eCourse on ERC, PLUS one hour consultation on your draft proposal and certification of your planning skills
ERC eCourse Objectives
This e-course takes place fully online based on recordings of live training. You can follow it at your own pace and you will need one full day for completing it. This live eCourse is out of the ordinary ones since it is compacted with practical examples and step-by step approaches in order to develop a winning ERC grant application. In specific by the end of the training you will:
- Master the full recipe in detail on how to develop a winning ERC grant application
- How to understand and exploit the ambiguity on the ERC evaluation criteria.
- Learn how to direct your grant application to be evaluated by the most appropriate panel members and external evaluators
- Learn the intelligence behind evaluation panel and how to take advantage of it
- Identify key actors essential to the successful implementation of your ERC grant application and master how to engage with them.
- Know how to validate a breakthrough research idea
- Understand how to select your panel and what to complete and not complete in the forms
- Apply techniques for making your CV looking more impressive
- Be able to formulate high-risk/high gain and ground breaking objectives
- Describe the best methodology that is novel but at the same time the most appropriate for reaching your research objectives
- Master the full proposal development cycle, step-by-step for a winning ERC grant application
- Apply step-by-step techniques for impressing your reviewers and the panel members with your B1 section of the ERC proposal and with your abstract at stage 1
- Apply step-by-step techniques for writing convincing B2 part for stage 2
Structure of Live eCourse on ERC
- Module 1 - Intelligence on ERC: Become familiar and master info & knowledge related to ERC
- Module 2 - I.C.R.E.A.T.E. ™ Formula: Step-by-step guidance on the proper proposal development cycle of an ERC proposal
- Module 3 - C.R.I.T.E.R.I.A. ™ Formula: How to impress the ERC evaluators with the C.R.I.T.E.R.I.A.™ formula
- Module 4 - Step-by-step Guidance: Build step-by-step and section per section parts B2, B1 and the Abstract
- Module 5 - OpenERC: Quick outlook of OpenERC platform for step-by-step guidance on ERC grant application based on winning examples and templates
- Module 6 - One hour one-to-one evaluation: Individual work on your own ERC proposal by applying with the help of the trainer the knowledge from Modules 1-4. Individual sessions between each participant and the trainer will be available for helping each participant to develop their ERC proposal based on the knowledge acquired from the training or based on the current draft of their proposal. Each participant is expected by the end of the session to have a more stable draft of their ERC grant application. This service should be used within a year from the course purchase!
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does it take to see results? - Immediately at the seminar you will realise what you have been doing ineffectively and why you were not that successful in previous attempts in ERC programme. Also by the end of the training you will have a clear strategy and list of tasks to follow for developing a winning ERC proposal (either for StG, CoG, or AdG). By the end of the e-course, you will feel confident and full of energy to exploit successfully ERC.
- What if it doesn’t work for me? - Irrespectively of your experience whether you are a novice or an experienced actor in European funding research, you will get a recipe that works for everyone in having success in ERC. Furthermore, with our unique 100% satisfaction guarantee there is nothing you will lose. In case you believe it doesn't work for you (we doubt but you may have your concerns since you haven't seen yet the high value of the content), you will get your money back, no questions asked.
- I’ve seen similar stuff in the past—what makes this different? This is a completely different approach that is delivered by one of the most engaging and experienced trainers/coaches. Also, the structure, the unique content, the great bonuses, the 100% satisfaction guarantee, and the strategies that can be easily and immediately applied make it the best training on ERC.
- What if I don’t have much time to spend on it right now? The whole structure and approach along with the provided resources actually aim specifically to save you time in exploiting effectively ERC. You will master shortcuts and effective techniques. Furthermore, you will have life-time access to the whole live eCourse.
- Will it be a good fit for me? Either if this is your first attempt, or you are resubmitting a non-approved proposal or you were already successful in ERC but you wish now to submit another ERC proposal, you will learn techniques and step-by-step strategies for success in ERC. The structure of the eCourse has addressed all diverse needs for any participant.
