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Training > Seminars >Dr. Paul Quantock - Biography
Dr. Paul Quantock
Dr. Quantock has been assisting organisations throughout the world to secure European Union funding since 1973. Using European Union grant funding, he has been involved in the development of numerous Internet based training programmes for all ages and levels of ability. The value of e-learning programmes is now well recognised by many different training and education institutes throughout the world. A personal passion of his is “social inclusion”, particularly in the field of ICT learning and access for people with a learning disability. He has raised over €2 million from the European Union to develop specific programmes to ensure social inclusion for people with learning disabilities.
In 2006, together with influential Indian figures from Government and NGO circles, he created the “India Healthcare Training Think-Tank” to advise on the future training needs for India in the healthcare sector and is the Joint Chairman. He has written many articles, and given numerous presentations around the world, and also has written a book entitled “1992 and beyond” published in the USA – designed to inform small firms about the European financial services industry. He was also joint editor with Bradford University (UK) for the series of eight publications detailing issues of various European Union policies e.g. environment, social and regional development. He has also been recognised by the Governor and Secretary of State for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, USA for his international work and was awarded their highest honour, that of Kentucky Colonel. He is currently working on training and advisory projects in India, Asia, Middle East, Eastern and Western Europe, China and the USA.
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"Dr Paul Quantock, Senior Partner, European Consultancy Services (ECS), has been instrumental in setting up our European funding services to support research staff across our university.
Upon initial appointment, ECS undertook a comprehensive review of our abilities and capacity to respond to EU funding calls and provides a thorough updating service to alert us to relevant calls. This approach has enabled us to take a strategic view of the opportunities, match these to our academics’ core strengths and abilities and respond to the European calls that offer the best fit and most chance of success.
Paul’s in depth experience of EU funding programmes enables him to effectively guide our researchers through the entire application process with invaluable input into the scope of the project, partner search and budgeting.
Within the first year of working with ECS we have successfully developed a database of over 200 partners with which we are actively collaborating to develop project applications and indeed, already in partnership with some of these following successful applications in 2011.
ECS continues to work proactively, bringing new potential partnering opportunities to us. Paul’s close relationship with the Commission ensures that we are kept up to date with EU priorities, as well as important changes to administrative and financial rules.
In addition to providing EU Funding consultancy, Paul is also now an integral partner on successful projects won since his appointment, providing strong management and coordination support to the partnerships.
Paul’s practical support, knowledge and sheer enthusiasm, responding fast and often under time pressures, has quickly won him the respect of our researchers that have completed applications with his help. Multiple successful applications within the first twelve months of working with Paul is testament to his knowledge and experience. His enthusiasm and practical approach to making applications and managing successful grants is undoubtedly helping us build our own internal capacity within our funding support team.
I would recommend Paul and his team at ECS to any organisation wishing to enhance their understanding, applications and success rates within EU funding".
Alison Stanton, EU Funding Officer, Leeds Metropolitan University
"I have worked with Paul on EU projects whilst with two charities. Understanding what is involved both in terms of developing and submitting an application and also running projects successfully can be incredibly challenging, time consuming and sometimes baffling! Having Paul on board ensured I didn't have to worry about this. He has great in-depth knowledge of this area, in managing partners expectations and how projects need to be managed to ensure they come to a successful fruition".
Rob Music, Chief Executive, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust
"Paul has provided invaluable work to both Sue Ryder Care in the UK and its International arm. His knowledge of the workings of EU funding is huge, and nothing can replace the many years of experience and contacts he has developed. Paul is practical, energetic and believes in getting the job done. I have learnt to trust and embrace his advice in every instance, as it is always sound. I would not hesitate to recommend Paul. He is also a pleasure to work with".
Caroline Stockmann FCA DChA, Trustee Sue Ryder Care
"I have worked with Paul for several years, at two charities operating internationally. I have always been frantically busy, short on internal capacity and under great pressure to produce results. Paul is a perfect companion in this respect. Above all else, he is practical, able to flex his approach to take account of the context in which his client is working whilst at the same time stimulating their thinking and ambition. This is especially vital for organisations that are new to EU funding. Paul knows the EU grants system intimately of course - and can prove it with a limitless supply of anecdotes, advice and guidance - but it is his practical approach, and his ability to make EU funding enjoyable(!), that I value above all else. I have no reservations in recommending him."
Ben Simms, Director, UK Consortium on AIDS and International Development