The EAEC Networking Group and Task-Force...The EAEC Networking Group and Task-Force Presented by...

The EAEC Networking Group and Task-Force

Presented by Prof. Dr Gregoris A. Makrides

President of the European Association of ERASMUS Coordinators

President of the European Association of Career Guidance

President of the Mathematical Society of South-Eastern Europe (MASSEE)

Director of PROGNOSIS

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What is the EAEC?

The European Association of

ERASMUS Coordinators

(EAEC) is a non profit, non

governmental organization

based registered in Cyprus

with a well established network

of partners and 125 university

members. It was founded in

2005 and since then it has

been growing steadily.

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Some examples of activities …

Calls for proposals, partner searches ;

Information Seminars on EU funding opportunities;

Organisation of Thematic Innovation Meetings;

Organisation of Training Courses;

Special Course on Proposal preparation and

management of European educational projects;

Organization of Networking and Exchange Fairs;

Organization of the annual ERASMUS Congress ,

ERACON

Running the ERASMUS+ Barometer for mobility

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EAEC Activities

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EVENTS

NETWORKING

INFORMATION

SUPPORT

EAEC websitewww.eaecnet.com

EAEC website offers among others:

information concerning

membership,

information on the annual

ERASMUS Congress and Exhibition -

ERACON,

The ERASMUS+ Barometer

EU projects where EAEC is

involved

Information on training courses,

access to the monthly Newsletter!

EAEC Information tools

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European Funding Programmes

European Dimension

Competitive and innovative

Transnational Cooperation

Support of projects or organisations which further the interests

of the EU or contribute to the implementation of an EU

programme , priorities or policy

Non profit character

Main Characteristics

How do I get started?

Am I eligible for this programme?

Does my idea fit in one of the eligible actions?

What is the timeframe?

What kind of funding can I receive?

Who are the partners of the consortium?

Major EU funding programmes

HORIZON 2020

ERASMUS+

COSME

HEALTH PROGRAMME

CREATIVE EUROPE

ASYLUM, MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION FUND

RIGHTS, EQUALITY AND CITIZENSHIP

JUSTICE

PILLARS

1. Information on Calls

2. Networking & Tools

3. Consortia & Partnerships

4. Proposal Preparation Support

EAEC Networking Group for EU Funding Opportunities and Exchanges

Latest Calls for Funding(alerts) published by the European Commission

(Weekly alerts) to all EAEC members registered in the portal

1. Information on Calls

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Click on and use password

MENU

▪ Funding Calls & Alerts

▪ Networking Portal

▪ EAEC Task Force Communication

▪ Events & Innovation Meetings

▪ News

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2. Networking and Tools

www.eaecnet.com

Inter-Partner invitations

Partner search within partner Networks

HORIZON, ERASMUS+, Other

and Exchange Bilateral Agreements

The Portal http://networking.eaecnet.com/accounts/login/

3. Consortia & Partnerships 4. Proposal Preparation Support

THE EAEC TASK FORCE

Organization of Thematic Innovation Meetings/Contact Seminars

Consortia Development

Proposal Preparation

Project Management

May or may not have a cost/charge by the members of the TASK Force

Different cooperation models may apply.

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EAEC “Task Force”

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Objective – to assist its members to exploit to the fullest the European financing

schemes, leading them to successful proposals

Organisation of “Thematic Innovation Meetings” with the aim(s) of:

a) sharing innovative ideas

b) exploring the possibilities of cooperation and finding new partners

Preparation of proposals.

EAEC Task Force partners

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Development of the

EAEC-TASK FORCE team!

Joint effort of the European Association of

Erasmus Coordinators and Prognosis!

Our network collaborators…

Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe(UNICA)

EURASIAN University Union

UNIMED

EACG

BUSINET

PRAXIS Network

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A snapshot of what EAEC Networking and Task-Force offers!

Targeted, timely and accurate information based on the priorities of the organisation.

Access to the funding information alerts.

Access to the calendar of deadlines for EU funding callsINFORMATION

NETWORKING

Profiling your organization for expertise in thematic areas of research and development

Finding organisations in similar fields of activities for the establishment of partnerships.

Integration of the member organisation in networks and consortia of special interests.

Enhance the EU project success in proposal submission.

Find reliable and experienced project partners.

Facilitate the exchange of ideas and good practices.

Enhance the visibility of the member organisation internationally.

Facilitating the Exchange programmes between EU and non-EU HE Institutions.

Involvement of members of the organisation to the European and International scene

EU PROJECTS

INTERNATIONALIZATION

Maximize your participation opportunities in EU

funded projects! 18

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The EAEC European Office in your country

The EAEC European Office with the support of PROGNOSIS could develop a National Support Office hosted in

one of the local universities or organizations with a contact communication person connected with EAEC.

The contact will be managing all the national request for support by the EAEC TASK-Force and will be

organizing local Thematic Innovation Meetings. Communications with other EAEC European Offices in other

countries and distribution of information in English and in the local national language.

The local member representative will have an access password to the Portal and send reminders for funding

alerts.

Organizations active in providing Consulting Services for EU funding cannot become EAEC European Office

National Members.

FEES

The membership fee for the full support is at 900 euro per year payable to EAEC and includes:

A. 400 euro covers the annual membership to EAEC Association and this covers information and partner

search. This is an option without necessarily subscribing to option B also.

B. 500 euro covers the National Networking Support for establishing the National European Office with the

support of the EAEC Task Force, PROGNOSIS and the organization - host of the National Support Office.

The fee above does not necessarily include free support for preparation of proposals as an expert consultancy

organizations of the EAEC Task force may apply different formula of cooperation.

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Innovation

FundingOpportunities

Raising capacity

Project

Management

Trust &confidence

Essential contacts

Information &

intelligence

Visibility andNetworking

Sharing Best

practices

EAEC NETWORKING DNA

Proposal Preparation

Consortium Development

Communication

General

info@eaecnet.com

EAEC Networking Group

networking1@eaecnet.com

EAEC TASK FORCE

taskforce@eaecnet.com

Link to the platform through(EAEC member password is required)

www.eaecnet.com

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Thank you for your attention!

EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF ERASMUS COORDINATORS

with the support of

PROGNOSIS

Nicosia: Stassinou 36, Office104, 2003 Strovolos, Nicosia, Τel.:+357 22 283 600, Fax:+357 22 283 609 email: info@eaecnet.com, networking1@eaecnet.com , taskforce@eaecnet.com

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National European Offices in development progress

Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Fyr-Macedonia, Cyprus