The aim of the project is to increase the scientific capacity of Riga Stradins University and promote international visibility in the European Research Area by participating in international research projects, conferences and research infrastructure consortium EATRIS-ERIC. Activities planned in the project:-support for project application preparation of Horizon 2020 programme and European Union 9. The Framework Programme titles,-participation in networking activities – Horizon 2020 and the European Union 9. Participation in international conferences, expert consultations for the preparation of project applications,- support for implementation of the Latvian National Partnership Plan at EATRIS-ERIC consortium. Time of implementation of the project: July 2018 – December 31, 2022.The total cost of the project is EUR 392187,41, including ERDF funding EUR 333359,29 and the state budget co-financing EUR 58828.12.The result of the project implementation will be 34 above the quality threshold of the programme Horizon 2020 and the European Union 9. Framework programme project applications and implementation of the National Partnership Plan for participation in EATRIS-ERIC Consortium.