Céline Damon Beeckaert
About Céline Damon Beeckaert
Céline Damon Beeckaert is the Responsable de la Mission Europe pour la Recherche at Aix-Marseille Université, where she leads a team supporting researchers in European research initiatives. With extensive experience in European project management and training, she has contributed significantly to the establishment and promotion of European research programs.
Current Role at Aix-Marseille University
Céline Damon Beeckaert currently serves as the Responsable de la Mission Europe pour la Recherche at Aix-Marseille Université, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she oversees a team of approximately twenty agents dedicated to supporting researchers and teacher-researchers in European research and innovation projects. Her responsibilities include coordinating the Mission Europe pour la Recherche (MER), which plays a crucial role in the establishment of collaborative research initiatives across various institutions, including CNRS, Inserm, and IRD.
Previous Experience at Aix-Marseille Université
Prior to her current role, Céline Damon Beeckaert worked at Aix-Marseille Université in various capacities. From 2015 to 2021, she was the Chargée de la Promotion et de la Stratégie Europe/H2020, focusing on promoting European programs and identifying suitable calls for research units. She also served as Responsable de la Cellule Europe opérationnelle from 2006 to 2015, contributing to the strategic development of European research initiatives within the university.
Educational Background
Céline Damon Beeckaert has a diverse educational background. She earned a Licence in Service Public et organisation administrative; droit; économie; politique européenne from Sciences Po Grenoble from 1997 to 2001. She then pursued a Master 2 in Politiques européennes, droit communautaire at the Institute for European Studies, ULB from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, she participated in an Erasmus program at the University of Hull, focusing on Southeast Asian and European studies from 1999 to 2000. She also completed a professional certificate in training design and evaluation at Institut Supérieur de la Formation (ISFORM) from 2020 to 2021.
Engagement in European Research Initiatives
Céline Damon Beeckaert actively engages in activities that support researchers in applying for European Research Council (ERC) grants. She plays a significant role in the coordination and promotion of European research programs, facilitating workshops and training sessions to enhance researchers' skills in project writing and presentation. Her involvement extends to the phases of project assembly, negotiation, and implementation, ensuring effective collaboration with management cells and project leaders.
Contributions to Research Support Projects
Céline Damon Beeckaert has contributed to the Mission Europe pour la Recherche (MER) receiving financial support under the France 2030 initiative. This includes projects such as the 'Accélération des stratégies de développement des établissements d’enseignement supérieur et de recherche' (Booster) and the 'Fonds de transformation de l’action publique' (PAGeU). Her efforts have been instrumental in establishing the MER as a pilot project that experiments with new organizational models for research collaboration.