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PRESENTER
The Role of the Framework 7 Advisor
Your NameYour email
Websites www.hyperion.ie/fp7advisor.htm Websites www.hyperion.ie/fp7advisor.htm
Based on Training Course for Framework 7 Advisorswww.hyperion.ie/fp7advisorscourse.htm
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EvaluationEvaluation PossibleAudit
PossibleAuditNegotiationNegotiation Project
Duration
ProjectDurationProposalProposal
The FP7 Advisor from ‘Call’ to the Audit
General Services to Researchers (Proactive Services)?General Services to Researchers (Proactive Services)?
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Framework 6Framework 6
The Structure of Framework 7
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Framework 7Framework 7
Collaborative ResearchNetworks of ExcellenceCo-ordination/SupportResearch for SMEsMarie Curie FellowshipFrontier Research Grant
Collaborative ResearchNetworks of ExcellenceCo-ordination/SupportResearch for SMEsMarie Curie FellowshipFrontier Research Grant
Rules and Procedures
Selecting Partners
Proposal Guidelines
Rules and Procedures
Selecting Partners
Proposal Guidelines
Evaluation Criteria
•Scientific Excellence•Implementation•Impact
Evaluation Criteria
•Scientific Excellence•Implementation•Impact
10. Security+10. Security+ Call 1Call 1 Call 2Call 2 ------------ Call nCall n
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TypicalResearcher
The Role of FP7 Support ServicesScience/Technology
European Network(Partners)
UnderstandingEU Policy
Understanding‘Business Needs’‘ Society Needs’
Exploitation of Results
ManagementSkills
Finance andAdministration
ConsortiumAgreement
Support Services +Research Managers
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Skills available in FP 7 Advisor’s Office?Identify Topics+Funding Schemes
Help Identify ‘Best Partners’
UnderstandingEU Policy
‘Business Needs’‘ Society Needs’
How to Write ‘Impact’
Implementation of Project
Legal Rulesof FP7
Finance andAdministration
ConsortiumAgreement
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The BEST Strategy (Research Group)
Best Science (‘Niche’)Best Science (‘Niche’)
Best PartnersBest Partners
Implementation / ImpactImplementation / Impact
The Commission’s Guidelines(Legal, Contractual, Financial)
The Commission’s Guidelines(Legal, Contractual, Financial)
ScientistsScientists
ResearchManagers
+SupportServices
ResearchManagers
+SupportServices
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EvaluationEvaluation PossibleAudit
PossibleAuditNegotiationNegotiation Project
Duration
ProjectDurationProposalProposal
Science, Management and Policy in Framework 7
Science
Management and Administration
Relevance and Impact on EU Policy
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Reports+‘Claims’Reports+‘Claims’
EvaluationEvaluation PossibleAudit
PossibleAuditNegotiationNegotiation Project
Duration
ProjectDurationProposalProposal
GrantGrant
From the ‘Call for Proposals’ to the Audit
3 Months3 Months 6 Months6 Months 6 Months6 Months 60 Months60 Months 60 Months60 Months
Total Lifecycle (one project): 135 months (11.25 years)!Total Lifecycle (one project): 135 months (11.25 years)!
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Reports+‘Claims’Reports+‘Claims’
EvaluationEvaluation PossibleAudit
PossibleAuditNegotiationNegotiation Project
Duration
ProjectDurationProposalProposal
GrantGrant
Framework 7Advisor’s Office ‘Peak Times’
If Audit
Occurs
Annual Reports/Claims
Effort
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EvaluationEvaluation PossibleAudit
PossibleAuditNegotiationNegotiation Project
Duration
ProjectDurationProposalProposal
FP7 Advisor (Pre-proposal Activities)
Sourcing ‘Draft Work programmes’Sourcing ‘Draft Work programmes’
‘Signposting’ - Informing/stimulating researchers‘Signposting’ - Informing/stimulating researchers
Training Courses /Workshops on Proposal WritingTraining Courses /Workshops on Proposal Writing
NCP (National Contact Point)
Contacts with NCPs, (Organise funding for proposal writing)Contacts with NCPs, (Organise funding for proposal writing)
Preparing support staff (legal, financial, administration issues)Preparing support staff (legal, financial, administration issues)
Pre-Proposal
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EvaluationEvaluation PossibleAudit
PossibleAuditNegotiationNegotiation Project
Duration
ProjectDurationProposalProposal
FP7 Advisor from ‘Call’ to the Deadline
Identify most suitable ‘Topics’ and Funding SchemesIdentify most suitable ‘Topics’ and Funding Schemes
Advice on selecting strategic partners + role in projectsAdvice on selecting strategic partners + role in projects
EPSS (Electronic Proposal Submission Software) NCP (National Contact Point)
Funding for proposal writingFunding for proposal writing
Pre-check proposal (Legal, financial, intellectual property)Pre-check proposal (Legal, financial, intellectual property)
EPSS, Templates, SpreadsheetsEPSS, Templates, Spreadsheets
Call for Proposals Alert ServiceCall for Proposals Alert Service Sample ProposalsSample Proposals
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EvaluationEvaluation PossibleAudit
PossibleAuditNegotiationNegotiation Project
Duration
ProjectDurationProposalProposal
FP7 Advisor (Negotiation of Grant Agreement)
Review of Evaluators Comments and RecommendationsReview of Evaluators Comments and Recommendations
Support for FP7 software tools (GPF, Excel spreadsheets, etc.)Support for FP7 software tools (GPF, Excel spreadsheets, etc.)
