Finance staff from AMANET, CSRS, CNRFP, IHI, KEMRI, REACH, IVCC, LSTM and STPH at a training course in FP7 financing and project reporting, Liverpool, UK 9-12 May 2011

Administration and financial management is a vital but often overlooked aspect of successful research projects. AvecNet recognises the importance of excellent collaboration to build capacity in this critical aspect of research implementation. We therefore invited AvecNet partners to select relevant finance and administrative staff to attend a tailor made training course at LSTM. The training was aimed at partners who have never received FP7 European Commission funding before.

The course covered the FP7 financing mechanism, reporting requirements and using the EU participant’s web portal. The course was delivered in English but we were supported by two students who worked with Francophone colleagues to translate the information. It provided an excellent opportunity to share experiences and get to know each other. We are already reaping the benefits of this opportunity through excellent inter personal relationships and a high standard of internal reporting.