1 COMENIUS PROGRAMME Grant applications & evaluation process Dissemintation of activities Comenius Contact Seminar Oulu, Finland October 7th-10th, 2009

2 General framework Application deadline 19th Feb (?) On-line application / Similar to PVs & CSs –.pdf: save the working form to your computer –Once finalized, coordinator submits to the system –Follow carefully the instructions: send copies of the application form to the partners Application = filled in together, same application for all Evaluation of the partnership is done by the NA of the coordinating school

3 General framework Each school leaves the application /copy of application to its own NA Send the application by post / snail mail before the deadline Incomplete applications or applications turned in after the deadline are not evaluated! Date and original signatures (and stamps, if applicable) are crucial

4 Writing the application Work as a team across the partnership Good idea to identify the lead writer for the whole application Work as a team in each school, but make sure there is at least one person as “first-contact”. An application can’t be rushed

5 Writing the application Set “internal”deadline for the application (earlier than 19th February) Allow time for printing, signing and postage Take note of possible national priorities Complete every section, answer to every questions

6 Keep in mind… Application is your ticket to funding Make sure your application is –Explicit and clear –Completed in full No one is able to read your thoughts –Ideas need to be spelled out

7 Keep in mind… No need to full fill all the programme priorities –better to focus clearly on something Topic & theme is of interest of everyone The age of pupils (if involved): adequate exercise for their age End product, at least one jointly done

8 Keep in mind… YOU be working with the project: balance of topics & themes = make sure you can hold the pieces together Think as detailed as possible The work programme covers both years (is tentative, can be changed later) Answer all the questions

9 Good application Clear objectives and realistic expected outcomes A clear and coherent workplan Pupil oriented partnerships: clearly write the role of pupils Plans for ongoing evaluation Dissemination of the project

10 Advice Written guidance Ask advice from your local expert / colleague Ask advice from experienced Comenius school NA (?)

11 Evaluation Eligibility check –Not late, the signature, no missing parts (consult the section I. checklist on the application) –In every NA Quality evaluation –In coordinating school’s NA

12 Evaluation Done in the NA of the coordinating country In Bilateral partnerships in both countries Using 2 external experts (experienced!) Using standard evaluation forms (available for everyone, NAs website)

13 Main problems in the applications No answer in some questions / not answered to the question The answer is too general The planning is unrealistic or/and over ambitious

14 The work programme: not only project meetings, but local activities The role of partners is unclear or unbalanced Involvement of pupils / teachers Evaluation / dissemination

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