Practical recommendations to potential applicants

TEMPUS IV- SIXTH CALL FOR PROPOSALS

TEMPUS INFORMATION DAY

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

Presentation plan

National/regional priorities in Call VI1. How your project ideas are coherent with

national & regional priorities: Yes/No and How?

Problem statement /NEEDs Analysis: 1. Bring facts and figures. 2. What your project ideas are in lined with current policies of

government entities.3. What has/have been done before or in existence in the

core areas of your project ideas. NB: No double funding!!!

4. Who the target groups/stake-holders of your project are

5. What will be the outcome (s) of this project

Working with Project IDEA(S) &

Project background

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

How to Avoid MOST common mistakes

Brainstorming while preparing your application

Proofreading by external reviewer

Be clear (avoid abbreviations/acronyms and patchworks – copy/paste)

Fair role sharing Visibility and sustainability Use available spaces in e-application

form wisely

Some remarks on how to make project proposal sound and

strong

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

Partner Search and Support from NTO

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

When to start project application

Thank you for your attention

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