Designing and Writing Successful European Projects with Artificial Intelligence

Why take this course?

The target audience for the STW2024 (Staff Training Week) "Designing and Writing Successful European Projects with Artificial Intelligence " includes representatives of academic institutions (universities and research centres), seeking innovation and collaboration through EU funds, project managers, professionals and consultants managing EU-funded projects, grant writers specializing in EU funding proposals, innovation and development officers driving organizational growth through EU projects, policy makers and planners aligning projects with EU priorities and funding criteria.

Participants will gain the ability to create high-quality project proposals, ensure compliance with EU regulations, and achieve significant positive outcomes through well-managed projects.

The course will be guided by Gianluca Coppola, President and Founder of the European Digital Learning Network (www.dlearn.eu). Gianluca is an accomplished entrepreneur, chartered accountant, and chartered auditor with a specialization in the design and reporting of EU projects. With over 20 years of experience in EU projects, he is a seasoned researcher in education and training policies, funds, and actions at the European level. Gianluca has extensively explored training processes and methodologies related to digital education and frequently contributes as an expert at international conferences and seminars. He also participates in numerous working groups of the European Commission on digital education. In 2016, he established the European Digital Learning Network and has been an external expert for the evaluation of project proposals for the European Commission and other European funding bodies. For the past 15 years, Gianluca has served as a senior trainer in various training courses on European projects and financial reporting for numerous private and public organizations across Europe.

Preliminary agenda:

September 23, Monday, 2024

Understanding the objectives and priorities of the Erasmus+ programme

1. Exploring the basic of AI tools: myths and facts, prompt engineering (how to create full working and efficient questions for the AI), responsible use of AI (ethical consideration)
2. Exploring the different funding opportunities under KA2 Cooperation Partnerships
3. Identifying the key award criteria for successful KA2 project proposals
4. Roundtables and group exercises

September 24, Tuesday, 2024

Identifying Relevant Project Ideas and Partners by using actual AI tools

1. How to identify impactful project ideas that align with the Erasmus+ funding priorities.
2. Strategies for building a diverse, complementary consortium of partner organisations to strengthen your proposal.
3. Roundtables and group exercises

September 25, Wednesday, 2024

Designing an Effective Project Methodology and Work Plan by using actual AI tools including the budget

1. Articulation of the specific goals and intended outcomes of the project, ensuring they are aligned with the Erasmus+ programme objectives.
2. Development of a detailed work plan outlining the key activities, timelines, and milestones required to achieve the project's objectives.
3. Resources allocation in an order to assign roles and responsibilities to the project team, and ensure adequate resources, including budget, personnel, and infrastructure, are in place.
4. Roundtables and group exercises

September 26, Thursday, 2024

Developing a Comprehensive Dissemination and Exploitation Strategy by using actual AI tools

1. Identification of the Stakeholders
2. Development of communication materials
3. Utilization of a mix of channels to reach your target audiences
4. Definition of the ways to sustainably continue and scale the impact of your project's outputs.
5. Roundtables and group exercises

September 27, Friday, 2024

Finalization of the program, Q&A, feedback

The program will also include social program and activities.

Minimum Level of English: B2

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