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Increase efficiency - Focus on research
Proposal Writing and Project Management for the European Research Framework Programme 7 (FP7)
Structure andwork together on your Proposal
Work together on the descriptive Part B
Calculations are consistent andup to date
Benefit from an extensive support for the FP7 funding schemes (IP, STREP, NoE, CA, SA,
etc.) during the set-up of the project's work plan with milestones and deliverables. Easily
structure the partner list and invite collaborators to share work on task descriptions. Edit
information, to plan resources / staff efforts and budgets including requested EC funding.
EMDESK enables a more efficient collaboration on Part B. The entire consortium is able
to view, restructure, edit and respond to the latest version. Reviews and approvals are
steamlined for the coordinator, so efficiency increases for all project partners.
With EMDESK , calculation and fine-tuning of budgets become simpler, more flexible and
scalable to any project size. In full compliance with the FP7 funding rules, budgets and EC
fundings are computed instantly for the project and each partner, activity type and cost
category on base of allocated person months and personal cost rates. The required
financial information for the FORM A are prepared for each partner - ready for transfer to
the EPSS.
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NegotiationModule andDescription ofWork
Without further input, proposal information can be exported to the Technical Annex or
modified according to further requirements. The generic project schedule is turned into a
calendar based schedule that provides deadlines in the project management phase for
reports, deliverable submissions and review dates.
Proposal Writing and Management
The EMDESK Proposal Preparation Module
makes planning, structuring and writing of
FP7 proposals efficient, fast and reliable. The
application offers a set of features that
support the project consortium at the project
idea and proposal phase. The EMDESK
Proposal PreparationModule is free of charge
for thewhole consortium.
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Project Implementation and Management
Based on the approved Description of Work,
the EMDESK Project Management Module
offers an unprecedented array of support for
controlling, reporting and collaboration. The
application keeps your research project on
track, in particular, according to deadlines,
costs and resources; and assists to submit
reports and deliverables accurately and on
time to theEuropeanCommission.
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Project andPartnerControlling
Progress andStaff Effort Reporting
FinancialManagement andCost Reporting
DeliverableManagement
Maintain and redesign thePlanBasis (DoW)
EMDESK helps to control the project status, deliverable preparation, milestones
achievement, recorded resources and costs. The role-based Gantt Chart provides a total
overview of the progress, responsibilities and used resources. Best of all, the user-based
email reminder notifies of upcoming deadlines.
The reporting enables collaborative preparation of interim and periodic reports. At a
glance each partner sees which staff effort declarations or progress descriptions are
required. A base plan and history of previous reports are always provided. The report
monitor assists the coordinator to control and follow up the progress.
Each partner can easily record incurred expenses during a period and the requested EC
contribution or indirect costs are calculated instantly. EMDESK prepares the required
financial information and generates documents for the upload to FORCE.
The deliverable preparation scheduler keeps the consortium on track for meeting the
submission deadline, summarizes documents linked to the deliverable and notifies the
deliverable leader.
The maintenance function in the Project Management Module helps to adapt the
Description of Work to changes in the consortium or work plan, and to provide contract
amendments to the Commission. The plan basis can be changed as soon the
Commission approves.
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Export Ready-for-Submission Documents
EMDESK generates the required documents
based on the actual project status. All
documents can be downloaded to the
desktop and are ready for submission,
consistent and in full accordancewith the FP7
guidelines. Moreover, the entire project plan
and actual data are available in Microsoft
Excel .
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Export of theProposal in theProposal PreparationModule
Export of theDescription ofWork in theNegotiationModule
Export of Interim and Periodic Reports, Cost Claims and Financial Summary in the
Project Implementation&ManagementModule
At any time a complete and actual proposal can be generated. The proposal can bedownloaded for further steamlining in all major word processing software likeMicrosoft Word .
Without further input, the EMDESK Negotiation Module converts the proposal to aDescription of Work document that can be downloaded for further editing in all majorword processing software like Microsoft Word .
At any time the required reports and financial forms are generated automatically andcan be downloaded to the desktop. EMDESK exports ready-for-submission interimand periodic reports, cost statements and financial reports for further streamlining in allmajor word processing or calculation software like Microsoft Word or Excel .
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Benefits from EMDESK®
EMDESK is a state-of-the-art application for
Proposal Writing and Project Management
that provides a comprehensive set of tools
that make application, administration and
reporting easier for thewhole consortium.
EMDESK supports researchers in the
creation of project proposals, adaptation of
the Technical Annex during the negotiation
phase and in the administration of the project
execution. The application also provides a
Description of Work update mode to
accomodate amendments during project
changes and the creation of reports that have
to be submitted throughout a project.
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FromProposalWriting to ProjectManagement
Integrated andconsistent solution
Correct and reliable
Secure and confidential
Communicate and collaborate
EMDESK provides an integrated solution throughout the entire life cycle of FP7 projects
- from proposal preparation, project management, reporting and collaborative editing to
communication and groupware features.
EMDESK uniquely keeps all information from the start until the end of a project life cycle
without media break and the necessity to re-enter data in a later phase of the project.
Employ Best Practice methodology and an efficient work flow - EMDESK is developed
in close cooperation with FP7 coordinators. EMDESK is in full accordance with the FP7
guidelines providing correct calculations and complete information for meeting the EC
requirements.
EMDESK is committed to provide the highest standard of security and confidentiality.
The application is built on a secure architecture with strict physical and legal data-
protection rules.
Designed to provide a one-tool solution, EMDESK comes up with an extensive
document manager and facilitates collaboration, feedback and approval among project
partners.
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EMDESK helps to maximise resources for your core scientific andtechnological work and, at the same time, provides increasedflexibility, precision and transparency in project coordination andmanagement. Take advantage of unrivalled FP7 project coordinationsupport for efficiency and workflow enhancements of your researchactivities.
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Contact
EMDESK GmbH
Peterstraße 5D-99084 ErfurtGermanyEmail: [email protected]: www.emdesk.com
www.emdesk.com
49/51, Rue de TrèvesB-1040 BrusselsBelgium