© Centre for European Studies - Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
 
 
 
  EU funding for cross-border co-operation
  (online course)
  The  
  main  
  objective  
  of  
  the  
  course  
  will  
  be  
  to  
  develop  
  the  
  participants’  
  theoretical  
  and  
  practical  
  skills  
  needed  
  to  
  identify 
  specific   
  funding   
  opportunities,   
  designing   
  and   
  developing   
  project   
  applications,   
  as   
  well   
  as   
  accessing,   
  budgeting   
  and 
  managing  
  EU  
  funded  
  project.  
    
  The  
  secondary  
  aim  
  of  
  this  
  activity  
  is  
  the  
  elaboration  
  of  
  a  
  training  
  material  
  based  
  on  
  the  
  past 
  experience of network’s members on drafting and implementing CBC projects. 
  Besides  
  its  
  theoretical  
  approach,  
  the  
  course  
  will  
  include  
  ‘live’  
  case  
  studies  
  and  
  experience  
  from  
  already  
  implemented 
  projects.  
  The  
  three  
  professors  
  in  
  charge  
  will  
  ensure  
  a  
  joint  
  coordination  
  of  
  the  
  activity  
  and  
  will  
  supervise  
  the  
  course 
  material drafting in order to ensure the multinational approach and to strengthen the network. 
  COORDINATORS
  : Alina Ploae (UAIC),  Klara Czimre (University of Debrecen)
  WHO CAN ATTEND THIS COURSE:  stakeholders acting in the fields of regional development, ENP and CBC of the Eastern 
  border-regions, who operate in local, regional or cross-border structures, as of priority target group, in order to enhance 
  their specific knowledge and expertise in European Projects’ financing and management.
  HOW TO REGISTER: all the participants would require to have/make a Gmail account to access and complete the course. 
  Please follow the next steps: 
  1.
  Access Google Classroom (https://classroom.google.com/); 
  2.
  Click on ‚Go to classroom’; 
  3.
  Login with your Gmail account; 
  4.
  Click on ‚+’ sign to enroll in the course; 
  5.
  Insert the course code: iqioh3i
  6.
  Access 'Classwork' tab and go through the course units in order. After studying each unit (course and bibliography), 
  complete the quiz. In order to pass the quiz, it is necessary to score at least 60 points. You can answer the quiz again 
  until you get the minimum score. 
  CERTIFICATE: upon finalizing all the units and the quizzes, participants will receive a certificate  
  Length of the course: 15 May -  30 June 2021 (this course can be completed until 30 June)
     
  
 
 
 
 
  
COURSE UNITS
  Module 1 – EU policies and funding opportunities
  Unit 1 – Main EU policies and Programmes
  Introduction to the operational mechanism of the main European Union 
  policies and the related programmes: defining the role of the key actors in 
  the main EU policies, both in terms of the internal and the external 
  policies.
  Unit 2 – Funding opportunities within the European Union
  Discussion of the funding opportunities available in the European Union: definition of EU budget and overview of the main 
  funding programmes: ERDF, ESF, CF, AEFRD and EMFF.
  Module 2 – EU financial support for cross-border co-operations
  Unit 3– EU financial supports for cross-border co-operations – internal borders
  Introduction to the operation of the Interreg Community Initiative and the European Territorial Cooperation: defining 
  actors and roles from the stage of application to the stage of implementation.
  Unit 4 - EU financial supports for cross-border co-operations – external borders
  Discussion of the operation and significance of previous CBC programmes along the external borders of the European 
  Union. Focus: Phare CBC, Phare CREDO, LACE, Tacis CBC, MEDA, CARDS, IPA.
  Module 3 – ENPI, ENI Joint Operational Programmes and partnership settlement
  Unit 5 - ENPI – ENI – Joint Operational Programmes at the EU’s eastern border
  Management and operation of the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument (European Neighbourhood Instrument). 
  Original objectives, priorities and tasks related to the programme.
  Unit 6 – Defining and establishing cross-border partnership
  Definition of cross-border regions in participating countries, setting the levels and scenes of co-operation. Project partner 
  selection, setting up the project team.
  Notice: upon finalizing all the units and the quizzes, participants will receive a certificate of attendance. 
  Graduates of this course will have the opportunity to join a follow up advanced course in CBC project management. 
  Information about this module will be available after graduation.
  European Cross-Border Project Management
  Module 1: Elaboration of cross-border project proposals (Unit 1: Partnership Management – consortium and partnership 
  management; Unit 2: Elaborating a EU funded project application; Unit 3: Planning the activities and their calendar – The 
  Gantt chart and the logical framework).
  Module 2: Implementation of a cross-border project (Unit 4: Setting up a frame for financial monitoring; Unit 5 - 
  Methodology and implementation; modifications of the initial project proposal)
  Module 3:  Assessment of a cross-border project (Unit 6: Project reporting; procurement procedures requirements; Unit 7: 
  Identification of expected impacts and project evaluation; preparation for audit) 
  For additional details please send an email to enacted.network@gmail.com