International Project Management – from Theory to Practice

From the generation of the first project ideas to the successful implementation of projects in intercultural and multidisciplinary teams, the work of researchers and project managers involves a wide range of challenges. IncoNet EaP (STI International Cooperation Network for Eastern Partnership Countries) is running a summer school for young researchers and project managers from the Eastern Partnership Countries, EU Member States and Associated Countries of the EU who are active in the field of “energy efficiency”. The aim of the training is to learn more about project management processes in international scientific projects particularly related to Horizon 2020 cooperative projects as well as Marie Sk?odowskaCurie Actions to support mobility.

Course aim

In a nutshell, the IncoNet EaP summer school will offer tips on:

• finding information on Horizon 2020 funding
• preparing successful Horizon 2020 project proposals
• managing projects with international research teams

The main objectives of the summer school are to provide the participants an insight into:

• the aims, structure and participation rules of Horizon 2020, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation;
• the policy objectives, trends and instruments of international RTDI cooperation;
• how project cycle management works;
• how projects are planned;
• how a project should be designed;
• how project proposals are evaluated;
• project management processes and tools;
• dissemination and capitalisation of results including ethical issues.

Target group

Early-stage researchers and research project managers from EaP Countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) EU Member States and Associated Countries (for a list of associated countries under Horizon 2020 please visit this link). They should be well embedded in stable research teams of institutions in their own countries and interested in EaP-EU/AC research cooperation as well as willing to develop their ability in managing projects and cooperating within projects funded by the Horizon 2020 and other research programmes open for EaPEU/AC research cooperation.

Early-stage researchers and research project managers active in the field of “energy efficiency” who are interested in participating in Horizon 2020 in the pillars of “excellent science” (Marie Sk?odowska-Curie Actions) and “societal challenges” (Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy) are invited to apply for the summer school.

Age limit

There is no age limit. However, young researchers and project managers (younger than 35 years) and early-stage researchers and project managers (max. 10 years after graduation from first degree) are especially invited to apply.

Language

The summer school will be held in English.

Study load

Approximately 40 hours

Preliminary programme

The programme of the summer school is designed in a way to enhance the cooperation between EU/AC and EaP researchers through applying a diverse set of training methods (presentations by experienced practitioners and research peers, interactive discussion sessions, group work, a study visit to a high-end research organisation and several social events).

The preliminary programme can be found at http://www.inco-eap.net/en/514.php.

Application

Deadline for application is 21 st of April 2016. To apply for the IncoNet EaP summer school, please complete the online application form before the aforementioned deadline.

Fees

Participation in the summer school is free of charge. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the organisers, however, participants are required to cover their traveling costs which will then be reimbursed. Please see the reimbursement process below.