- How can my participation be funded? You can always ask your research support office or your supervisor for any budget available for any training or evaluation activities. You may also consider having this training funded from a running project as an other costs activity or from its indirect costs.
- What extras will I get with the course fee? You will get in addition the following unique benefits
Our ERC training leads to a transformation experience and immediate results
We believe that an ERC training should be a unique learning experience that stimulates the brain as well as emotions and eventually reveals your potential. We aim at creating the most fulfilling learning experience for each participant. We combine the best trainer, with a unique teaching approach based on years of experience. Our live eCourse on ERC takes place via zoom and does not only create eye-opening knowledge for our participants of any expertise level but also equip them with the energy, the confidence and the step-by-step strategy to apply this knowledge. We personally guarantee that!!
Seats are limited to a small number of persons for achieving a unique learning experience for each individual irrespectively to their expertise (beginners, advanced or experts) or the ERC grant they are targeting (StG, CoG or AdG).
Seats are limited to a small number of persons for achieving a unique learning experience for each individual irrespectively to their expertise (beginners, advanced or experts) or the ERC grant they are targeting (StG, CoG or AdG).
Unique Bonus 1: One-to-one consultation session on your proposal for an hour
Further to the live training, up to a year after your purchase, each participant will have a follow-up individual session with the trainer in order to discuss their progress and the quality of their ERC proposal. Even if you are not planning to submit and ERC proposal shortly but in the upcoming 12 months, you are still recommended to purchase this offer now that is under 40% discount.
Unique Bonus 2: Our ERC trainings certify and develop the leadership/management skills of the Principal Investigators
As you know one key winning factor in ERC grants is to show that the Principal Investigators have the proper leadership skills and the capacity to coordinate a European funded projects such as ERC ones. However, this may be quite challenging especially for early stage researchers that haven't got so far the opportunity to have any leadership or coordinator role in their career. Therefore, our courses are the only ones in the area of EU funding and grants that will provide a specialisation certificates on "Planning European research projects" to all participants issued by a world-wide vocational award body, City and Guilds/Institute of Leadership and Management. Funding Expert Academy via Key Innovations Ltd company has been approved by the Institute of Leadership and Management, part of City and Guilds group, the international vocational education awarding body, as an ILM Recognised Provider. This recognition is the result of the high quality of courses that the organisation offers.
Therefore, all participants in our live eCourse will get awarded a specialisation certificate on "Planning European Research Projects issued by the Institute of Leadership and Management, part of City & Guilds Group. This certificate is an asset for showing leadership and skills in managing an ERC project.
Therefore, all participants in our live eCourse will get awarded a specialisation certificate on "Planning European Research Projects issued by the Institute of Leadership and Management, part of City & Guilds Group. This certificate is an asset for showing leadership and skills in managing an ERC project.
Our ERC training is 100% satisfaction guaranteed
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: We are the only training organization that our approach is based on results and not on effort. We are so confident of the high value of our ERC training that we personally guarantee on its quality, effectiveness and distinct value. In case, after our ERC training, you believe you haven't managed to experience the transformation we promise you, then we will not get paid!! That confident we are on the quality of our training and the transformation experience we can create!
Even if some of the participants have already participated in a similar training session, we are committed to deliver an eye-opening session for all participants from novices to senior experts in developing a successful proposal under ERC since we apply unique teaching approaches. We will help you find and polish your core concept that suits the requirements of ERC.
Even if some of the participants have already participated in a similar training session, we are committed to deliver an eye-opening session for all participants from novices to senior experts in developing a successful proposal under ERC since we apply unique teaching approaches. We will help you find and polish your core concept that suits the requirements of ERC.
Our ERC training is based on well-proven step-by-step strategies
We believe learning should be effective and immediately applicable. Therefore, we have structured this ERC course and the teaching methodology to provide step-by-step strategies that can be quickly and effectively applied. We also know that success leaves clues, therefore, this ERC course has been structured based on the strategies, methodologies and resources that ERC grant winners have been applying extremely successfully for years. In addition, we deliver our ERC training courses based on continuous interactions with our audience and based on “recipes” and practical steps that allow our participants to absorb easily what they should master and achieve extraordinary results very quickly.
