BESTPRAC Training School

Understanding the Grant/Consortium Agreement

legal for non-legals
October 22-24, 2014 | Warsaw, Poland

Contents

PRACTICAL GUIDE

Contents:

ARRIVING IN WARSAW..................................................................................................................................... 2
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TICKETS ........................................................................................................................... 4

POLAND & WARSAW MUST-KNOW.................................................................................................................. 4

SIGHTSEEING RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................................ 5
RESTAURANTS .................................................................................................................................................. 6

THE ORGANISERS ............................................................................................................................................. 8
CONTACTS ............................................................................................................................................. 10






Host Institution:

UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW

WWW.UW.EDU.PL

ARRIVING IN WARSAW

FULL ADDRESS OF THE VENUE:
University of Warsaw (Main Campus), ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 26/28; 00-927 Warsaw, POLAND
The main meeting room is room No. 308 and is located at the old building of the University Library
BUW, on the 3rd floor; BUW is marked as No. 10 on the interactive campus map:
http://www.uw.edu.pl/strony/map1/zoom1.html

HOW TO REACH THE VENUE FROM THE WARSAW CHOPIN AIRPORT
(Airport website: http://www.lotnisko-chopina.pl/en/passenger):
By bus: Take the direct line No. 175. (bus stop LOTNISKO CHOPINA is located on the ground floor level,
right in front of the entrance door to the hall of departures, direction -> Pl. Pilsudskiego. The bus stop
next to the University of Warsaw main gate is called UNIWERSYTET, the journey takes approx. 40
minutes.
By taxi, there is a RADIO-TAXI stand in front of the Chopin Airport, ground floor level, right in front of the
entrance door to the hall of departures. 2

HOW TO GET TO THE VENUE FROM THE WARSAW CENTRAL STATION:
By bus: Take the direct line No. 175 or 128. The bus stop to get in is called DWORZEC CENTRALNY and
is located right in front of the Warsaw Marriott Hotel, just opposite the Central Railway Station, direction
-> Pl. Pilsudskiego, the bus stop to get off is located next to the University of Warsaw main gate and is
called UNIWERSYTET. The journey takes approx. 20 minutes.
By taxi, there is a RADIO-TAXI stand in front of the Central Station (Elle Taxi).1

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Please do not take any simple private taxi which does not belong any radio-taxi corporation (it doesnt have any
phone number on the door and there is no information on the fare for 1 km on the door window, it has only a sign
taxi on the roof (without a telephone number or taxi corporation name) or Przewoz osob on the door). You can
have a look on the list of taxi corporations with fares per km and the tel. numbers at http://grupy.3mam.net/taxi/.

HOW TO REACH THE VENUE FROM THE WARSAW MAIN COUCH STATION DWORZEC ZACHODNI:

By bus taking the following lines (direction is given in the brackets): No. 127 (direction Brodno-
Podgrodzie), 130 (Wilanow), 158 (Witolin), 517 (fast line, Targwek), N35 (night bus, Dw. Centralny) to
get off at the bus stop DWORZEC CENTRALNY, on the same bus stop please change to the bus line 175
(in front of the Marriott Hotel, just opposite the Central Railway Station, direction -> Pl. Pilsudskiego,
bus stop to get off at the University of Warsaw main gate is called UNIWERSYTET (fifth bus stop), the
journey takes approx. 30 min.
By taxi, there is a RADIO-TAXI stand in front of the Warsaw Main Coach Station (PKS) Dworzec
Zachodni.2

HOTEL

Hotel Campanile Varsovie / Warszawa** (price per night ab. 80 it may vary + - 5
depending on the exchange rate EUR/PLN).

Special rates (per room per night) are valid for the reservations
made until 7th October 2014 only.

Address: ul. Towarowa 2, Warsaw, Poland
Information: Tel: +48 22 582 72 00
Booking via booking form provided by the hotel (please see Attachment)
Contact: Tel: +44 207 519 50 45 Fax: +48 22 582 72 01

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Please do not take any simple private taxi which does not belong any radio-taxi corporation (it doesnt have any
phone number on the door and there is no information on the fare for 1 km on the door window, it has only a sign
taxi on the roof (without a telephone number or taxi corporation name) or Przewoz osob on the door). You can
have a look on the list of taxi corporations with fares per km and the tel. numbers at http://grupy.3mam.net/taxi/.

Email: reservation.warsaw@campanile.com
http://www.campanile.com/en/hotels/campanile-varsovie-warszawa

The Research Services Office has made a preliminary group reservation to be retained by 7 October
2014.

