Research phase
Once we have decided that we want to access European Funds, the research phase begins to find the most suitable funding for our project idea.
FIRST STEP:
ANALYSIS OF THE MOST RELEVANT PROGRAMS
(AND RELATED CALLS)
Consult Infodays
Many European Programs, when launching a call, organize an information day or “Infoday” where they present themselves:
The objectives of the Program
The specifics and characteristics of the call
Advice and suggestions to present the best possible candidacy
Infodays often offer networking activities among attendees, so that they can get to know each other and explore possibilities for cooperation and the creation of new projects.
Publications of calls
The European Programs publish the calls on their websites, but usually try to maximize their dissemination through social networks (especially Twitter).
Website
Social media
In general, each Program publishes its Annual Action Plan or “Annual Action Plan” at the beginning of the year, including the provisional dates of the calls planned for the following 12 months. It can be downloaded from their website.
SECOND STEP
ANALYSIS OF THE CALL
What to look for in a European call:
1
Priorities / themes and objectives to be achieved
Check that our proposal fits perfectly with the objectives and priorities established in the call. If our idea is too far from the terms described in the call, better to give up submitting a proposal.
2
Requirements
for participants
and the consortium
Verify that we will comply with all the eligibility requirements (minimum number of members, legal forms accepted, minimum number of European countries to be included, etc.).
3
Activities
Check that the type of financeable activities are relevant for us and for our project.
4
Budget
Ensuring that the estimated budget for each project fits our ambitions and the size of our project.
THIRD STEP:
DECISION
THIRD STEP:
DECISION
PROJECT IDEA
Based on our answers established in the preparation phase and the SWOT analysis, we select one or two project ideas to develop:
Select the appropriate idea
A Concept Note is a 1-2 page document with an overview of the project. Contains:
Deliverable