Bespoke Training

Training sessions in Grant Writing and Implementation delivered by CCG:

CCG has been delivering numerous tailored trainings for different stakeholders, each finely tuned to address specific facets of the grant writing and implementation processes. CCG experts are flexible to customise the content of the course to respond to the unique requirements of the audience, and build the content of the course after thorough consultation with the target groups. Below is a list of recent training programmes delivered by CCG:

  • Training for Lithuanian researchers and Horizon Europe National Contact Points (NCPs) – 2 sessions of 2 hours;

  • Training for Latvian researchers and Horizon Europe National Contact Points (NCPs) – 2 sessions of 2 hours;

  • Training for Ukrainian researchers – 4 sessions of 2 hours + individual meetings (4 series delivered up to this date);

  • Training for Indian researchers – 1 session of 1.5 hours (2 series delivered up to this date);

  • Club Orizont training programme – 6-month programme consisting of 12 meetings of 2 hours + networking sessions included (4 series delivered, 5th series starting April 2024)

Please see below a description of the training programmes and a couple of structure samples:

Training for Lithuanian researchers

CCG, in collaboration with the Lithuanian Research Council, organised a 2-Part workshop programme to equip university staff and researchers with the necessary EU funding knowledge and skills. By enhancing their capacity in this area, Lithuanian universities are now better positioned to compete for and secure EU funding, leading to increased research and innovation activities within the country. The main aims of the workshop were: (1) To understand the mechanisms and principles related to EU funding. (2) To set up an effective schedule for drafting a proposal within a given deadline. (3) To identify possible sources of funding to match a concept idea and build solid partnerships. (4) To draft competitive proposals to be funded by the EU. (5) To develop an efficient strategy, in which potential EU funding is an integral part of the overall business development strategy of the organisation/institution.

The workshops took place in February 2024, and there were 120+ participants.

As a follow up to the above-mentioned workshops, the Lithuanian Research Council commissioned CCG to deliver a bespoke training for the National Contact Points for the Digital Europe programme in Lithuania.

A similar training was delivered for Latvian researchers, with the support of the Latvian Council of Science, on 19th of March 2024.

 

Training for Ukrainian researchers

CCG has been delivering a Grant Writing and Implementation crash course for Ukrainian universities since late 2022. Given the European Commission`s decision to invite Ukrainian universities to apply for EU funding, CCG decided to support Ukrainian researchers in their efforts to join EU consortia and participate in EU funded projects. The course is structured through 4 online workshops, followed by intense one-to-one sessions with the participants, and individual work.

CCG has already organised 4 series of this course over the past 18 months with a total of 200+ participants.

The course consists of the following phases:

1)       Identifying need & idea generation - Strategic part of bidding for funding, aligning strategic organisational need with operational drivers

2)       Identifying funding and partners - Eligibility rules and available programmes to apply to - either as lead, as partner, or using other applicants where you could be a contractor/subcontractor, including sources where to find calls

3)       Grant writing - Project planning: applications, budgets, tools, dissemination, communication & exploitation

4)       Managing the project - Project cycle management: starting the project, monitoring and evaluation of the project implementation, financial management and reporting, communication processes – partners, funding agency, target groups, dissemination and sustainability, reporting process.

 

Training for Indian researchers

This workshop aimed to address the need for funding and where to find it, on national and transnational levels, for research and capacity building, as well as advice on how to write killer applications and some of the tools that can help. The workshop lasted for 90 minutes and consisted of a presentation, opportunities for discussion, case studies, and links to online resources.

Main Objectives of the Programme: (1) Capacity Building: Enhance the knowledge and skills of university staff and researchers in understanding funding opportunities, application processes, and project management. (2) Proposal Development: Provide training on developing competitive project proposals that align with EU funding priorities and requirements. (3) Networking and Collaboration: Foster networking and collaboration among Indian universities and other institutions to facilitate partnerships and joint project proposals. (4) Project Management: Equip participants with the necessary tools and techniques to effectively manage funded projects, including financial management, reporting, and compliance. (5) Sustainability: Ensure the long-term sustainability of the universities by establishing a network of EU funding experts within Indian universities who can continue to support and train future generations of researchers and educators.

The third cohort for this course will follow.

Please contact us if you need a personalised offer for bespoke training, at the following email address: elena@consultcormack.com