Monday, October 13, 2014

NSTDA Workshop on How to Prepare a Successful Proposal for EU Funding Programs

On Friday, 7 November, NSTDA will conduct a whole-day workshop on how to prepare a successful EU Funding proposal.

This is a great opportunity for researchers and PhD students to get familiar with the EU funding requirements, and improve grant writing skills.

Key topics to be addressed during the workshop include:
  • What are evaluators looking for?
  • What are the elements of a successful proposal?
  • How to demonstrate the impact of your research idea?
  • Keys to success

Participation is free, but seating is limited, so we urge you to register as soon as possible to ensure a spot.
To Register click the link below:


Date: 7 November, 2014
Time: 08:30 - 16:00
Location: Sofitel Sukhumvit Hotel

Programme:
  • 08.30 – 09.00 Registration
  • 09.00 – 09.10 Opening Remarks by Dr. Chadamas Thuvasethakul, Executive Vice President, National Science and Technology Development (NSTDA)
  • 09.10 – 10:30 How to Prepare a Successful Proposal for EU Funding Programs, by Dr. Olivier Küttel, Head of European Public Affairs, EPFL, Switzerland
    • Overview of EU funding programs
    • Basic Proposal Structure
  • 10:30 – 11:00 Tea & Coffee Break
  • 11.00-12.30 How to Prepare a Successful Proposal for EU Funding Programs (cont’d), by Dr. Olivier Küttel, Head of European Public Affairs, EPFL, Switzerland
    • Elements of a successful proposal
    • What are evaluators looking for
    • How to explain the impact of your proposal
  • 12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
  • 13:30 – 15:00 Hands on Session in Proposal Preparation, by Dr. Olivier Küttel, Head of European Public Affairs, EPFL, Switzerland
    • Review of sample proposals
    • Exercises in proposal preparation (break out groups)
  • 15:00 – 15:15 Tea and Coffee Break
  • 15:15 – 16:00 Discussion
    • Group Feedback
    • Tips for success