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Continuously updated e-learning tool helps you to understand the EU's 7'th Framework Programme, which is the collection of actions at EU level to fund and promote research and technological development. Funding is also available for collaboration, networking, conferences, workshops, fellowships and surveys.

E-learning tool is a set of chapters about key topics of FP7 most relevant for young African scientists:

Chapter 1: Introduction to FP7
Chapter 2: The specific programme "Cooperation"
Chapter 3: The specific programme "Ideas"
Chapter 4: The specific programme "People"
Chapter 5: The specific programme "Capacities"
Chapter 6: Creation of the Work Programme
Chapter 7: Financial Issues
Chapter 8: Legal Issues
Chapter 9: Where to find the relevant information?
Chapter 10: From Idea to Project

Each chapter includes:

• OVERVIEW about the topic
• LECTURES from CPN-Africa’s project training sessions
• DOCUMENTS about FP7
• LINKS for additional information about FP7
• GLOSSARY- to explain the terms
• FAQ – frequently asked questions

Besides you can receive personal support on EU funding schemes from Regional Contact Points (RCP) or Local Contact Points (LCP) for free.