Training for Nigerian NCPs

Published on: 05/12/2024

This is the first training course organized in the framework of the TA project SIEA-2018-21317 by the ICON - Europe ltd consortium in collaboration with the Nigerian TETFUND (Tertiary Education Trust Fund) and COGNITY Advisory. Next course will be delivered in January 17th (Friday).
The training aims to strengthen Nigeria's NCP system to improve participation in Horizon Europe. Key topics include Nigeria’s performance navigation on dedicated platforms and success stories in HE. The session presents steps to expand Nigeria's role in HE through collaboration and effective NCP practices.

See the main points of the programme below.

Day 1 - 09th December 2024

What did you learn from previous training courses?

Nigeria performances in HE: a strong rationale to support the NCPs system
Nigeria Heroes: Success Stories in HE
"Efficacy, tolerability and safety of new or repurposed drugs against Lassa fever in West Africa (video)
Nigeria Heroes: A Global View
Re-focus your role as NCP
NCP organisation in Nigeria compared with other EU and African countries
Testimonials and Good Practices of EU and African NCPs
Critical features of Nigerian participation to HE and expansion strategy
Testimonial from global networks: HENCP

Day 2 - 10th December 2024

Findings from the interview and related actions
The winning strategy to increase the number of Nigeria proposals in HE
Nigeria Heroes: Success Stories in HE
How the HE global system support NCPs
How NCPs could support prospective applicants
How to plan NCP future activities
Conclusion