Francesco Palazzo

Francesco Palazzo has extensive experience in legal and project advising, currently serving as a Project Adviser at the European Research Executive Agency (REA) since March 2015, focusing on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel. Prior roles at REA include Legal Adviser and Legal Officer, where responsibilities involved assessing legal statuses and supporting Marie Skłodowska-Curie programmes. Francesco Palazzo founded and managed ASAP Europe, writing funding proposals and coordinating educational projects. Previous experience includes work as an Associate Professional at a law firm, an international trainee with Fundación Paz y Cooperación, and a legal trainee at Studio legale. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Law and Juridical Sciences, an MSc in Lobbying and Decision Making, and participation in an Erasmus Project in Law.