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Workshop for Experienced Framework 7 Advisors and Directors

Brussels Wednesday 10th February 2010 9:30 to 13:00

                    Workshop Presenter:   Dr. Sean McCarthy Hyperion Ltd, Ireland

This half-day workshop is designed for Directors of Research Groups and Experienced Framework 7 Advisors.  The topics covered in this workshop are:

- new issues in Framework 7 (and 8)

- how to Lobby for Framework 7 (and 8)

- new challenges for Framework 7 Advisors

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Workshop Contents

Module 1: New Issues in Framework 7 (towards Framework 8)
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Trends: From FP6 to FP7 to FP8

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Externalisation of programme administration

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European Technology Platforms and Joint Technology Initiatives (JTI)

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Public Private Partnerships (PPP)

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Joint Programming and Article 169 (ERA Net+)

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Lead Market Initiatives

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Public Procurement as a source of funding for innovation

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EIT (European Institute for Innovation and Technology)

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Links between FP7, CIP, Structural Funds.

Module 2: How to Lobby for Framework 7 (and 8)

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How decisions are made in European funding programmes.

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Who makes and contributes to decisions on FP7 and FP8?

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How to influence the workprogramme.

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How to monitor and influence the structure of Framework 8.

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How to prepare a lobby plan for a research group.

Module 3: New Challenges for Framework 7 Advisors

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Staying up-to-date with new trends (Rules and Content)

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How to monitor and influence workprogrammes and topics (lobbying)

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How to assist research groups in preparing a strategy for Framework 7 (and 8)

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Who should attend?

This workshop is relevant to Directors of research groups and individuals who are experienced Framework 7 advisors. The workshop is restricted only for Research Centres and in Universities.

Venue of course: Hotel Leopold, 35  Rue du Luxembourg, Brussels 
                                  Hotel Phone 0032 2 511 1828 Fax: 00 32 2 514 1939)

                                  Hotel Website http://www.hotels-belgium.com/brussel-ec/leopold.htm 

To book a place simply send an email to mary.mccarthy@hyperion.ie 

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Course Fee  € 375  per participant

Workshop Fee: This includes tuition, documentation, morning coffees and a light lunch.  Participants are responsible for their own accommodation.

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Programme Designer and Presenter

The programme will be presented by Dr. Sean McCarthy of Hyperion Ltd (www.hyperion.ie). Sean has been active in the Framework programmes since 1980. He has been involved in over 150 research proposals to the Framework programmes and has participated in over 60 Framework projects. In 16 of these projects he was the coordinator. Four of Hyperion contracts has been audited by the European Commission. Today he does not participate in the Framework programmes but concentrates on designing and delivering training courses for organizations who participate in the programmes. Since 1998 over 30,000 participants have attended his courses in 27 countries. He has presented training courses on the Framework programmes in over 210 research centres throughout Europe (www.hyperion.ie/clients.htm). More details can be found on www.hyperion.ie/seanmccarthy.htm