FP7 WINDOW

FP7 offers numerous opportunities for organisations to participate in EU projects regardless to their legal status and geographical origin. These are excellent chances for organisations to increase their international presence, expand their network base and obtain references on international research project participation, all while working toward the common good of the European community.

Understanding the evaluation procedure and the thinking method of the evaluators can help proposal writers to improve their future proposals. The purpose of the negotiations is to customise the proposal to better address the needs and requirements of the Community and Commission, detailing the work that must be carried out with the specified budget and identifying the legal and financial framework for the project.

Successful project management requires specific skills such as professional, administrative and financial management skills, together with efficient and effective communication skills at the coordinator. The coordinator must be capable of directing and motivating its partners and efficiently dealing with any problems that may occur.

Besides the sound project idea, good management and excellent consortium, the proper financial management is also essential for the success of project. The diversity of rules and variety between national and EC policies and legislations will truly influence how well the given project operates. Get familiar with the financial rules and typical errors of FP7 to avoid financial mismanagement in the future.