Day1         I. Overview, introduction, comparison• Comparison between Structural Funds (SF) and Community Programmes• Structural Funds - prespectives; what is in the pipeline?• Introduction to Community Programmes - Focus: FP7 & CIP       II. Structural Funds• Practical Guide to applying for SF programmes• Cooperation and partnership with EU Member States• Understanding the evaluation procedure• All about financial issues in SF projects       III. FP7 and CIP• Road to success in preparing competitive project proposals • The Evaluator’s Perspective on FP7 and CIP proposals• Financial aspects of the Seventh Framework Programme• Quick Guide to Information Sources  Day 2 - Practical Workshops    I. Morning SessionYou will be divided into small groups where you will solve a quiz and discuss the pre-filled parts of a proposal.The workshop leader, an evaluator, will explain how the given sections can be improved.A clear project idea (within call scope, duration, budget, tasks, etc)A preliminary work plan and work-flowA complementary consortium where the tasks are appropriately dividedThe expected project results (Deliverables, outputs)A list of the resources needed (staff effort, costs, durables, etc.)A preliminary project budget          II. Afternoon SessionYou will receive an FP7 proposal and get a chance to practice the evaluation process.Individual evaluation of an FP7 proposalConsensus meetingFinal ranking and conclusion of evaluation session