This course aims to give detailed information on EU-supported funds and programmes in the form of grants, loans or tenders including structural funds, Union programmes and pre-accession instrument for candidate countries. Science diplomacy is covered to comprehend the relationships between EU, candidate and other countries. Influence of recent developments in technological, economical, social and political advances on EU funding schemes are reviewed. Types of EU funds along with EU-Turkey fiscal cooperations are discussed to provide an overall perspective on this issue. Topics such as project management, risk management, writing proposals, project milestones, deliverables and work packages are addressed. Focus will be on the selection criteria for EU projects as well to explain how to succeed in project applications.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to;
Gain an overall perspective about context, aims and political and historical background of various EU financing schemes and funding programmes.
Discuss the political, social and environmental impacts of EU funding and grants in different contexts such as member, candidate and other countries.
Interpret the influence of recent global developments on the future of EU funding trends.
Understand the details associated with EU and Turkey fiscal cooperations and programmes.
Use EU databases and internet facilities effectively to search for calls and tenders on various EU financing schemes and find out the requirements and principles concerning grants and funding programmes.
Develop proficiencies to comprehend key tasks such as project risk management, preparing proposals for EU funded programmes, projects milestones and work packages.
Analyze the features of TUBITAK funded projects and similarities/differences between EU and TUBITAK supported programmes.
Face to Face
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I also strongly recommend that you keep a close eye on contemporary affairs by reading think tank on EU Policies such as the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) and European Policy Centre (EPC) and watching Euro-News International for active participation in class discussions is essential.
Requires consent of instructor for non-departmental students
Students are assumed to be able to use online learning system of Bilgi University and have sufficient language skills to understand required resources. Plagiarism is prohibited in any course assessment method.
Course Content
Introduction to the EU funds and projects
Science diplomacy: Collaborations and Partnerships
Management of EU funding
EU Regional Policy and European Neighbourhood Policy
EU and Turkey Fiscal Cooperation: IPA (Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance)
EU and Turkey Fiscal Cooperation: European Union Framework Programmes, Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe
No Midterm
EU and Turkey Fiscal Cooperation: Erasmus+, Invest EU, Signal Market Programme, etc.
Influence of recent global developments on EU's funds
Creating proposals, application process and selection criteria for EU funded projects
Features of EU projects; milestones, work packages (WPs), deliverables
1. Having basic knowledge of the functioning and policy making process of the EU.
2. Having basic abilities to apply different research methods while conducting research on issues related to social science in general and to EU studies in particular.
3. Being able to identify issues/problems in the field of EU studies and offer alternative solutions.
4. Using an interdisciplinary perspective during interpretation and analysis.
5. Possessing basic knowledge regarding historical development and current situation of the EU.
6. Having basic knowledge of the EU- Turkey relations and develop competence to make an analysis on this issue.
7. Blending the social responsibility awareness acquired by the interdisciplinary education in the field of the European Union with expertise knowledge.
Any test, assignment, paper, or report submitted by you and that has your name on it is presumed to be your own original work that has not previously been submitted for credit in another course or has not been written partially or completely by another person. In all of your assignments, you may use words or ideas written by other individuals in publications, web sites, or other sources, but only with proper attribution as explained in your course. If you are not clear about the expectations for completing an assignment or taking a test or examination, be sure to seek clarification from your instructor. Finally, you should keep in mind that as a member of the campus community, you are expected to demonstrate integrity in all of your academic endeavors and will be evaluated on your own merits.. The consequences of cheating and academic dishonesty is a formal discipline punishment as regulated by the Turkish Higher Educational Council.
Educational Support for Disabled Students
If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and Bilgi Accessible Education Unit as early as possible in the term. Bilgi Accessible Education Unit will verify your disability and determine reasonable accommodations for this course. For more information, visit http://step.bilgi.edu.tr/en/ogrenci-destek-merkezi/bilgi-accessible-education-unit/
