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Written by Balkan Fund    Monday, 20 July 2009 12:34    PDF Print E-mail
New Think and Link Call for Applications, 2009/2010 Application Deadline, September 20, 2009
Envisioning Europe



The European Fund for the Balkans (EFB) launches a new call for applications within its “THINK AND LINK” - Regional Policy Programme. The programme seeks to foster inclusive and evidence-based policy making in the Western Balkans by initiating research projects embedded in a regional capacity building and networking programme cycle. The programme is addressed to: emerging think-tanks, policy oriented NGOs, independent policy institutes and policy relevant research groups.

Applicants must apply for participation in the programme cycle (capacity building and networking seminars, mentoring) and submit a research project proposal on a topic relevant from the perspective of the Copenhagen criteria.

The EU membership criteria require that the candidate country must have achieved:
  • stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities;
  • the existence of a functioning market economy as well as the capacity to cope with competitive pressure and market forces within the Union;
  • the ability to take on the obligations of membership including adherence to the aims of political, economic & monetary union.


This process of transformation can take place in the areas which are identified as research topics of the Programme and correspond to the acquis communautaire.

EXPECTED PROGRAMME OUTPUTS:

  • policy papers based on sound research;
  • public debate triggered by innovative, effective and efficient outreach activities;
  • capacity building and training component;
  • new co-operation and communication channels within the regional think-tank scene

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must complete the following form in English only:

1. Application form

  1. description of the applicant organisation
  2. description of the research project
  3. dissemination strategy
  4. motivation for participation in the capacity building and networking programme cycle
  5. project budget form

To apply, please send your completed application to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Subject line should include: the word „APPLICATION09“. Applications will be accepted via email only. Applications which are not sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it will not be considered.

Call for Applications Programme Description Application form

DownloadProgramme Description

DownloadThink and Link Call for Applications 2009

DownloadApplication form EFB Think and Link 2009.doc

DownloadApplication form EFB Think and Link 2009.pdf

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY DATES

Application deadline: September 20, 2009.

Final decisions communicated to applicants: by October 15, 2009.

Think and Link Programme duration: November 2009 – October 2010

Capacity building seminar (I seminar): November, 2009.

Research period: December 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010.

Final papers to be submitted by: August 1, 2010.

Final seminar (II Seminar): September 2010.


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Last Updated ( Thursday, 27 August 2009 11:58 )
 

The political elite in Western Balkans countries should clearly comprehend what member-state building means in practice. Parties – journalists, civil society representatives, academics, interest groups – that shape policy debates have a responsibility to constructively contribute to meeting these challenges.   

A broad and shared understanding of the Europeanisation process is paramount for overcoming competing and conflicting agendas which frequently generate difficulties in building and sustaining reform coalitions. Therefore, countries of this region should develop strategies, plans and priorities which are followed up by genuine domestic debates, and exercise ownership for achieving sustainable institution building and actual transformation.
Ownership of the European integration process cannot be gained by the countries and societies of the Western Balkans without a clear vision or realistic and result oriented understanding of the challenges, costs and opportunities of genuine EU member state building. It also requires the integrated efforts of all layers of society to adopt European values.

The Fund will provide support through programmes focused on individual and collaborative research and policy development projects as well as media outreach initiatives, with a view to:

  • Supporting inclusive and evidence-based research and policy-making;
  • Strengthening the think tank capacity in the Balkans or in the EU regarding Balkan issues;
  • Bringing EU integration into public perception;
  • Linking emerging policy institutes from the Balkans with EU-based think tanks;
  • Stimulating regional exchanges and transfer of know-how within the wider region.

 

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