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ENGAGING INTERNATIONAL FUNDING FROM EU. 26 March 2012 Auditorium of IBD-UTM. OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, UTM SUPPORTED BY OFFICE OF DVC(ACADEMIC &INTERNATIONALIZATION). PREFACE. This seminar aims to share information and presentation slides from these events:
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ENGAGING INTERNATIONAL FUNDING FROM EU 26 March 2012 Auditorium of IBD-UTM OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, UTM SUPPORTED BY OFFICE OF DVC(ACADEMIC &INTERNATIONALIZATION)
PREFACE This seminar aims to share information and presentation slides from these events: • Project Cycle Management and Proposal Writing Training Workshop. 12-15 March 2012. Organized by EU Delegation to Malaysia. • Conference on “Transnational Education – Opportunities and Challenges in the 21st Century: Malaysian and European perspectives” 16-17 March 2012. Kuala Lumpur.
Talk 1 INTRODUCTION TO EU FUNDING • Erasmus mundus • FP7 • Europeaid Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lee Chew Tin, OIA-UTM
Erasmus Mundus _Malaysia 16 March 2012 Presentation slides by Head of Erasmus Mundus Program
Erasmus MundusCall for Proposal 2012 Deadline: 30 April 2012 ERASMUS MUNDUS – Action 2 Partnerships Guidelinesto the Call for Proposals EACEA 42/2011 Under EMA2-Strand 1 5.3.1.5 ASIA REGIONAL (Pg. 10)
Thematic Fields of Study • Agricultural Sciences (01) • Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning (02) • Business Studies and Management Sciences (04) • Education, Teacher Training (05) • Engineering, Technology (06) • Geography, Geology (07) • Law (10) • Medical Sciences (12) • Natural Sciences (13) • Social Science (14) • Other Areas of Study (16)
5.3.1.5 Asia Regional (pg. 11-12) Malaysia in Lot 9 & Lot 10 (now 12 and 13) • Lot 9: 4 Projects x €2.5 Mil (Min: 100 individual) • Lot 10: 4 Projects x €2.5 Mil (Min: 100 individual) • 8 Projects €20 Mil Target Group 1, 2, 3 1: Partner University (eg UTM) 2: Other University from the same Lot (eg UPM) 3: Less advantaged group from the same lot (handicapped, refugee, discriminated)
EM- Action 1 Sucessful scholarships offered: EMMC: 155 EM Scholars: 13 EMDJ: 12 Academician to teach
EM- Action 2 Total Mobility KPIs in 2010 & 2011: 76
EM- Action 3 • Notes: • NOT providing mobility scholarships to students • Mainly for professional to enhance certain educational supports system • Grant to support organization of events /meetings • May support Research Afor project management
Erasmus mundus-Useful Links Erasmus Mundus (EM) Website: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/index_en.php Selected EM Joint Programs, partnerships & projects (More info eg. on EU lead coordinator for each program): http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/results_compendia/selected_projects_en.php EM Students & Alumni Association: http://www.em-a.eu “Study in Europe” Website: http://ec.europa.eu/education/study-in-europe EU Delegation in malaysia: http://www.delmys.ec.europa.eu/en/index.htm
FP7 in Malaysia • CORDIS: Community Research & Development Information System • FP7- EU’s main instrument for R&D (EUR53.2 Bil) • Link: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/projects_en.html • Stakeholders: Universities, through public authorities to small enterprises and researchers in developing countries. • Useful Link: MiniGuide: http://cordis.europa.eu/guidance/guide2_en.html Call for Proposal: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/fp7_calls/;efp7_SESSION_ID=jgHbPnPQwJYY9q12ygKk1mJ2MnH8QkpLz2vv724qNWk71cXQczYy!-1788309477 Call for Proposal 2010: http://www.sea-eu.net/object/event/688.html
How to start? • Find the Lead EU Partner /Proposal Coordinator - should link with a European research partner or consortium to submit the proposal jointly - Minimum requirement : 3 entities from 3 different associated countries ! • Register on CORDIS (main gate to FP7 to access Proposal Calls) • Registration as Expert (email notification on Calls) • To access Future Call Topics
