THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING WITH BSN CERTIFICATE IN Horizon 2020 project development and proposal writing BSN is very pleased to invite you to Horizon 2020 project development and proposal writing training. The European Union has successfully started the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation for the period 2014 till 2020, called HORIZON 2020, with about 80 billion euro the research and innovation in EU member states and candidate states. The Horizon 2020 programme target is to remain Europe lading in strategic science, to master societal challenges (e.g. environment, health) and to sustain industrial leadership (e.g. eco-mobility infrastructure, factory of the future). The involvement of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) is given a key attention to carry out innovation and through this creating and sustain employment. It is important for participants to join Horizon 2020 at an early stage. This is improving the chance tremendously to be included in projects running for the whole period till 2020. You will be trained, advised and coached on how to participate in the Horizon 2020 programmes. This challenging two day programme is designed for professionals seeking excellence in the EU project development and proposal writing. But it will offer effective strategies and tools to those who wish to take part as partners in H2020 projects. Participation fee of 100 for the state of the art training offers you unmatched cost to quality ratio; The fee comprises: program materials, access to the BSN data bases and refreshments. You may request more information at + 381 69 822 09 14, Ratko Bojović from 12h do 17h or apply via email. info@balkansecurity.net.
ADVANCED EUROPEAN PROJECT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR HORIZON 2020 Day I ADVANCED EUROPEAN PROJECT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR HORIZON 2020 - Day II 09:30-10:00 Registration 09:30-10:00 Registration 10:00-10:30 Welcome and introduction How EU Programmes work 10:00-11:30 Workshop: Assessment of the first concept notes 10:30-11:30 Guidance notes to get into H2020 in the thematic fields based on participants interests 11:30-11:45 Coffee Break 11:30-11:45 Coffee Break 11:45-13:00 Partner search and profile development 11:45-13:00 Project design - environment and background document Practical guide to profile development. Exercises: Develop your profile 13:00-13:30 Snack Break Practical guide to find the right consortium. Exercises: How to reach the right attention 13:30-14:30 Prepare for Participation in Horizon 2020 structure your interest and identify the right call in Horizon 2020. Exercise: Analysing call texts 13:00-13:30 Snack Break 14:30-14:45 Coffee Break 13:30-14:30 Workshop: Project proposal evaluation 14:45 15:45 Excellence in proposal writing 14:30-15:00 Course Summary and Q&A 15:45 16:00 Questions and Answers
Prof. Dr Steve Quarrie has been director for three years of the Consultative Bureau for International Projects of the former Ministry of Science and Technological Development (now Ministry of Education and Science), Republic of Serbia, to give help to Serbian scientists applying for European projects, mainly from FP7. He provided regular training courses to scientists on general skills needed to develop a successful career doing science and research, including how to write project proposals. These courses have also been given in Skopje, Macedonia and Krakow, Poland. He teaches general research skills to PhD students at the Faculty of Biology, Belgrade University, and is also a visiting Professor at the Business School, Newcastle University, UK. He has been a proposal evaluator for the European Commission in Brussels, and was a consultant for Serbia s first Accreditation Commission for Higher Education. He has taken part as an independent expert in several Tempus projects in Serbia and the Western Balkan region, providing expertise in quality control and improving lecturer teaching skills. He is a member of the Belgrade NGO Education Forum providing expertise in pedagogy and active teaching/learning methodology, as well as being a council member of the NGO Kreativa, which focuses on developing creative talents, involving schools in the broader community and improving teaching quality in schools.professor Quarrie is also an active researcher, being a world-respected authority on drought resistance in cereal crops, carrying out research on the genetic control of yield in wheat under environmentally stressed conditions at Newcastle University, Krakow, and Viterbo, Italy. For much of his UK-based research career he managed multi-partner international consortia of researchers. He has been living in Belgrade since 2001, and has Serbian citizenship. Dr. Juergen Henke has been acting as an international management consultant for enterprises and advisor for German and European governments in smart innovation strategies promoting the collaboration between research organisations and economic entities. Actually he is advising German research organisations and enterprises in global networking for innovation and research collaboration. From 2010 till 2012 he was the team leader for the Commission of the European Union in Serbia advising the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Serbia in improving competitiveness and innovation of Serbian enterprises; Serbian faculties, research institutes and enterprises were assisted to apply jointly for EU funded research and innovation programmes with international partners. He was the Director of the German Management Academy in Celle (2001 2005) for international collaboration delivering management and innovation training and entrepreneurial internships for experienced and high-potential European entrepreneurs and managers.
