US AARH Are you considering a Horizon 2020 project and want advice on writing Professional and Competitive Proposals? Do you want input on how to write an Impact and Abstract section that sells your project idea to evaluators? Perhaps you are a Horizon 2020 Advisor wanting to develop your skills even further? The Research Support Office invites AU staff members to attend three different Horizon 2020 events instructed by the inspiring Dr. Seán McCarthy, who has been involved in all aspects of European Research since 1980; as a researcher, research manager, research group leader and company director. Read more about Dr. Seán McCarthy here. All three events are free. Please register before 28 May 2015 Course: How to Write a Competitive Proposal for Horizon 2020 The aim of this course is to train researchers, research managers and research support services in writing professional and competitive proposals for the Horizon 2020. The course addresses common problems and pitfalls of proposal writing and describes the general success criteria for proposals. The course also provides tips on how to collect information and avoid duplication in proposal writing, and offers advice on selecting strategic partners. Read more about the course here. Venue The AIAS Auditorium, Building 1632 Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B Time Wednesday 3 June 2015 9:00 - 11:45 (Coffee break 10:20 - 10:30) Please register here US AARH Workshop for Horizon 2020 Advisors The aim of this workshop is to develop the skills of Horizon 2020 Advisors so they can provide effective support services to researchers affiliated AU departments and research centres. Read more about the workshop here. Venue The AIAS Auditorium, Building 1632 Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B Time Wednesday 3 June 2015 12.15 – 13.45 NB: Participants are recommended also to attend “How to Write a Competitive Proposal for Horizon 2020”. Please register here Course: How to write the Impact and Abstract of a Horizon 2020 proposal The aim of this course is to train researchers to clearly convey their project idea in the Abstract and Impact sections. The Abstract and Impact sections are both very important components of a competitive project proposal; the abstract introduces the project concept to the evaluator and is often crucial when successful projects are selected. Likewise, the project´s Impact has become a key evaluation criterion when selecting successful Horizon 2020 proposals. Read more about the course here Venue The AIAS Auditorium, Building 1632 Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B Time Thursday 4 June 2015 9:00 - 11:00 (Coffee break 10:00 - 10:10) Please register here