Title: UKRO Information and Proposal Writing Events for ERC Starting Grants
Location: Various (see below)
Dates: Various (see below)
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Description:
The UK Research Office – in its capacity as UK National Contact Point (NCP) for the European Research Council (ERC) – and in partnership with institutions from across the UK, will hold a series of information events for researchers (based in the UK or moving to the UK) interested in applying for the ERC Starting Grants:
- University of Sheffield, Thursday 3rd September 2009
- Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Monday 7th September 2009
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London, Monday 14th September 2009
- University of Cambridge, Monday 21st September 2009
- Brunel University, London, Tuesday 22nd September 2009
Aim of each session:
The aim of each session is to provide participants with an overview of the ERC in the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), focusing on the Starting Grant scheme. The Starting Grant Call opened on 30 July 2009, with deadlines in autumn 2009. Participants should gain a deeper understanding of the proposal format and the key issues they are required to address in planning, writing and costing a Starting Grant proposal. Attendance will be free of charge, thanks to the support from the hosting organisations.
Who should attend?
The sessions will be of particular interest to UK-based researchers planning to submit a proposal for the ERC Starting Grants. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Programme outline
Two identical sessions will be held at each venue, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Please note it is only necessary to attend one session. Both sessions will provide an overview of the ERC and will focus on the application process for the ERC Starting Grants. There will be opportunities to ask questions during each session.
Morning session: The morning session will start at 09:30 promptly (with registration from 9.10) and close at 13.15.
Afternoon session: The afternoon session will start at 14:00 promptly (with registration from 13.40) and close at 17.45.
Registration
If you would like to attend please complete the on-line registration form. Please note that the event is free, but you will need to meet your own transportation costs.