1. EU projects Steinar Paulsen, PhD Senior advisor, Department of Research and Development UiT The Arctic University of Norway (UoT) Tromsø, Alta, Hammerfest and Kirkenes

2. UoT on the map Tromsø Hammerfest Alta Kirkenes

3. Key figures FP7 participation - N universities

4. Key figures FP7 participation - UoT

5. Preparing for H2020 – local initiatives Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions seminar (NPI, NRC, UiT), March 2013 How to Write the Abstract and Impact of a European Research Proposal (S McCarthy), April 2013 How to Write a Competitive Proposal for H2020 (S McCarthy), September 2013 Writing ERC Starting/Consolidator Grant (Yellow Research), September 2013 Getting Ready for Horizon 2020, (S McCarthy), April 2013 Visit to Brussels; NorthNorway European office, RCN-Norwegian Liaison Office, Oktober 2013

6. H2020 proposals 2014 Pre-selected research groups recruited (2013) - Given financial and administrative support Result: - Nine Proposals Coordinator - 40-50 Proposals Partners Administrative efforts on the coming H2020 calls Similar regime as for the past years Included an ERC training program

7. Thank you! Steinar Paulsen Department of Research and Development UiT The Arctic University of Norway Tromsø