Cooperation Programme 3 mechanisms • All calls for proposals are open to Malaysian beneficiaries (Malaysia as ICPC) • Specific International Cooperation Actions (SICAs) in each thematic area (country’s need) • Coordinated Call - coordinatd&issued by a funding body in Malaysia Web Source: Notes taken during the training session on EU’s Framework Programme at PICC Tuesday, 10th May 2011
People Programme • International Incoming Fellowships • Malaysian Researchers attach in EU • enhancing the possibility of future collaborative research links with Europe • International OutgoingFellowships • EU Researchers attach in Malaysia
Essential Documents for Application • Call text – basic information, objectives, deadlines, priorities • Work Programme – Work content, objectives, expected results, funding scheme • Application Forms (electronic EPSS) – Part A, Part B • Guide for applicants – for relevant Funding Scheme • Guidance Documents – financial, Negotiation, GA, Evaluators • Self-Evaluation Forms Web Source: Notes taken during the training session on EU’s Framework Programme at PICC Tuesday, 10th May 2011
Remember to • Have a clear project idea • Read allsupporting documents carefully and understand the criteria, rules and requirements • Be expected to be recognised in an European context in terms of goals, necessity and advantages – review relevant EC policies • Look for our own niche – offer something not avalaible in Europe • Join a consortium to learn – next time we can take the lead • Plan much in advanced Web Source: Notes taken during the training session on EU’s Framework Programme at PICC Tuesday, 10th May 2011
Where to find Partners? • Trans European partnership is needed – always check the eligibilitycriteria & involve experiencedpartners • Partner search engines (CORDIS, IRCs, EICs, etc.) • Check relevant project websites and find partners who already have been involved • NCPs in Member States and Associated Countries • National Reserach Councils and other research related Institutions and Ministries NCPs- National Contact Points Web Source: Notes taken during the training session on EU’s Framework Programme at PICC Tuesday, 10th May 2011
Current FP7 Project in Malaysia Current Status of SEA-EU-NET Project in Malaysia : http://www.sea-eu.net/attach/CurrentStatusofSEA-EU-NETprojectinMalaysia.pdf
Key Areas • Support to regional integration- through ASEM, SAARC and ASEAN. • Policy and know-how-based cooperation – including environment, energy and climate change, higher education and support to research institutes, and cross-border cooperation in animal and human health. • Support to uprooted people – in particular supporting the reconstruction and rehabilitation faced by people displaced by crises.
EuropeAid- Useful Links • EU Aid Main Web: http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/index_en.htm • EU Aid Projects in Malaysia: http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/where/asia/country-cooperation/malaysia/malaysia_en.htm • Search for Proposal Calls: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?ADSSChck=1332660929075&do=publi.welcome&userlanguage=en
Current EuropeAid Programs in Malaysia • Erasmus Mundus Program • Forestry - Small grants programme to protect and promote the Malaysian tropical forest • Communication and Information Technologies- Ipoh Virtual City • http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/where/asia/country-cooperation/malaysia/malaysia_en.htm
EuropeAid Project Search Advanced Search • Geographical Zone: Asia or South East Asia Region • Status: Open • SWITCH-Asia, Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production (Closed on23 March 2012) More info. will be shared by Dr. Rory Padfield • EIDHR-Country Based Support Schemes (CBSS) Malaysia (Human Right)
Thank You for your Attention Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lee Chew Tin Regional Manager (Northern Europe) Office of International Affairs ctlee@utm.my SHOULD YOU NEED FURTHER TRAINING/WORKSHOP ON CAPACITY BUIDLING TO ENGAGE EU FUNDING, PLEASE KINDLY EMAIL ME.