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Open Staff Week - EU Projects in Higher Education

Promotional banner for Open Staff Week 2026, held 02–06 February. The left side features large blue text on a pale green background. In the center, an illustration shows three people collaborating around a desk with charts, gears, and a lightbulb symbolizing ideas and teamwork. On the right, event theme: EU Projects in Higher Education: Funding Opportunities and Management, hosted by Polytechnic University of Leiria, Portugal.

EU Projects in Higher Education – Funding Opportunities and Management

Hosting Higher Education Institution:

Polytechnic University of Leiria

Application Form

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Institution website:

https://www.ipleiria.pt/

Country:

Portugal

Language:

English

Dates:

Monday, 2 February, 2026 to Friday, 6 February, 2026

Registration fee:

80€

Fee reductions/waivers:

50€ until 20 of December

Maximum number of participants:

37

Deadline for applying:

Thursday, 15 January, 2026

Accommodation:

Accommodation not provided ( we will help to accommodate you upon your particular requests

Contact person details:

ana.boaventura@ipleiria.pt

This Open Staff Week course is designed specifically for university staff involved in planning, managing, and developing EU-funded projects.

It provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to Project Cycle Management (PCM), along with essential tools and techniques to ensure the successful implementation and oversight of EU projects.

Whether you are engaged in the technical or financial aspects of project management or play a role in strategic planning and business development within your institution, this course will give you the knowledge and skills to manage EU-funded projects with confidence and precision.

Particularly beneficial for university administrators, project officers, and financial managers, the course also helps those responsible for allocating resources to understand the financial complexities and risks associated with EU projects.

You will learn how to identify potential risks and apply effective mitigation strategies at different stages of the project cycle.

Through interactive sessions and hands-on exercises, participants will develop practical skills in setting up monitoring and evaluation tools, which are crucial for ensuring accountability, transparency, and project success.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Develop in-depth knowledge of EU project reporting processes

Understand the requirements for visibility, communication, and dissemination of project results

Prepare for EU audits and understand related obligations

Learn the importance of ongoing project monitoring and self-evaluation

Design and apply practical evaluation tools tailored to university project needs

Identify financial risks and implement effective mitigation strategies