1. Consultative Bureau for International Projects - Ministry of Science and Technological Development Steve Quarrie, Jelena Kolić and Jelena Andrejić

2. Consultative Bureau for International Projects The Consultative Bureau for International Projects is an extension of the work of the Ministry of Science sector for International Cooperation, set up in March 2008 with the aim to strengthen the presence of and success rate for Serbian scientists in international projects, particularly FP7.

3.  Improving the quality and the quantity of Serbian participation in research EU programmes (particularly FP7)  Providing information on financial possibilities, current opportunities for scientific and technological co-operation at the European level and on available results of Community research  Offering assistance and training to universities, research centres and other organisations interested in participating in European research, development and technological innovation programmes Objectives Consultative Bureau for International Projects

4.  We (and NCPs) can inform you of the opportunities that are available for your science in FP7  We can help you convert your ideas into a successful research proposal, by  discussing with you the challenges of writing a proposal for an international project,  advising you how to put together a consortium for an international collaborative project,  giving you practical help with writing an FP7 research proposal. How can we help you? Consultative Bureau for International Projects

5.  We can assess an unsuccessful FP6 or FP7 proposal to advise you on how to succeed next time  We can help you to become a partner in someone else’s research consortium  We have a partner profile form for your expertise to be put on a database searchable by EU scientists How can we help you? Consultative Bureau for International Projects

6.  We (and NCPs) can send you the most recent information on the FP7 Themes  We can help overcome problems during the contract negotiation phase  We can give help and advice if needed during a project and help preparing Commission reports How can we help you? Consultative Bureau for International Projects

7.  To meet the scientists and find out about their research and opportunities for international projects.  To help disseminate information on FP7 calls.  To set up a web-based database of details of Serbian scientists to facilitate finding project partners. Our current activities  To encourage scientists to prepare FP7 projects.  To provide training courses in successful proposal writing. Consultative Bureau for International Projects

8.  A series of training courses “How to write a successful FP7 proposal” (focusing particularly on the REGPOT-2009 call)  3 courses held so far in (2 inBelgrade and 1 in Novi Sad) Training activities  New courses in: Kragujevac (28 October) Niš (30 October) Belgrade (29, 31 October and 26 November) Novi Sad (2 December) Consultative Bureau for International Projects

9.  The courses - analyse the main results and evaluators' comments for REGPOT-2008-1 proposals, - explain the strategy needed for successful proposal writing, - provide examples of suitable text - explain what is needed for REGPOT-2009 proposals - provide exercises for participants to complete Training activities Consultative Bureau for International Projects

10.  you can register your interest in attending one of these courses by e-mail to info.biro@nauka.sr.gov.yuinfo.biro@nauka.sr.gov.yu Training activities Consultative Bureau for International Projects

11. Information Info days Internet website Partner search Training European project writing Assistance By telephone, email and vis a vis in KBMP to: Identify theme and topic in FP7 Verify the eligibly of the proposals Pre-screen of the proposals Help in the use of the EPSSystem Activities Participation in projects Assistance in: Negotiation Management of the projects Reporting From idea To the end of the contract Consultative Bureau for International Projects and NCPs

12. Consultative Bureau for International Projects To contact the bureau: Steve Quarrie (-11 3035047 or 064 8166025) or Jelena Kolić or Jelena Andrejić (-11 3398830). E-mail us at info.biro@nauka.sr.gov.yu, orinfo.biro@nauka.sr.gov.yu call in at Vlajkoviceva 3, 5th floor, room 138.

13. Consultative Bureau for International Projects Thank you for your attention!