EUROPEAN FUND FOR BALKANS/CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – “THINK AND LINK” – REGIONAL POLICY PROGRAMME

Background

The programme seeks to foster inclusive and evidence-based policy making in the Western Balkans by initiating research projects which are relevant from the perspective of the Copenhagen criteria, embedded in a regional capacity building and networking programme cycle.
The programme is addressed to:
   - emerging think-tanks
   - policy oriented NGOs
   - independent policy institutes
   - policy relevant research groups

Eligibility

   - Applications are welcomed from emerging think-tanks, policy oriented NGOs, independent policy institutes and policy relevant research
     groups from the Western Balkans that have a project portfolio focusing upon political, economical and social issues and interest in the
     process of EU integration
   - The applicants should be interested in capacity building and networking activities as integral parts of this programme
   - The policy programme includes project grants. It will not offer core funding
   - Applications must be submitted by institutions/organisation or by research groups (groups of individual researchers) affiliated with an
     organisation/institution with legal status.
      
Funding

The European Fund for the Balkans gives grants up to a maximum of 15,000 Euros to be used for research costs, project related travel and dissemination activities.
Apart from the project grant, the European Fund for the Balkans supports successful applicants by covering participation, travel, accommodation and boarding costs related to the capacity building and networking programme activities.


Deadline: 20 February 2013

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