It’s that time of year when researchers are busy preparing grant applications. If you want to build an effective consortium, then it is really important to have at least one face-to-face meeting when writing your research proposal. Face-to-face meetings are still the most effective way to engage with your potential partners and build a credible collaboration. Our Consortium Meeting Agenda template might be useful in planning your first consortium meeting. It indicates the important issues to address and discuss, in order to agree the project concept and approach, conduct a gap analysis with respect to the funding Call, and assign responsibilities in preparing a competitive grant application.
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Arrive on time at meeting location
Open Meeting and Round table Introductions Analysis of Call Text Brief Discussion of Call Text Presentation of Project Concept Discussion of Project Concept and Work Plan Lunch Agree Project Work Plan and Objectives Gaps in Knowledge & Gaps in Consortium Strategic decisions: Roles of ‘Confirmed’ and ‘Potential’ partners Work Package Leaders Outline of Part Band Assign leadership of writing Tea/Coffee Break Budgets and Administration Action Plan Close of Meeting |
To download a PDF version of our sample agenda for your first consortium meeting click here.
