Open call for proposals � GP/RPA/ReferNet-FPA/001/12: ReferNet � Cedefop�s European Network for Vocational Education and Training (VET) [Ireland and Spain only]

With the objective of establishing a European network for VET (ReferNet), this call aims at selecting one applicant from Ireland and Spain, with which Cedefop will conclude a four-year framework partnership agreement and at concluding with each successful applicant a specific grant agreement for an eight-month work plan to be carried out in 2012.

Refernet is Cedefop’s European network for VET. The mission devoted to ReferNet is to support Cedefop by reporting on national VET systems and policy developments and by raising the visibility of VET and Cedefop’s products. It comprises 29 members known as ReferNet national partners from EU Member States, Iceland and Norway. ReferNet national partners are key institutions involved in VET in the country they represent.

The EU grant is a financial contribution to the beneficiary’s costs; it will not exceed 70% of eligible costs.

To be eligible, applicants should meet the following requirements: be a public or private organisation, with a legal status and legal personality (individuals are not eligible), and be established in Ireland or Spain.

The deadline for applications is 16 April 2012.

Reference: 2012/C 71/06

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