Koszalin University of Technology (KUT) conducted a study visit at MCAST,  from 15–19 September 2025. The visit was represented by Ms Izabela Juszkiewicz (Head of the Research Project Office) and Ms Magdalena Małecka (Specialist at the Research Project Office), who participated in the five-day programme at MCAST. The main objective of the study visit was to identify barriers limiting Higher Education Institutions’ engagement in the EU4Dual programme and to propose practical solutions to overcome them. The visit was funded through the Mini-Grants for Research Work and Study Visits within EU4Dual.

During the visit, Ms Magdalena Małecka and Dr Lorna Bonnici West (Director Research & Innovation at MCAST) delivered presentations on organisational structures within their respective institutions that support participation in Horizon Europe and other funding schemes. This was followed by comparative discussions between the two higher education institutions. The discussions highlighted some challenges and limitations affecting the institutions’ participation in the EU4Dual programme, while also identifying strategies to address them. Key proposals included mentoring researchers in proposal writing, raising awareness of EU4Dual opportunities, improving information exchange between the two institutions, and fostering skill development through joint workshops and research networking sessions. These initiatives are expected to strengthen and expand institutional collaboration in research.