Organised once a year the FP7 - European Summer Academy is the ultimate solution for project managers from universities and organisations to learn how to develop proposals and manage EU funded projects while relaxing and enjoying the summer in one of Hungary's most popular summer destinations, Lake Balaton. The course will be held at the Anna Grand Hotel**** in Balatonfüred and will begin with registration at 9.00 on 4 July and will end approximately at 13.00 on 8 July 2011. Transportation to and from the venue, accommodation for five nights, breakfast and lunches for five days, and the social event are all included. Please make arrangements to arrive on July 3th and depart late afternoon July 8th. Information on transportation between Lake Balaton and Budapest will be sent after registration.Workshop on EC proposal development and project management:4-8 July 2011, Lake Balaton, HungaryProposal Development (3 days)Introduction to FP7Call analysis - effectively navigating through the maze of EU fundingInstitutional support, Community Programmes and tendersIntroduction of successful project proposals from 2007Proposal development - competing with the bestMoney - the budget, cost statements and allocation, financial reportingWhat happens after the submission - Evaluation of proposals.The participants will develop a demo proposal in groups to be evaluated by the experts.Project Management (2 days)Grant Agreement negotiationsConsortium AgreementGetting startedKeeping your recordsCoordinating a projectReportingProject closure and monitoring