This 4-day intensive course will get you prepared for the 2014-2020 EU funding period by providing a deep insight to the new major EU Programmes of 2014-2020 and by drawing on the lessons learned from 2007-2013 proposals and projects.Experience Europa Media's famous "learning-by-doing" approach – presentations in the morning, then practice your newly-gained knowledge during the workshops specifically designed for the particular topics:Proposal DevelopmentDevelop a project concept in response to a work programme topic (“call”). After going through a simple exercise, you will be encouraged to pursue a new way of thinking - a method to ensure that you get started in the right way. You will then further develop your proposal concept by designing a work plan with work packages, a Gantt and PERT diagram, creating an ideal consortium and a realistic budget.Technical and Financial ManagementSolve real-life case scenarios in small groups acting like a project consortium. Debate, fight for your rights, compromise, and find solutions to various technical and financial challenges in project implementation.