing proposals is often time consuming, engaging as an external reviewer has been a very rewarding experience:

👉 It gives me insights into grant writing and review processes in contexts different from that of the UK. In particular, it teaches me that it is often important to consider the research context of those countries, and adapt expectations and assessment practices to it.

👉 Reviewing proposals from various institutions and countries keeps me aware of the latest developments and innovative methodologies in events, tourism and hospitality.

👉 Through my detailed feedback, I can contribute to help researchers in these countries improve the quality of their research projects and their grant writing skills.

👉 By influencing which projects receive funding, I also play a small part in directing research efforts toward areas of significant societal need and impact.

Dr. Miguel Moital

Principal Academic in Events Management

Dapartment of Sport & Events Management

BUBS