Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Dr. Margarita Calderón-Peter, ZIB Purpose of the fund for incentives 2.Procedure for applications for funding 3.Procedure for decision on funding Rules for the CASEE fund of incentives (as agreed by the CASEE GA on May 21st, 2010)

Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Dr. Margarita Calderón-Peter, ZIB Purpose of the Fund for incentives The purpose of the fund is to provide seed money for preparation of projects which are in line with network objectives and stipulated areas of cooperation. The aim of this fund is to give an incentive to promising new initiatives that couldn’t be developed without initial funding. It might be considered that in a second phase the fund for incentives also provides financial support for further project work of CASEE members

Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Dr. Margarita Calderón-Peter, ZIB Who can apply? Potential project leaders of initiatives in education, research and capacity building that include a minimum of 3 CASEE members (of different countries!) Supported activities The funding is for new initiatives in line with the overall network objectives and stipulated areas of cooperation. The fund could e.g. cover * meeting costs (although video-meeting or use of ERASMUS staff mobility funds to cover meeting costs are encouraged) * salary costs (only for extra staff with specific tasks in relation to the proposed project). CASEE fund for incentives will not fund ongoing activities. A project may therefore not receive CASEE funds for more than 3 years. The first year the CASEE Fund for Incentives may co-fund 50% of the budget; the second year 30% and the third year 15% of the budget. 2. Procedure for applications for funding1/2

Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Dr. Margarita Calderón-Peter, ZIB Application procedures The application is non-formal and should be kept short (not exceeding 3 pages). The application should list and explain i) the main purpose of the planned project and (if existing) already achieved results ii) project description including envisaged outcomes, motivation in relation to network goals, responsible persons, CASEE Members involved, timeline, and budget. A letter of intent by all CASEE members participating is required. Applications are submitted by the potential project coordinator on behalf of the group. Deadline for application: Two per year (1. March and 1.September every year) The application must be sent to the CASEE Secretary General 2. Procedure for applications for funding2/2

Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Dr. Margarita Calderón-Peter, ZIB Decision procedures The CASEE ExCo recommends eligible proposals to the CASEE Board after mutual consultation by mail or video conference. The CASEE Board decision on application results will be announced on 2nd of May and 1st of November. The grant will be paid to the university / faculty bank account of the potential project coordinator, and administered by the potential project coordinators. A short report on the achieved progress and results has to be submitted to the CASEE Board for their Board meeting in the following year. This report has to include an official financial statement (signed by the financial department of the university to which the funds had been allocated) on how the funds have been used 3. Procedure for decision on funding