Mr. Henke is organising collaboration between industry academia in EU research framework programmes, CIP, smart regional innovation initiatives, TEMPUS and national programmes. These activities are supported by peer based learning workshops, coaching and mentoring for research project profiling, promoting national / international networking and partner search for research consortia. He has provided advice to Governments and organisations in Poland, Slovakia, Turkey, Indonesia and Lebanon for institutional development, designing strategic actions for technology-driven development; he undertook legislation gap analysis for technology centres and transfer organisations, and drafting of legal documents for innovation support institutions. Development of business plans for and management of technology centres and business service organisations is part of his engagements. As team leader for various projects of EuropeAid and The World Bank he is very familiar with international donor rules and regulations. Dr. Thies Wittig, managing director of IT Consult GmbH, Germany, has been involved in about 25 EU-funded projects, as coordinator, partner or key expert. The main focus of his activities is on ICT research, IT policy development in emerging economies, and innovation support for SMEs. In the past he had been involved for over 10 years as a researcher in the area of Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence in Process Control in the private industry. He built up extensive experience not only in the development of advanced IT systems but also in applying them to real-life processes. During this time he created and managed numerous European research projects in the IT domain from the very first Framework Programmes. In 1995 he founded his own company, IT Consult GmbH, managing and co-ordinating collaborative projects in the areas of ICT and IT application in water management. Amongst his activities are the training and coaching researchers for collaborative research within the EC Framework Programmes, creating research networks between Europe and Third Countries, or training and capacity building for SMEs in innovation and competitiveness, both within the FP and the CIP programmes of the EC. During the past 2 years he was working in Serbia in the context of the ICIP Project, where his focus was on awareness and training for the FP7 and CIP Eco-Innovation programmes.since the 90ies he has been a regular evaluator of proposals in the Framework Programmes, mainly in the ICT area. During the same period he acted as an independent reviewer of 17 RTD projects from the Information
WHY BALKAN SECURITY NETWORK This is where reform leaders convene. At the BSN you will do more than prepare for the next step in your career. You will develop worldview, analytical tools, alliances, strategic skills, and leadership capacity to master the complex global challenges that face your local community today. The Experiential Learning used by BSN, is a proven tool for expanding your leadership capability and expertise. No other program puts you face to face with the real dangers and challenges under supervision of the leading experts. Our Global Curriculum integrates the best practices and cultural insights of the world s top business and governance schools adapted for the needs of your local economies and communities. You will return with the latest strategies for achieving your organisation s goals and your career objectives. A Diverse Group of participants from governments, businesses, NGOs, academic and security sectors will share their different perspectives and life experiences and enable unique coalition necessary for impactful, innovative and sustainable projects. BSN services are not just for those interested in projects in security, but everyone interested in applying to EU funding instruments for projects. You will leave with a powerful network that spans functions, institutions, and the regional economies. Leading authorities and experts teach every course. Drawing on proven business expertise and field-based research, they will engage you in an unparalleled learning experience. ADMISSIONS Application Process Please visit www. balkansecurity.net to apply online. Since qualified candidates are admitted on a rolling, space-available basis, early application is encouraged with 20% discount. You may also apply by sending your info (Name, Last Name, Phone number, and Organisation) at info@balkansecurity.net; You will immediately receive orientation documents and invoice. Next, you will be officially enrolled in the program upon the reception of the installation payment when you will receive preparatory materials for this training; Admission Requirements Admission is selective and based on professional achievement and organizational responsibility. No formal educational requirements apply, but proficiency in written and spoken English is essential. Participation fee - of 100 EUR for state of the art training offers you unmatched cost to quality ratio; The fee comprises: EFA program materials, access to the BSN data base and refreshments. You may request more information at + 381 69 822 09 14, Ratko Bojović from 12h do 17h or apply via email. info@balkansecurity.net. Connect with us via LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter
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