The hotel is well-connected with the University (bus lines 175 and 128 go from PLAC ZAWISZY
(also name of the bus/tram stop) to the University main gate (bus stop UNIWERSYTET), Central
Railway Station and the Warsaw Chopin Airport (bus line 175).

PUBLIC TRANSPORT TICKETS

Tickets can be purchased at the newsagent (kiosk), at the ticket vending
machines (in subway passages, at some bus/tram stops or in the busses
such as bus No. 175) or from the bus driver (with an extra fee of 0.80 PLN
or more) http://www.ztm.waw.pl/?c=177&l=2.

Please refer for details to the official webpage of the Public Transport
Authority of Warsaw concerning:

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Timetables (by line, by stop etc.): http://www.ztm.waw.pl/rozklad_nowy.php?c=183&l=2

Route planner: http://wyszukiwarka.ztm.waw.pl/bin/query.exe/en or
http://warszawa.jakdojade.pl/?locale=en
Tickets and charges: http://www.ztm.waw.pl/index.php?c=110.&l=2
Rules on buying tickets in the vehicle from the vehicle driver or using the
ticket machine: http://www.ztm.waw.pl/index.php?c=181&l=2
And more: http://www.ztm.waw.pl/?l=2

POLAND & WARSAW MUST-KNOW

Weather
Average October temperature in Warsaw is 8.2 C and average precipitation is 35mm. Days become
cooler in Warsaw in October, and nights can be chilly (0-4C).
Time Zone
Central European Time (GMT + 01:00).
Currency
The official Polish currency is Polish Zoty (PLN), abbreviated to z and pronounced zwo-ti. It is divided
into 100 groszy, which are abbreviated to gr. 1 EUR = 4,20 PLN


Telephone
Warsaw Dial Code: +48 22
Warsaw Area Code: 22
Emergency phone numbers
General emergency number: 112
Ambulance: 999
Fire Brigade: 998
Police: 997

Poland Phone Code: 48

Using mobile phones: remember to dial the
local code before the number, for example: 22 -
5524200.

SIGHTSEEING RECOMMENDATIONS

Old Town

This small quarter holds a lion's share of Warsaw's historical
monuments. Walking the streets of the Old Town and New
Town allows you to rest from the bustle of central city life.

azienki Krlewskie Park-Palace Complex

The park and palace complex at azienki is one of the most
beautiful of this type in Europe. Established in the 17th century,
the landscape gardens feature many interesting architectural
monuments, the most important of which include the Palace on
the Island built for King Stanislaw August Poniatowski Polands
last monarch. It served as his summer residence and was
famous for the Thursday dinners during which the king dined
with his guests and discussed literature, art and politics.

Wilanw Park-Palace Complex

The summer residence of King Jan III Sobieski and then
Augustus II as well as subsequent aristocratic families. It is an
excellent representation of European Baroque at its height. The
palace is surrounded by a grandiose, two level Baroque Italian
garden and a romantic park in English style. Wilanw is the
venue of important cultural events and concerts. The former
stables house the Poster Museum.

Palace of Culture and Science

Completed in 1955 as a gift from the Soviet people, the
building is the embodiment of Socialist Realism architecture. It
is still the tallest building in Poland and fulfils the role of a
cultural centre accommodating theatres, museums, a cinema
and a concert hall. The highest viewing platform in Warsaw, on
the 30th floor, offers an excellent panoramic view of the city.

National Museum
The museum contains a rich collection of exhibits from antiquity to modern times. The building originates
from the inter-war period. During the World War II it secretly stored some of the Royal Castle treasures. It
organizes numerous temporary exhibitions presenting art from all over the world. The Vistula-side building
wing is the Museum of the Polish Army presenting the history of Polish military featuring an interesting
outdoor exhibition.

Warsaw Rising Museum

Opened in 2004, on the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw
Uprising, the museum pays tribute to all those who fought and died for
their countrys independence. Housed in a former tramway power
station, the modern museum guides visitors through interactive displays,
video footage and photographs.

National Stadium
The National Stadium in Warsaw was built for the European Football
Championship UEFA EURO 2012 in place of the former 10th-
Anniversary Stadium. It is located close to the Old Town and city centre.
It is well visible from many places in Warsaw, being especially attractive
from the side of the Zamkowy Square. A walk to the stadium from the
Palace of Culture and Science takes less than 30 minutes.

