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CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Scientific Project Management – From Idea to Funded EU Project by LMU

Date: Jun 26, 2025 — Jul 05, 2025

Event type: Hybrid

Status: Closed for application

COLOURS Summer School

Le Mans, France, 26 June – 5 July 2025

Host University: Le Mans University, France

GENERAL INFORMATION

Designed to bridge academic knowledge with real-world applications, this program offers participants the unique opportunity to collaborate with peers from various disciplines and countries, enhancing both their academic experience and professional skills. This dynamic program combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for managing scientific projects, particularly within European funding frameworks.

Participants will benefit from expert-led workshops, interactive sessions, and practical exercises specifically crafted to address key aspects of scientific project management, including project planning, risk assessment, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication strategies.

Additionally, the program leverages the rich heritage and innovative environment of Le Mans, providing exclusive access to events and experts associated with the renowned Le Mans Classic car show.

The main coordinator of the program is Prof. Florent Calvayrac, Head of the Sciences and Techniques Department at Le Mans University and an expert in project management. The program will include lectures from professors and researchers from the University of Osijek (UNIOS) and Ferrara (UNIFE).

Target Groups: Undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students (all ISCED subject areas)

Language: English (B1-B2 CEFR level proficiency required)

ECTS credits: 3

Learning Outcomes:

  • Master essential project management tools (Gantt, PERT, Agile)
  • Draft comprehensive risk and impact matrices
  • Develop compliant budgets for Horizon Europe funding
  • Craft effective proposals and deliver impactful pitches

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

If you are interested in participating, please contact your local COLOURS Office as soon as possible.
The final deadline for student nominations is 26 May 2025.

 

For participation, please register here

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Categories: Summer School

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Event organizers

University of Ferrara (UNIFE)

Ludovico Ariosto 35, 44121 Ferrara, Italy

Josip Juraj Strossmayer University Osijek (UNIOS)

Trg Svetog Trojstva 3, 31000 Osijek, Croatia

Le Mans University (LMU)

Avenue Olivier Messiaen 72085 Le Mans cedex 9, France