Register for our next S2L training sessions!
If you are an SME, research organisation or university planning to submit a proposal to a current ICT call of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) and you would like to receive the latest insight into FP7 to write high quality proposals; if you are currently managing an FP7 R&D project and you would like to learn best practices and tips to run successful projects, then make sure you register to attend the next SMEtoLEAD training sessions taking place early 2009.
Porto, Portugal, on 4th and 5th of June 2009
Two modules will be covered:
- Day 1/Module 1 “PREPARING FOR FP7 SUCCESS” on 04.06.2009
- Day 2/Module 2 “RUNNING WINNING FP7 PROJECTS” on 05.06.2009
Your Contact Point for the event is Bibiana Dantas at ADI, smetolead@adi.pt.
The SMEtoLEAD Training offering The training is designed to be taken sequentially, each training module addressing certain aspects of project coordination. For each module you will be presented with the relevant up-to-date information on current issues and each event will also act as a forum for the exchange of best practice ideas.
A two-day intensive training course to become successful FP7 coordinators
Who is it for:
The two-module course is designed in priority for SME participants but also for all the organisations having submitted or planning to submit a proposal to the EC and willing to get ready for a successfully participation in FP7 projects.
- Module 1 covers proposal preparation and submission, including the evaluation process
- Module 2 covers the negotiation and kick-off phase, project management and exploitation issues
Training package
- Register for 1 Module for 150 EUR + 20% VAT
- Register for the 2 modules and get a special offer: 225 EUR + 20% VAT
!! Deadline for registration is 25 May 2009!
These rates include all course material (electronic and hard copies), coffee breaks and lunches for two days.
Accommodation is not included in the course fee but a special rate has been negotiated for participants at a local 3* hotel. Information will be sent upon registration.
Register Now!
Brief agendas for the two days (full agendas will be sent upon registration)
Note: Networking between attendees is a key component of the training; quality time will be allocated for people to meet and exchange in view to - why not - becoming project partners!
DAY 1 - MODULE 1: “PREPARING FOR FP7 SUCCESS”
- PROPOSAL PREPARATION & SUBMISSION
- FP7 – The essentials
- Help! – Who, where, what – all the support you can get
- Getting ready for proposal writing – Establishing healthy bases
- Winning bids – Tips and best practice on proposal writing
o Part A
o Part B
- Understanding the evaluation procedure - Common failings and how to avoid them
DAY 2: MODULE 2: “RUNNING WINNING FP7 PROJECTS”
- FROM THE PROJECT LAUNCH TO COMMERCIAL SUCCESS
- “I’m a coordinator, get me out of here!” – What to expect of a leading role
- Things you may not know about EC Project Management
- A bit more on the challenging issues
o Reporting
o Financials
- How to become an alchemist! - Turning research results into gold! Exploitation & Dissemination issues
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