Places related to Fryderyk Chopin
Fryderyk Chopin is undoubtedly the best known resident of Warsaw. He
spent the first 20 years of his life in the city. Here he studied music,
learned the manners of society and gave his first concerts. Walking the
streets of Warsaw you will pass buildings where he stayed or which he
visited. There are many places which are a homage paid to his talent and
Warsaw boasts the worlds largest Chopin memorabilia collection.

Copernicus Science Center
http://www.kopernik.org.pl/en/ .
Copernicus Science Centre
A kingdom of experiments and a heaven for those interested in science.
Here everyone can delve into natures mysteries, conduct experiments
on their own and, above all, have fun.
Six permanent exhibitions, High Voltage Theatre and Robotic Theatre -
access to those places is granted by the ticket to the Centre. Art+Science Collections exhibits can
be seen all around the Centre. A visit takes between 3 and hours.
The Heavens of Copernicus Planetarium is proud to invite both music and astronomy enthusiasts for our
magnificent "Starry Night Concerts". Every Friday at 19.00 were holding a classical music concert, enhanced
with visualisations on the planetarium dome: http://www.kopernik.org.pl/en/planetarium/starry-night-
concerts/

Recommended links:
1. Warsaw Tour: http://www.warsawtour.pl/en
2. The City of Warsaw: http://www.um.warszawa.pl/en

RESTAURANTS & CAFES

Polish national cuisine shares some similarities with other Central European and Eastern European
traditions. Polish dishes are hearty and rich in meat, especially pork, chicken and beef, winter vegetables
and spices. It is also characteristic in its use of various kinds of noodles the most notable of which are as
well as cereals. Apart from traditional restaurants specialising in Polish cooking, you will find numerous
restaurants serving Italian, French and Asian foods, as well as vegetarian bars.

Dom Restauracyjny Gessler (Old Town Square 21/21a)

Gessler has a well-founded reputation as the top restaurant on the Old Towns main square. Its two
dining areas are quite distinct the ground floor is an elegant, formal restaurant, while a rustic country
inn fills labyrinthine brick-vaulted cellars below. With this kind of set-up the menu is of course
dominated by traditional Polish dishes, ranging from urek (traditional sour rye soup) to roast venison
with cranberries. Reservations recommended.

Restauracja Pod Samsonem (Freta Street 3/5, Old Town)
Pod Samsonem is frequented both by locals and tourists and serves inexpensive and tasty food infused
with a Jewish favour.

Miedzy Slowami Caf (Chmielna Street 30, City centre)
This caf is named after th Polish title f th film "Lost In Translation". In timeless, perhaps even
nostalgic atmosphere, many varieties f coffee, cakes nd snacks r served in quiet inner courtyard.

Wedel (Postpu Street 21)
This caf, run by the traditional chocolate firm Wedel, boasts more than 20 different types of hot
chocolate.

Useful links:
Warsaw Cafes: http://www.arrivalguides.com/en/Travelguides/Europe/Poland/WARSAW/cafes
Trip Advisor recommendations: http://www.tripadvisor.fr/Restaurants-g274856-
Warsaw_Mazovia_Province_Central_Poland.html
Restaurants & Cafs by Lonely Planet: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/poland/warsaw/restaurants