Advice on Model Grant Agreements/Consortium AgreementsAdvice on Model Grant Agreements/Consortium Agreements
GPF (Grant Preparation Forms)
Financial Forms (calculating budgets and signing forms)Financial Forms (calculating budgets and signing forms)
Attend Grant Negotiation meetings in BrusselsAttend Grant Negotiation meetings in Brussels
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EvaluationEvaluation PossibleAudit
PossibleAuditNegotiationNegotiation Project
Duration
ProjectDurationProposalProposal
FP7 Advisor (During the Project)
Advice on Legal and Financial IssuesAdvice on Legal and Financial Issues
Preparation/Review of ‘Claims’ (Form C + Certs)Preparation/Review of ‘Claims’ (Form C + Certs)
Troubleshooting (‘Fire fighting’) Troubleshooting (‘Fire fighting’)
Annual Reports, Mid-Term Reviews and Final ReviewsAnnual Reports, Mid-Term Reviews and Final Reviews
Amendment to Grant Agreement Amendment to Grant Agreement
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EvaluationEvaluation PossibleAudit
PossibleAuditNegotiationNegotiation Project
Duration
ProjectDurationProposalProposal
FP7 Advisor (During the Audit)
Preparation of Documentation for AuditPreparation of Documentation for Audit
Support Audits Team during visitSupport Audits Team during visit
Answer questions by Audit Team (after visit)Answer questions by Audit Team (after visit)
Review Audit Report – recommend revisionsReview Audit Report – recommend revisions
Pay money to European Commission (or reclaim money!)Pay money to European Commission (or reclaim money!)
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EvaluationEvaluation PossibleAudit
PossibleAuditNegotiationNegotiation Project
Duration
ProjectDurationProposalProposal
The FP7 Advisor (General Services)
Formal/Informal contacts with Commission (EC)Formal/Informal contacts with Commission (EC)
Contacts with support services (NCPs, Help-desks)Contacts with support services (NCPs, Help-desks)
Briefing(Lobbying)
Briefing(Lobbying)
EC (European Commission) NCP (National Contact Points)
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Key PointKey Point
Pre-Call Pre-Call
How to Work with National Contact Points
Direct Contacts with European Commission Direct Contacts with European Commission
DuringCall for Proposals
DuringCall for Proposals
EvaluationEvaluation
GeneralGeneral
Advance information on the Workprogramme Analysis of results of previous ‘Call’Arrange meetings with EC Officers (new ideas)
Advance information on the Workprogramme Analysis of results of previous ‘Call’Arrange meetings with EC Officers (new ideas)
Workshops on ‘Call’ (EC Officials attend)Arrange Meeting with EC Officer (difficult)Funding for Proposal WritingAdvice on Legal/Financial Issues (special NCP_
Workshops on ‘Call’ (EC Officials attend)Arrange Meeting with EC Officer (difficult)Funding for Proposal WritingAdvice on Legal/Financial Issues (special NCP_
Early indication of results Early indication of results
Recommendation for Proposal EvaluationRecommendations for Committees/Conferences Recommendation for Proposal EvaluationRecommendations for Committees/Conferences
NCPs (FP7) http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ncp_en.html
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Services Required by Different Researchers
GuaranteedWinners
GuaranteedWinners
No HopeNo Hope
PotentialWinners
PotentialWinners
BeginnersBeginners
Up-to-date informationBriefing (lobbying)
Up-to-date informationBriefing (lobbying)Administrative
Support (Finance,
Contractual)
Money forProposalWriting
Administrative Support
(Finance, Contractual)
Money forProposalWriting
Step by Step SupportShort-cuts/Secrets
Step by Step SupportShort-cuts/Secrets
Training CoursesHow to get started
Training CoursesHow to get started
Success Stories from FP6/FP7Visible Benefits from Participation
Success Stories from FP6/FP7Visible Benefits from Participation
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The Concerns of the Different Players
DirectorsDirectors
ManagersManagers
Support ServicesSupport Services
Research GroupsResearch Groups
ProposalsProposals
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Examples of ‘Targets’ for Framework 7
Targets:ProposalStage
Targets:ProposalStage
Targets should be: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Reasonable and have a Time frame (SMART)
Targets:ProjectStage
Targets:ProjectStage
Targets:Outputs
Targets:Outputs