1. Good practice in preparing an application
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Good practice in preparing an application
Read the GfA
Use the Tempus website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), evaluators guidelines
Contractual documents
Updates
Consult NTO/NCP/Tempus Department
Be aware of other HE projects in the PC concerned – past or ongoing
Use the application form you find in the Tempus website

2. Avoid the most common mistakes
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Avoid the most common mistakes
Do not modify the application form
Consider that only information in the application can be assessed
Do not suppose prior technical or “historical project related” knowledge on the part of the assessor
Do not submit several similar proposals

3. Background of the project
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Background of the project
Demonstrate relevance of the project in the local/regional context
Show link between the PC national HE context & needs to be addressed by the project
Identify the needs of major stakeholders
Describe clearly Dept/Faculty/structure directly concerned by project

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Consortium
Demonstrate the relevant experience and role of each PC/EU consortium member
Demonstrate the ability of proposed consortium to address the PC Institutions’ needs and to deliver the expected outcomes

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The project
Ensure project proposal clearly addresses the problem & needs analysis
Use most appropriate methodology (processes/ approaches/ tools and resources)
Ensure new/up-dated subjects/procedures/courses to be introduced are relevant to the project objective(s)
Clearly indicate content of any new/up-dated subjects/procedures & duration/structure

6. Tempus Logical framework
Ensure that the LFM is consistent with the previous sections & adequately completed
Check the logic of the project demonstrated in the LFM
Include indicators of progress realistic &
relevant to the project objectives and outcomes
Remember to identify & address main assumptions & risks

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Workplan
Demonstrate that sufficient time has been allocated to implementation & preparation
Consider carefully the scheduling & location of activities
Ensure the most logical and cost-efficient planning

8. Tempus Outcomes & Activities Define each outcome clearly
Ensure a logical progression of outcomes from one project year to next
Indicate & address assumptions & risks
Propose suitable activities to achieve each individual outcome
Remember that you may re-group reoccurring activities
Distribute tasks among consortium members/experts for each activity clearly & appropriately

9. Outcomes & Activities ctd.
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Outcomes & Activities ctd.
Indicate and quantify all appropriate target groups
Ensure inputs requested directly relate to activities & are cost-efficient
Identify, budget & justify relevant equipment
Plan appropriate number of individuals, direction and duration of each mobility flow in relation to each activity

10. Dissemination & Sustainability
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Dissemination & Sustainability
Consider relevant dissemination & sustainability strategies
Think about internal dissemination within PC Institutions & external dissemination activities to others who could benefit
Identify suitable tools
Consult stakeholders to ensure sustainability
Consider and describe what will happen after the end of the project

11. Quality Control & Monitoring
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Quality Control & Monitoring
Choose an appropriate quality control strategy (peer reviews, accreditation, surveys)
Plan for regular monitoring measures (quantitative approaches: overall quotas and deadlines for tangible and intangible outputs)
Clearly select indicators of progress & tools for assessment appropriate to the activities?

12. Management of the Project
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Management of the Project
Allocate roles & clear division of responsibilities to each consortium member
Integrate the PC consortium members into decision-making and implementation structure
Ensure fair decision-making processes &
effective communication