Framework 7 EU Funding
A straight forward approach to Collaboration
Edward Townsend Consulting Ltd is dedicated to cutting through the mystique that exists around FP7 by giving applicants targeted information delivered in a simple straight forward way. We have actually won millions of Euros of funding and managed projects in FP6 and FP7.
FP7 is the short name for the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development. This is the European Commission's main instrument for collaborative funding research in Europe and it will run from 2007-2013 with an overall budget of over €50 Billion. €32 Billion will be allocated to part fund consortia to deliver advanced research.
The programme is about furthering your business and research agenda, and we at ETC do not believe you should have to pay for information and services you can get for free.
Links to key documents and useful web pages are listed on this page, and further extensive advice is available in the free articles published in our Resources section.
Clear advice and mentoring while writing your proposal
Use our tool set consisting of annotated proposal templates and resource calculation spreadsheets. We will also mediate at your consortium meetings and help you make the right contacts within the Commission.
Assistance with finding partners
We have an extensive network built from years of working with the EU Commission and researchers throughout Europe. We can also guide you to other partner find agencies.
Assistance in working with the EU Commission
Previewing your proposal with the Commission is absolutely essential and we can advise on how to get the most from the interaction
Project Management
Experienced professional project management that will not only manage the schedule of deliverables but your interaction with partners and the Commission.
Project Administration
This is the element that most lead partners worry about most. Assembling the reports; administering your web page, and project identity. Arranging project reviews and generally making the project run a smoothly as possible, leaving you to get on with the actual research.