ERCEA Information Session for Principal Investigators Rome

6 November 2019
10.30 - 18.45
Università di Roma LUMSA (Libera Università degli Studi Maria Ss. Assunta di Roma)
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This conference aims to provide a platform for dialogue and exchange of best practices between ERC grantees (PIs) and the staff of the European Research Council regarding all stages of grant implementation (legal, scientific, financial, communication, open access) and to introduce the latest project management developments concerning the activity of the Agency and of the Framework Programme.

The gathering of grantees from different universities and research institutions will also present a great opportunity for them to discuss about their project's achievements and to share experiences about the management of their teams.

ERC professionals will present the H2020 grant implementing rules. They will provide first-hand advice on all concrete aspects of grant management (legal, financial and scientific), while the Principal Investigators will have the opportunity to take up concrete situations arising from their daily grant implementation and discuss the correct application of rules.

Agenda

09:30    Registration and networking breakfast

Morning session: Chairing – Ms Anisoara Ulweluse-Pirvan, ERCEA

10:00    Welcome and introduction

Mr Marco Falzetti, Director, APRE
Prof Gennaro Iasevoli, Vice Rector for Research and Internationalization, LUMSA
Ms Anisoara Ulceluse-Pirvan, Head of Unit, Grant Management Department, ERCEA

10:30    The ERC Grant and the specific role of the Principal Investigator in the ERC grants

  • The role of the PI in an ERC grant. PI and HI rights and obligations under an ERC funded action.
  • Questions and answers session

Ms. Veronica Williams – Head of Sector, Grant Management Department, ERCEA

11:15    Coffee break

11:30 Implementation of ERC grants. Amendments

  • Legal and contractual aspects: Amendments process for H2020 grants (e.g. Change of Host Institution, extension, etc.)
  • Questions and answers session

Mr. Andrea Romano, Head of Sector, Grant Management Department, ERCEA

12:15  Implementation of ERC grants. Payments and financial management

  • Financial reporting and monitoring, eligible costs, time sheets, equipment, procurement, project closure, etc.
  • Questions and answers session

Ms. Vania Asderis, Financial Adviser, Grant Management Department, ERCEA

13:00 Lunch

Afternoon session: Chairing – Ms Anisoara ULCELUSE-PIRVAN, ERCEA

14:00    Scientific management of ERC grants

  • Scientific reporting and monitoring; Open Access in ERC grants; Data Management Plan
  • Questions and answers session

Mr. David Kurz – Project Adviser, Scientific Department, ERCEA

14:45    Ethics monitoring issues

Ms. Filipa Ferraz De Oliveira– Head of Sector, Scientific Management Department, ERCE

15:30    Coffee break

15:45 Communicating your ERC research

  • This session will provide you with an overview of ERC's communication tools and channels as well as tips and ideas on how you can engage with the public and the media.
  • Questions and answers session

Ms. Beatrice Thiry - Communications Officer, Communication Unit, ERCEA

16:30  Wrap-up and end of the workshop

Grant Management Department, ERCEA

Ms. Vania Asderis, Financial Adviser, Grant Management Department, ERCEA