EU-Funded Research

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Tomorrow’s answers start today Zeinab El-Sadr, MBA

Manager, User Services

�Egyptian National S&T Information Network (ENSTINET)

Egyptian National S&T Information Network (ENSTINET)

FP6 (2002-2006)FP6 (2002-2006)

Participation of MPC in Thematic priorities (proposalsParticipation of MPC in Thematic priorities (proposals))PrioritiesAlgeriaEgypt

Gaza & West Bank

JordanLebanonMoroccoSyriaTunisiaTotal

Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health0311120210

Information society technologies595451121556

Nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials and new production processes and devices

3301110413

Aeronautics and space1202060011

Food quality and safety2110442121761

Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems

1317710661230146

Citizens and governance in a knowledge-based society

26011101829

Policy support and anticipating scientific and technological needs

1403252623

NEST activity110001014

Horizontal research activities involving SMEs0000121711

Specific measures in support of international cooperation

1042143715292269782211167

Research and Innovation0200020711

Marie Curie Actions11700090431

Infrastructure3400331418

Science and Society000100001

Total13629350179116403893261592


FP6 (2002-2006)FP6 (2002-2006)Participation of MPC in Thematic priorities (contracts)Participation of MPC in Thematic priorities (contracts)

PrioritiesAlgeriaEgyptGaza &

West BankJordanLebanonMoroccoSyriaTunisiaTotal

Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health

000000011

Information society technologies 10000001

Nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials and new production processes and devices

000000000

Aeronautics and space000000000

Food quality and safety010003015

Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems

51200110524

Citizens and governance in a knowledge-based society

2201130312

Policy support and anticipating scientific and technological needs

010002025

NEST activity000000000

Horizontal research activities involving SMEs000000000

Specific measures in support of international cooperation

262962919451041205

Research and Innovation000000000

Marie Curie Actions000000000

Infrastructure000000000

Science and Society000000000

Total333483020641053253

Proposal Preparation, Submission & Evaluation


Timeframe for FP7 projects

20122006 2007 20142008 2009 2010 20152011 2013 2016

Official duration of FP7 2007-2013

Projects resulting from FP7 calls operating

Results from FP7 projects in use

Last projects startFirst projects startFirst calls Last projects end

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021


Calls for proposalsCalls for proposals

• 42 calls published on 22 December, see CORDIS for more information:

http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm


Key DocumentsKey Documents

• Call Fiche

• Workprogramme

• Guide for Applicants (specific to funding schemes)

• Organization Profile

• Partner Search Form


NetworkingNetworkingNetworking

Networking

Networking

Networking

Networking


Proposal SubmissionProposal Submission


SubmissionSubmission

• Proposal template given in Guide for applicants:– Closely aligned to the evaluation criteria– Page limits set

• Must be through the Electronic proposal submission system– Operational by 19 March

• Proposals are normally submitted and evaluated in a single stage

• Deadlines are strictly enforced

New for FP7


SubmissionSubmission

• Two-stage submission– May be used for large, ‘bottom up’ calls– First stage: short proposal (about 10-

20pages), dealing with main scientific concepts and ideas

– use of limited set of criteria– successful proposers invited to submit

complete proposals


Evaluation of Proposals:Evaluation of Proposals: Basic Facts & FiguresBasic Facts & Figures

• Funding decisions are based on peer review of research proposals

• High quality evaluators are at the core of the evaluation system

• Involves 4500 to 5000 independent experts every year

• About 16,000 proposals (and rising) are evaluated annually


Evaluation of ProposalsEvaluation of Proposals

ONE PROJECT PER TOPIC


Eligibility CheckEligibility Check

• Date and time of receipt of proposal on or before deadline for receipt– Firm deadlines

• Minimum number of eligible, independent partners– As set out in work programme and the call

• Completeness of proposal• “Out of scope”• Others (eg.budget limits)

New for FP7


FP7 – FP7 – RoadmapRoadmap Consult the Work Programme.

Decide on the activity areas available under currently opened call for

proposal from the Call Fiche.

You have an idea or vision for a research project.

Consult the rules for FP7 research.

Seek out other EU partners or participants from abroad who share your

vision and with which you can cooperate.

Consortium formation.

Write your part in the proposal and negotiate the required budget.

Proposal submission according to call for proposal deadline and dedicated

work programme .

The European Commission guarantees proper evaluation of your

submission by 3-7 independent evaluators, who are experts in that field.

The Commission will notify you of the evaluation results. If they are positive,

contract negotiations will begin.

Contract signature and start of the project.


How Can ENSTINET AssistHow Can ENSTINET Assist

• Dissemination of Information

• One to One assistance

• Your gateway to EC

• Profile preparation

• Partner Search

• Proposal Writing


When Should We Start?When Should We Start?

Start by applying to become an

evaluator yourself. Go to:

www.cordis.europa.eu/emmfp7

NOW


Where Can I Get Assistance?Where Can I Get Assistance?• Egyptian National Scientific & Technical Information Network

(ENSTINET)Health National Contact Point

101 Kasr Al-Ainy Street 12th Floor

Tel.: 7957253 or 7964421 or 7964421

Fax.: 79747807

email: [email protected]

• National Contact Points Coordinator

URL: http://www.stineg.org

• European Commission Official Website

URL: http://www.cordis.lu


Any QuestionsAny Questions


Thank you for your attention


National Contact Point for Food, Agriculture & Fisheries & Biotechnology National Contact Point for Health

Address: 101 Kasr El Ainy St., 12th Floor, Cairo, EgyptTel: (+202) 7964421 - 7920126 - 7957253Fax: (+202) 7947807E-mail: [email protected]