To Europe and Beyond

NI-CO,the overseas marketing arm of the Northern Ireland public service, has recently launched a new grant scheme which aims to promote Northern Ireland‘s role in international development and encourage shared learning between Northern Ireland and the developing world.

NI-CO will consider any research or study programme which facilitates knowledge transfer and learning between Northern Ireland and the following regions:

• Eastern Europe and Central Asia
• Middle East
• South and Eastern Asia and Pacific
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• British dependent territories

To qualify applicants must :

• Be over 18 and in full time employment in Northern Ireland
• Currently working within the public or voluntary sector
• Have the full support of their Head of Department.

No applications will be considered from current NI-CO employees, NI-CO Board Members or members of NI-CO Advisory groups.

Applications will be judged on the following criteria :

• The proposed contribution of the project to international development priorities
• The benefits to Northern Ireland
• The sustainability of the project

How To Apply?

Those wishing to apply for the programme in 2007 must complete the standard application form available from the NI-CO website or by contacting:Melanie Maxwell, NI-CO Marketing Director, 25-27 Franklin Street, Belfast, BT2 8DS

All entries must be received by Friday 23^rd February 2007.

Tel : 028 9034 7750

www.nico.org.uk