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RAY Thematic Seminar ‘How to use research data for programme implementation’
Seminar
11-13 June 2025 | Bratislava, Slovak Republic
CONTEXT
Since 2008, the RAY Network – a self-governed European youth research network of National Agencies of the European youth programmes and their research partners – has been conducting regular monitoring and evaluation of both European youth programmes (Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps), as well as implementing thematic research projects on different topics and programme priorities (www.researchyouth.net/projects/).
The amount and diversity of youth research on national and transnational levels has increased within the European youth programmes in the last years. Different stakeholders, including National Agencies have conducted research in different contexts as well as encouraged beneficiaries of the European youth programmes to draw on, and undertake, research more consistently. As a result, more and more projects have begun to integrate research as a component in their projects.
The latest RAY monitoring surveys were conducted in 2023 (www.researchyouth.net/news/ray-mon-research-report-2024/) and with fresh findings and new evidence-based data the next steps start: utilizing findings and data for practical and strategic purposes. This does not only apply to research done by RAY but also other evidence-based youth research in Europe.
The RAY Thematic Seminar seeks to support National Agencies as well as beneficiaries within the European youth field in walking the next steps.
AIMS
The main aim of the seminar is to explore and discuss how data and evidence-based research findings within the European youth programmes can be used for programme implementation purposes, including practical and strategic approaches.
PARTICIPANTS
The RAY Thematic Seminar seeks to involve 45 participants, including:
Staff members from National Agencies responsible for the European youth programmes (Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps), specifically colleagues working with monitoring, impact and research topics; programme officers for all actions; colleagues working with the strategic planning and organisation of trainings and events; colleagues responsible for long-term activities; as well as staff members advising beneficiaries.
Beneficiaries implementing projects and activities within the European youth programmes (Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps), including project managers, youth workers, youth leaders, trainers and facilitators.
The seminar aims to involve three participants per country, this could include two beneficiaries and one National Agency colleague. The final number of selected participants per country depends on the overall number of applications in general and by country.
PRACTICALITIES
The RAY Thematic Seminar takes place from 11-13 June 2025. The seminar will last 2 ½ days, starting in the afternoon on 11 June and ending in the evening on 13 June. The timing should allow most participants to arrive on 11 June in the morning and depart on 14 June in the morning.
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Apply now! Application deadline (24h UTC): 17 March 2025 Date of selection: 7 April 2025Training overview
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/13157
This Seminar is
for 45 participants
from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries 
and recommended for
Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Youth policy makers, Staff members from NAs; Beneficaries
Accessibility info:
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.
Working language(s):
English
RAY Network Coordination (at Finnish NA) & Slovakian NA (host) (Others)
The RAY Thematic Seminar is co-hosted by the National Agencies of the European Youth Programmes from Slovakia (host) and Bulgaria, Cyprus, Finland and Romania (Co-hosts). The RAY Network Coordination (at the Finnish National Agency) leads and coordinates the preparation process and the implementation of the seminar in cooperation with the RAY transnational research team.
The RAY Network - Research-based Analysis of European Youth Programmes - is an open and self-governed European research network. Currently, 36 National Agencies of the European youth programmes and their research partners are involved. The RAY Network is coordinated by the RAY Network Coordination (hosted by the Finnish National Agency for Education) and the RAY Transnational Research Team (at Youth Policy Labs).
Co-organiser(s):
- Bulgarian NA (National Agency)
- Romanian NA (National Agency)
- NA Cyprus (National Agency)
Contact for questions:
Susanne Karppinen, Carmen Teubl-Kiviniemi
E-Mail:
Phone: +358503015165
Costs
Participation fee
This seminar is co-financed by the National Agencies of the European youth programmes from Slovakia (host) and Finland (co-host).
There is no participation fee on behalf of the organisers. Please contact your respective NA or SALTO if a participation fee applies.
Accommodation and food
This seminar is co-financed by the National Agencies of the European youth programmes from Slovakia (host) and Finland (co-host). They will organise board and lodging and cover related costs for participants, except for National Agency staff (board and lodging need to be covered by NA).
Travel reimbursement
Please contact your NA or SALTO in order to know whether they would support your travel costs. If yes, after being selected, get in touch with your NA or SALTO again to learn more about the overall procedure to arrange the booking of your travel tickets and the reimbursement of your travel expenses.