From the AHRC website, but relevant to researchers from all disciplines:

To enable UK researchers to put in the best FP7 application possible the UKRO will be holding a one-day proposal writing course in two different venues (Salford and London) for researchers and research administrators involved in preparing FP7 proposals. The course is designed to help you find funding opportunities in FP7, give an overview of the submission and evaluation process, cover key financial and legal issues to consider when drafting a proposal and help you maximise your chances of success, with hints and tips and examples of best practice.

Participants will understand where the European funding opportunities for their research lie and what steps to take to prepare an application, and gain feedback on experiences from previous FP7 calls for proposals. No previous experience with the Framework Programme is required. This course will also provide an excellent networking opportunity.

Only 100 places are available at each session and they will take place as follows:
15 October 2009 – Old Fire Station, University of Salford
16 October 2009 – Flett Theatre, Natural History Museum, London

For more information please go to the UKRO website

Remember: UKRO are visiting the University of Lincoln on Friday 11th September. Our UKRO representative will cover the recently released FP7 calls as well as tips on how to write a proposal. Please email training@lincoln.ac.uk to book a place.