Our ERC training is time-, cost- and value-effective
In order to achieve a unique learning experience for the principal investigators and the research support staff in the least possible time and with the highest value we have designed this live eCourse in one full day . See structure below. There is a discount of 40% that is time limited. Furthermore, for more than one registration from the same university, there is an additional discount of 20% for the extra ones, namely for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, ... and so on.
Our ERC training is delivered by the best trainer
Nikolaos Floratos: Nikolaos as PhD researcher has first hand experience on the challenges in conducting a breakthrough research with outbreaking objectives and dealing with high-risks that emerge from the novelty of the approach. Combining this with his many years experience as Research and Innovation Coach along with his unique skill to make complex things fully comprehensible and applicable, makes him the best trainer for excelling in ERC. Nikolaos is a master in decomposing complex concepts into easy to understand and apply step-by-step recipes.
Nikolaos has a multidisciplinary education with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from City University London, a Bachelor of Humanities in Greek Civilisation from Open Hellenic University, a master of science in Telecommunications and Signal Processing from Imperial College, London and he is currently a PhD researcher in Humanities on student engagement in massive open online courses from Open University of Catalonia. After his undergraduate and postgraduate studies with distinction as engineer in London (Imperial College, City University), UK, has been working for a number of consultancy and Information Technology companies as consultant and project manager across Europe. He has also an MBA (Master in Business Administration from National Technical University of Athens and Athens University of Economics and Business) and the last 21 years he is involved in planning, managing and evaluating large and small projects in the area of research, education, ICT (Information Communication Technologies), social inclusion, entrepreneurship, standardization and consumer issues. As a funding expert, personal trainer and coach, he has supported hundreds of individuals and organisations mainly from Europe but also from all over the world on managing state funding (e.g. from European Commission, National Funds, etc) and receive support for deploying their business idea or mission and he has proved that anyone can become a great proposal writer or project manager of european funded projects through proper guidance, training and coaching. He is an expert on behalf of the European Commission on evaluating and reviewing projects and proposals since 2003 and currently, he researches through a PhD how eLearning courses can increase students' engagement and motivation.
He is the creator of the Funding Expert Transfomation Process™ system that can transform anyone to a great proposal writer and project manager of european funded projects. He has received more than 2500 recommendations and endorsements at his linkedin profile (www.linkedin.com/in/floratos) as a funding expert, coach and trainer. He is also listed in the top first three search results by google as "Funding expert".
Nikolaos has a multidisciplinary education with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from City University London, a Bachelor of Humanities in Greek Civilisation from Open Hellenic University, a master of science in Telecommunications and Signal Processing from Imperial College, London and he is currently a PhD researcher in Humanities on student engagement in massive open online courses from Open University of Catalonia. After his undergraduate and postgraduate studies with distinction as engineer in London (Imperial College, City University), UK, has been working for a number of consultancy and Information Technology companies as consultant and project manager across Europe. He has also an MBA (Master in Business Administration from National Technical University of Athens and Athens University of Economics and Business) and the last 21 years he is involved in planning, managing and evaluating large and small projects in the area of research, education, ICT (Information Communication Technologies), social inclusion, entrepreneurship, standardization and consumer issues. As a funding expert, personal trainer and coach, he has supported hundreds of individuals and organisations mainly from Europe but also from all over the world on managing state funding (e.g. from European Commission, National Funds, etc) and receive support for deploying their business idea or mission and he has proved that anyone can become a great proposal writer or project manager of european funded projects through proper guidance, training and coaching. He is an expert on behalf of the European Commission on evaluating and reviewing projects and proposals since 2003 and currently, he researches through a PhD how eLearning courses can increase students' engagement and motivation.
He is the creator of the Funding Expert Transfomation Process™ system that can transform anyone to a great proposal writer and project manager of european funded projects. He has received more than 2500 recommendations and endorsements at his linkedin profile (www.linkedin.com/in/floratos) as a funding expert, coach and trainer. He is also listed in the top first three search results by google as "Funding expert".