Secrets of a EU funding Call

“Decode" calls for project proposals and gain pole position to get granted

Secrets of a EU funding Call

This course will not just provide you with a technique to systematically “detect” all Call requirements, but help you put them in their overall context. This is very important, because it can prevent you from fatal misinterpretations and help you write a successful application for your project.

“Read the Call for proposals!” This was the response of the head of unit of a EU agency, responsible for managing big funding programmes after I had asked him: „What is your best tip for applicants?”

Simple as it may seem – it’s true! Grasping all requirements formulated in a Call for proposals and putting them in their overall context is the basic prerequisite for a successful application. Because only project proposals, which match 100% with the Call requirements will get funded. And only if you know exactly, what is expected from your project, you can create it accordingly.

Speaking from my own experience I can say: What seems obvious at first sight, can get a little tricky when you start creating your project - for two reasons: First, the more you are expert in your area, the more difficult it may be to get out of your “expertise-bubble” and engage with the EU’s expectations. Second, sometimes Calls resemble a never-ending wish list. Infinite requirements compressed into two paragraphs easily leaves one at a loss to understand what it is, that the EU really wants. And what they are willing to finance…

In this course, Secrets of a EU funding call, I’ll teach you how to read, “decode” and analyse Calls for proposals. Learn how to extract all EU requirements and systematise them in an efficient manner. I’ll show you how to create your own matrix guiding the creation of your project proposal – clean and quick. This will allow you to gain pole position for your project application.

Understand your awarding authority. Hand in the perfect proposal. Get your grant.


Secrets of an EU funding Call

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Course Information

HERE'S WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH Secrets of a EU funding call

Secrets of a EU funding call was built for those who seek orientation in the funding jungle and don’t want to take a stab in the dark any more. If you are looking for help with each step along the way, this is the course for you.

  • Work at your own pace. How fast you move through the course is completely up to you! The course never expires, so you can work at the speed of your own business.
  • Clear action items set you up for success, teaching you how to grasp all requirements from your awarding authority in an efficient manner and prepare the ground for your project and application.
  • Office hours with Mechthild Baumann give you the opportunity to ask questions and get advice.


Your Key Takeaways

HERE’S WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LEARN

The Mindset to Win Calls: A successful application starts with understanding the expectations of your awarding authority. I’ll show you how to change perspective and help you engage with the EU’s expectations.

Understand the EU’s expectations.Knowing why the EU funds projects in your area and what it wants to achieve is the prerequisite for a successful funding application.

The 3-steps-analysis. A technique ensuring you won’t miss essential requirements in the Call. I developed a method to analyse any Call for proposal in an easy-to-follow way. This will help you “decode EU-speak” and understand, what the EU expects from applicants.

Preparing your application. Good preparation is half of the work. Based on the Call analysis I’ll show you how to get started to prepare your application.


Your Instructor


Mechthild Baumann
Mechthild Baumann

Passionate European – experienced grant evaluator – long-standing creator of European projects

For more than 15 years I have been working at the crossroads of politics, EU, research and education in the third sector. I spent much time as programme director in European civic education on finding grants and writing proposals for European and international projects. But only some were successful even though the project ideas were always good! What a frustrating experience!

Then I changed sides and started to work as an evaluator: for proposals, for ongoing projects (monitoring) as well as finalised projects (ex post evaluation). I learned to see the proposals from the eyes of the donors – what a revelation! I understood where I made mistakes, what I got wrong and where I could improve.

In my current work I want to share my experiences from both sides of the table with you: project coordinator and evaluator. My social sciences background as well as my knowledge of EU structures and politics allow me to develop projects with a clear vision, define measurable outcomes and align them to overall political goals because public funding is always political...

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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course will be reopened periodically; use the email signup box to receive notifications when the course reopens. Once you have enrolled, you have ongoing access. The course is self-paced and you may take as long as you need to complete it.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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