FP7 - Proposal Development

The course will be held at the Hotel Novotel Budapest Danube**** and will begin with a welcome coffee and registration at 9:00 on 22 March and will conclude with final remarks approximately at 16:00 on 23 March.

e-LEARNING:
8 - 23 March 2010

The experts at Europa Media have developed a comprehensive e-learning course to allow participants to gain a full understanding of the EC funding schemes before attending the workshop. Through the e-learning participants will be able to initiate group work, get to know each other before the workshop and receive practical advice from the tutors. Work initiated during the e-learning will continue throughout the workshop in Budapest to make the experience even more hands on.
WORKSHOP on EC Project Development:
22-23 March 2010, Hotel Novotel Danube, Budapest, Hungary

The unique training offers the possibility to learn the 'ins and outs' of FP7 Project Development.

Day 1
- The 7th Framework Programme
- Lessons learned
- How to turn your project idea into an FP7 project
- Building a winning Consortium

Day 2
- Financial aspects of FP7
- Content Development and the proposal details
- Project management overview - project initiation, reporting, etc.
- Evaluation under FP7 - what you need to know to win

DETAILED AGENDA - You can download the event  agenda here.

Standard rate is EUR 1490 + VAT*.

* VAT is 25%.

Rates include official training material (electronic+hard copy), coffee breaks and lunch for the two days, and the social activity.

Accommodation is not included in the course price but a special rate of the venue hotel is available via the booking form. Information on other accommodation opportunities will be sent upon registration.

The organizers of the course have an outstanding track record of initiating, managing and implementing European projects. Senior project managers of Europa Media PSC and GEONARDO Ltd. will act as trainers during the course. The multinational composition and the profound experience of the staff combined with the much sought after focus on the practicalities make the FP7 Project Development course the ultimate solution in research proposal and project development.

Budapest (Hungary) possesses a rich and fascinating history as well as a vibrant cultural heritage. Recognizing the unique value of its traditions it has managed to maintain its magic and charm, and is rightly known as the Queen of the Danube. It has also been called the City of Spas, as there are a dozen thermal baths complexes served by over a hundred natural thermal springs.
Visit www.budapestinfo.hu for further information.

Accommodation is not included in the course price and should be arranged individually by the participants.
Special rate is available for the participants at the vennue hotel. You can download the booking form HERE. Information on other accommodation possibilities will be sent upon course registration.

How to apply?
On-line application: You can apply on-line through our electronic application system. Just click HERE to register for this course or click "Apply here" on the left-hand side to register for another course. On-line registration is fast and simple and allows you to pay online via credit or debit card or through bank transfer.

Application by Fax: You can apply via fax by sending a completed application form found at the back of the downloadable brochure to +36 1 436 9038. Applying by fax allows you to pay only by bank transfer.

What happens after registration?
A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours of registering online (or 48 hours after fax has been received). The email will contain detailed information concerning administrative and payment issues, and information about accommodation possibilities. If you do not receive this confirmation emails, please call Europa Media at +36 1 453 3801.

How can I pay the registration fee?
On-line Payment: Participants registering online can take advantage of the online payment system. The online payment systems utilises World Pay. Word Pay is a secure online payment system that allows participants to pay immediately with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Visa Delta, Visa Purchasing, Laser, but not American Express!).

Bank Transfer: Participants may also pay via bank transfer after they have received the confirmation email from Europa Media. The confirmation email will include all necessary information required to facilitate a bank transfer. After the confirmation email, all applicants will receive through email a Pdf. version of the invoice that is being prepared that will also include the necessary bank transfer information (account number, IBAN number, SWIFT code, etc.). Once the transfer has been made, please fax a copy of the confirmation to Europa Media at +36 1 436 9038. Once the money transfer is received by Europa Media the original invoice will be posted to the indicated postal address by regular priority mail.

*In order to take part in the international training, applicants shall send payment in advance, at least 10 working days prior to the start of the event. Please do not forget to indicate the number of your invoice and the name of the applicant on the bank transfer order!

What do I need to take part in the e-learning course?
You do not need to have any special software on your computer to participate in the e-learning, only Internet access. You will be sent all the necessary information (Syllabus, Step-by-Step Guide)  and your login details (user name and password) two weeks before the course.
How can I find the venue?
One-week before the workshop starts Europa Media will email you the "How to get to the Venue", a practical guide including maps, addresses, transportation possibilities, important phone number, etc. Using this guide will ease your travel to and stay during the workshop.