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Practical recommendations to potential applicants. TEMPUS IV- SIXTH CALL FOR PROPOSALS. TEMPUS INFORMATION DAY. Presentation plan. Working with Project idea(s) & Project background How to avoid MOST common mistakes Some remarks on how to make project proposal sound and strong
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Practical recommendations to potential applicants TEMPUS IV- SIXTH CALL FOR PROPOSALS TEMPUS INFORMATION DAY
Presentation plan Working with Project idea(s) & Project background How to avoid MOST common mistakes Some remarks on how to make project proposal sound and strong Partner search and support from NTO When to start project application
Working with Project IDEA(S) & Project background • National/regional priorities in Call VI • How your project ideas are coherent with national& regional priorities: Yes/No and How? • Problem statement /NEEDs Analysis: • Bring facts and figures. • What your project ideas are in lined with current policies of government entities. • What has/have been done before or in existence in the core areas of your project ideas. NB: No double funding!!! • Who the target groups/stake-holders of your project are • What will be the outcome (s) of this project
How to Avoid MOST common mistakes Remember that only information presented in the application will be assessed Do not assume prior technical or “historical project related” knowledge on the part of the assessor Avoid from general concepts and statements. Be precise and explicit with your statements/remarks in the narrative of your project. Use available spaces wisely. Put everything in a good structure. Use bullet points to constitute equally important aspects of your proposal Many proposals fail to make clear and well structured needs analysis
Some remarks on how to make project proposal sound and strong Brainstormingwhile preparing your application Proofreading byexternal reviewer Be clear (avoid abbreviations/acronyms and patchworks – copy/paste) Fairrole sharing Visibility and sustainability Use available spaces in e-application form wisely
Partner Search and Support from NTO Partner Search: What institution / what key areas of specialization / Relevant Experience Support and assistance from NTO (: http://www.tempus.uz): project ideas, partner search, needs analysis
When to start project application • As early as possible • Set a realistic time-frame for project preparation (including reception of Mandates from partners) • Get information on technical requirements for on-line submission as early as possible • Establish methodology: who will develop what part (narrative, financial, attachments, etc.) • Decide on the communication strategy • Decide WHO will write the draft; complete the eForm; submit the eForm and attachments
Any QUESTIONS? Thank you for your attention Success with your proposals ! nto@tempus.uz http://www.tempus.uz