FRENZ1: FP7 for Research Managers

Target audience: research office staff, and other administrators with a role in advising researchers on opportunities and proposal development.

Introduction: In the first two years of FP7, the participation of NZ’s researcher in the has increased by 50%, compared to FP6 (2002-2006); and the success rate of NZ organisations involved in proposals has doubled, from 1 in 5 in FP6 to 2 in 5 in FP7. However, FP7 remains only a small part of a research managers portfolio.

This course, over two days, aims to help research managers to develop the necessary understanding of the Framework Programme (opportunities and rules) and effective strategies to enable them to become a knowledgeable first port of call for their researchers.

Event overview: Using on materials developed in the Biocircle project, this course will provide participants with an introduction to:

• Opportunities in FP7
• The proposal process
• Legal and administrative issues
• Financial issues
• NZ specific engagement

NB: A one day course on administrative issues such as reporting, contracts, finance and audit is offered separately (see FRENZ2: FP7 administrative issues), and will complement this general approach to FP7 engagement.

Expected learning outcomes:
Participants will:

• Have more confidence in their knowledge of FP7
• Begin to understand where to find FP7 information
• Develop strategies to manage FP7 enquiries within their institution
• Be able to present various aspects of FP7 to researchers and administrators in their organisation.
• Begin to understand where FRENZ can complement their role.

Dates:

• 6 and 7 September 2010

Please note that this course will be run over 2 days: from 10-4.30 on day 1, and 9-1 on day 2. Participants are welcome to stay on until 3pm to discuss other issues with the FRENZ Director. Lunch will be provided.

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