Dear colleagues,
The European Fund for the Balkans (EFB) launches a new call for application within its "THINK AND LINK" - Regional Policy Programme. The programme seeks to foster inclusive and evidence-based policy making in the Western Balkans by initiating research projects embedded in a regional capacity building and networking programme cycle.
The programme is addressed to: emerging think-tanks, policy oriented NGOs, independent policy institutes and policy relevant research groups from the Western Balkans.
Applicants must apply for participation in the programme cycle (capacity building and networking seminars, mentoring) and submit a research project proposal on a topic relevant from the perspective of the Copenhagen criteria.
EXPECTED PROGRAMME OUTPUTS:
- policy papers based on sound research;
- public debate triggered by innovative, effective and efficient outreach activities;
- capacity building and training component;
new co-operation and communication channels within the regional think-tank scene
Please find enclosed the programme description, call for proposals and the application form or visit
http://balkanfund. org/the-news/ envisioning- europe/71/ 71.html
to download the documents.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must complete the following two forms in English only:
1. Application form
i. description of the applicant organisation
ii. description of the research project
iii. dissemination strategy
iv. motivation for participation in the capacity building and networking programme cycle
iv. Project budget
To apply, please send your completed application to policy@balkanfund. org.Subject line should include: the word „PROPOSAL09". Proposals will be accepted via email only. Proposals which are not sent to policy@balkanfund. org will not be considered.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY DATES
Application deadline: September 20, 2009.
Final decisions communicated to applicants: by October 15, 2009.
Think and Link Programme duration: November 2009 – October 2010
Capacity building seminar (I seminar): November, 2009.
Research period: December 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010.
Final papers to be submitted by: August 1, 2010.
Final seminar (II Seminar): September 2010.
Feel free to distribute this call.
Best regards,
Igor Bandovic
Programme Manager
European Fund for the Balkans / NEF
Resavska 35, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Phone/Fax: +381 (0)11 3033662
E-mail: igor.bandovic@ balkanfund. org
www.balkanfund. org
The European Fund for the Balkans is an initiative of the Robert Bosch Stiftung, the King Baudouin Foundation, the Compagnia di San Paolo and the ERSTE Foundation, hosted by NEF.
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