This session will introduce participants to the new financial framework of the European Commission – Horizon 2020. A European Commission representative will give insight into the new framework, a representative from the National Contact Points network will explain how institutions can find support at the national level in a European project. Additionally, a museum director who has successfully participated in numerous projects will provide tips on how to increase chances of being chosen for a European project. The session is aimed at professionals with no or little experience of EU projects who would like to join in a proposal in Horizon 2020.