Call for Expressions of Interest for
Evaluators (External Experts)
We invite External Experts to evaluate the
SUNDANSE Open Call #1 applications – THE DANUBE CALL
The purpose is to establish a pool of independent, impartial, and objective external experts to evaluate project proposals
submitted under the SUNDANSE Open Call #1 – THE DANUBE CALL.
These experts will play a critical role in selecting local and regional authorities from “associated regions” to replicate
sustainable sediment management practices within the Danube River and Black Sea system.
Expression of Interest for Evaluators for SUNDANSE Open Call #1 is now OPEN
Application Deadline: February 4, 2026 | 5 PM CET
We are looking for professionals with significant scientific or professional experience in the following thematic areas:
Sediment & Physical Dynamics
Knowledge of sediment transport, quantity/quality monitoring, and the impact of human activities on river systems.
Environmental Solutions
Familiarity with testing or validating ecological and hydrotechnical solutions for river basins.
Integrated Water Management
Experience in river health, ecosystem monitoring, and environmental data analysis.
EU Proposal Evaluation
Proven track record in evaluating research and innovation proposals for European Commission programme
FINANCIAL REMUNERATION
Remuneration per Evaluator is €40 per evaluated proposal.
Benefits for the evaluators
Strategic Role
Play a key role in the selection of local and regional authorities that will drive sustainable river restoration.
Financial Reimbursement
Evaluators will be reimbursed/contracted for their work (details provided upon selection).
Networking
Connect with a diverse ecosystem of stakeholders.
Project Influence
Contribute to the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean & Waters” and the advancement of the Sediment Management Handbook.
Want to join the SUNDANSE team of
External Experts for the Open Call #1?
Expectations from the evaluators
Independent Evaluation
Conduct remote, individual assessments of proposals based on Excellence, Impact, and Implementation criteria.
Reporting
Produce an Individual Evaluation Summary Report (ESR) for each proposal and participate in consensus meetings if required.
Contractual Commitment
Sign a contract including a declaration of confidentiality and absence of conflict of interest.
Administrative Compliance
Undergo an administrative check and provide necessary personal information for contracting.
Key information about the SUNDANSE project
SUNDANSE is a €9 million Horizon Europe-funded initiative addressing disrupted sediment dynamics in the Danube River and Black Sea. The project aims to improve navigation, reduce flood risks, and protect biodiversity through smart, science-based solutions. Open Call #1 distributes €300,000 to at least three associated regions for replication activities.
Important Notice
Please note that this expression of interest to participate in the SUNDANSE Open Call evaluation as an external expert is NOT binding and does NOT constitute any commitment to the SUNDANSE project.
The selection of the experts to support SUNDANSE in the evaluation of the Open Call will be taken at a later stage, since it depends on the number of received proposals, their origin, the domain that they target as well as the origin of the potential evaluators, their affiliations, their expertise and the balance between various criteria (e.g. gender, background, affiliation type, age, expertise etc.). Furthermore, we are obliged to frequently change experts that support in the evaluations of proposals. All experts contracted to support the evaluations will be subject to an administrative check — provision of personal information may apply.