THE HOST INSTITUTION

University of Warsaw
Website in English: http://www.uw.edu.pl/en/
Founded in 1816 the University of Warsaw (UW) is nowadays the largest
and according to the various press ranking lists also the leading higher
education establishment in Poland.
The university has a very big potential in terms of science, research and
human resources. UW offers studies in several dozen of fields of arts and
sciences at 1 and 2 cycle programmes, as well as at the integrated Master
programmes, post-graduate students and students at 3rd cycle
programme. Total number of students (according to the data as of 2011)
equals about 56 thousand. UW employs about 3.5 thousand teaching and research staff being high level
experts in many fields. Currently, the University has 20 faculties encompassing the natural sciences,
social sciences and the humanities and offers 37 fields of studies. Additionally, there are 30 extra -
departmental and inter-faculty centres and programmes including the Centre of New Technologies,
Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology and University Technology Transfer Centre.
The University's Rector, and four Vice-Rectors, are elected to four-year terms by the College of
Electors. The Academic Senate serves as the University's governing board and is comprised of deans and
representatives of the professors as well as students and other staff members.
The scientific profile of the University has been shaped by the structural, financial and
organizational priorities aiming at promoting those research fields that are at the forefront of European
and world science, with the strategic objective of making the University competitive on the global scene.
The University promotes interdisciplinary approaches - integrating research methods from diverse fields,
and facilitates creation of multidisciplinary research teams able to tackle combined projects, exceeding
the competences of individual departments or institutes. In accordance with the current research trends
and in order to meet the most urgent social needs, the University promotes the development of
technical specialisations (e.g. informatics, biotechnology and applied physics), social sciences,
economics, modern languages and geosciences.
The University awards the degree of licencjat (equivalent to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or
Bachelor of Science), the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), the degrees of Master of
Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD), as well as the post-doctoral degree - habilitacja. It is recognized in Poland and throughout the
world as a leading center in a variety of academic disciplines. From its very beginnings the University has
played a major role in Warsaws intellectual, political, and cultural life.
University of Warsaw recognizes doctoral studies as one of its priority activities and it pursues the
aim of providing PhD students with the training of high quality. Doctoral study programmes are
established and terminated by the Rector of University of Warsaw.
The state-of-the-art equipment (acquired recently by many departments) significantly facilitates
research, expanding the scientific potential of the University. The faculty as well as the students enjoy
now access to the most recent innovations in terms of research support, such as modern research

laboratories, computer networks, multimedia technologies and advanced computer programming in a

broad spectrum of applications. The most recent databases, including on-line periodicals, are also
available now to the entire scholarly community at the University. Following the technological
development the use of the Internet resources is growing steadily among the faculty members and
students. It is being used, e.g. as an access tool to the modern educational system offering e-learning
courses for students at all cycles programmes.
At European level the 56 European research projects were realized in FP5, about 68 in FP6, of which
5 projects with coordination. In FP7 there are so far 96 projects (of which 8 with coordination), including
6 prestigious ERC Starting Grants and 3 ERC Advanced Grants (in two of them UW is an institutional Co-
Beneficiary) under Thematic Programme IDEAS, one REGPOT Project for over 4.5 million euro and three
CIP Projects.
The successes of the Universitys research teams in the 5th, 6th and 7th Framework
Programmes have been repeatedly recognized. In 2001, 2010 and 2013 the University of
Warsaw won a special award Krysztalowa Brukselka (Crystal Brussels Sprout) granted
by the Minister of Science and Higher Education to the most active participants
(institutional and individual) of the European Research Programmes.
In addition to research projects funded through the EU Framework schemes, the
University of Warsaw is actively involved in projects financed by other international
organizations or agencies 20 running, e.g., CULTURE 2007-2013, COST, CEE Trust, EMBO, ONR,
Rothschild Foundation Europe, ESF etc. Several other grants are under negotiations. It is worth
mentioning that 8 projects have been financed under the Norwegian Financial Mechanism.
WU has also concluded 27 contracts on direct co-operation with foreign partners (bilateral
agreements concerning research and education). The institution actively participates in activities of
numerous organizations, associations and international networks.

The University of Warsaw makes its best endeavours to provide professional administrative support for
all international projects conducted by its scientific teams.
The University Research Services Office won a nation-wide competition and was granted by the Minister
of Science and Higher Education a status
of the Regional Contact Point of EU
Research Programmes for the period of
2014-2010 to be able to provide
complex support to the research teams from the whole Mazovia Region, including SMEs, in submitting
successful proposals to the founding institutions.

VENUE PICTURES:

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The main objective of this Targeted Network is to establish a network for the administrative,
finance and legal services in universities, research organizations and related entities supporting
researchers involved in the lifecycle of transnational external competition based (in particular
European funded) projects in order to exchange experiences and share and develop best
practices, encourage knowledge sharing, knowledge transfer and increased efficiency.

CONTACTS
General Information*

Chair of the Action:
Mr Jan ANDERSEN (DK)
jaan@science.ku.dk

Vice Chair of the Action:
Ms Martina POELL (AT)
martina.poell@tuwien.ac.at

For overall organization:
Diana Pustula, M.A., LL.M.
Deputy Head of Research Services Office
University of Warsaw
00-927 Warsaw, Poland
tel.:+48-22-5524214, fax: +48-22-5524200
e-mail: diana@adm.uw.edu.pl

For the practical organisation of the meeting:
Ms. Marta Zareba, e-mail: marta.zareba@adm.uw.edu.pl, tel.: +48-22-5520743

SEE YOU IN WARSAW!

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THE VENUE: OLD LIBRARY BUILDNING, LECTURE ROOM 308

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