Program


 

Tentative program for HORIZON 2020 INFO DAYS
Dates: February 3rd and 4th, 2018
Venue: Tarbiat Modares University

1st day:

Part 1
8:30-08:45 Welcome Address by Director of TMU International Affairs
08:45-09:30 HORIZON 2020- Open to the World
An introduction to Horizon 2020- The EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation, and the benefits of participation for researchers from Iran
09:30-10:15 Funding Opportunities for International partners in Horizon 2020
This session focuses on ERC, industrial leadership calls and the societal challenges
10:15-10:45 Coffee Break
10:45-11:15 Sources of Information on Horizon 2020 and Horizon 2020 Flagships
An overview about targeted research and innovation collaboration between Iran and the EU within Horizon 2020
11:15-12:00 Networking: How to Find Suitable Partners for Horizon 2020 Proposals
This session gives an overview about networking platforms, how to find suitable partners and how to build a consortium, including best practice examples

Part 2
13:00-14:30 Proposal Preparation and Submission I
This session includes all details on how to decode a call text, how to prepare and submit a competitive proposal, and how to avoid common pitfalls
14:30-15:00 Coffee Break
15:00-16:30 Proposal Preparation and Submission II
16:30-17:00 Evaluation
This presentation covers the evaluation criteria and explains how to become an evaluator, including a simulation on past projects
17:00-17:30 Q & A Session and Closure

2nd day:

9:00-09:30 Lessons Learnt From Day 1
09:30-10:00 Financial Issue: How to Budget a Proposal
Topics of this session are budgeting, rules for participation, funding instruments, eligible direct and indirect costs, involvement of third parties and receipts
10-00-11:30 Individual Consultations
11:30-12:00 Final Discussion and Closing Remarks

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