Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The program "Ansˆkningsekonomi - introduktionskurs fˆr projektekonomer" is designed for individuals who are new to the administrative role of project economist. The program focuses on external financing with an emphasis on SLU's common routines and tools in the process of applying for external grants.

Target Audience

The primary target audience for this program is new project economists who have not previously participated in the course. Project economists who have participated before but wish to refresh their knowledge in the course modules are also welcome.

Learning Objectives

The program aims to provide participants with knowledge of SLU's common routines and tools in the application process for external grants, including the application of these routines and tools.

Course Content

The program covers the content included in the external financing support overview. The most comprehensive module is the review, including exercise examples, of SLU's project calculation.

Course Duration and Format

The program consists of approximately five hours and is offered twice a year, once in May and once in October. Both sessions are conducted via Zoom.

Course Leadership

The course is led by Frank Sterner.

Organizational Units

The program is part of the broader organizational structure of SLU, which includes faculties, the library, central units, and collaborative projects.

Support Functions

SLU provides various support functions for project economists, including help with applications and project implementation, as well as training and development opportunities.

External Financing

The program is related to SLU's efforts in external financing, which includes finding and applying for external funding opportunities to support research and projects.

Subsections of External Financing

• Svenska finansi‰rer: This section lists Swedish financing agencies that provide funding for research and projects.
• EU-finansi‰rer: This section provides information on EU financing agencies and programs.
• Internationella finansi‰rer: This section covers international financing agencies and opportunities.

Conclusion

The "Ansˆkningsekonomi - introduktionskurs fˆr projektekonomer" program is a valuable resource for project economists at SLU, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the process of applying for external grants and managing projects effectively.