Project management

EGS supports the efficient management of international research projects. Multi-partner projects require ongoing coordination and professional management is often a preferred option for ensuring that projects stay on track. Funding agencies require periodic reports on activities and financial aspects.

EGS provides project management services as a separate activity from proposal development. Project management is normally directly funded by the EU, with EGS as a partner in your project, supporting the project coordinator. The project manager will assist with monitoring of project progress, organisation and minuting of meetings, and drafting of reports for the funding agency.

Regular contact is maintained with all partners. In addition to telephone and email, which are still useful modes of communication, EGS is encouraging the set up of project intranets for exchange of data, archiving of documents, and provision of on-line discussion forums. Also webconferencing is being investigated as an alternative to face-to-face meetings, to save the cost of international travel and associated environmental impacts.

EGS can also provide substantial support for project publicity and dissemination of results, and has previously been involved in design of websites and project publicity materials, organisation of conferences and press releases, and preparation of project reports for the general public.