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FP7 Marie CurieInitial Training Network
Application workshop
Tatiana Panteli3rd November 2011
What is ITN?
Bottom up: The topic of the project is freely chosen
Duration: 4 years
Post-grads: aimed at researchers in their first five years of their career (3 to 36 months appointments)
Partnership: typically multi-host but single host or twining possible
Private sector involvement: participation is essential. Two level possible
Who do you need in your consortium?
• Partners must match activities in proposal
• Every partner mast add value: unique knowledge, expertise, etc
• Appropriate balance of sectors – industry, academia, civil society, user groups, etc
• The purpose of the scheme is RESEARCH TRAINING
• NOTE – no more than 40% of funding should go to one country
• EU dimension/ added-value!
Part A
PART A provides participant details and the information for the budget
estimation – A1 – Proposal information (abstract, acronym, evaluation panel
etc)– A2 – Information on host organisation. Coordinator is Participant 1
(not for associated partners)– A3 – Not for ITNs – A4 – Number of fellows. Includes details for seconded and
recruited researchers– A5 – details on associated partners including their role in the
project
The proposal – Part B headings
B.1 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
B.2 S&T QUALITY (30%, 3/5)
B.3 TRAINING (30%, 4/5) Quality supervision! (new)
B.4 IMPLEMENTATION (20%, 3/5)
B.5 IMPACT (20%, 4/5)
B.6 ETHICAL ASPECTS
B7. TABLE CAPACITIES OF THE HOST
P. 31 Guide for Applicants
S&T Quality Criteria
• S&T objectives of the research programme, (inter/multi-disciplinary, intersectoral and/ or newly emerging supra-disciplinary fields)
• Scientific quality of the research programme • Appropriateness of research methodology• Originality and innovative aspect of the research
programme • Contribution of the private sector and possible
other socio-economic actors
Examples
• Aim: The overall goal of this network is to train a new generation of analytical scientists in the skills necessary for the use, development and adoption of ….
• Objectives: This will be achieved through the following scientific objectives (SOs), which will result in a number of scientific deliverables (SDs):…
• Work packages: This network will provide coherent interdisciplinary training across various research disciplines in an intersectoral network combining private, governmental, health and academic sectors to address a number of topical analytical issues. To realise the goals of this ITN and its S&T objectives, and to provide an interdisciplinary and intersectoral approach, research will be delivered and organised through the interlinking work packages (WPs).
• The emphasis on a cross-thematic and intersectoral approach that directly addresses the needs of “end-users” is achieved by having the majority of partners within this ITN not academically based.
Evaluators feedback: points to consider
• Interdisciplinary aspect• Clear references to state-of-the-art and scientific
originality• The final research outputs and the practical results of
the training programme should be clearly described• Role of the industrial partners must be well explained• A precise description of the research methodology
Training (1)
Quality of the training programme; – Contribution and relevance of
private sector training – Transferable skills offered:
Management, Communication, IPR, Ethics, Grant writing, Commercial exploitation of results, Research Policy, entrepreneurship, etc. .
– Qulaity of Supervision (new sub-criteria!)
• Importance and timeliness of the training needs (e.g. multidisciplinary, intersectoral , and newly emerging supra-disciplinary fields)
The Training Programme (1)
The specific training programme objectives are:
TO1 To make a career in LPD research more attractive to early stage researchers by delivering a structured training programme taught by leading international scientists in the state-of-the art infrastructure which covers a portfolio of interdisciplinary techniques.TO2 To provide academic, industrial and public sector employers with researchers skilled in a wide range of techniques and direct experience of interaction across disciplines and sectors.TO3 To produce researchers with excellent transferrable skills, and able to transform abstract ideas into influential outcomes.TO4 To create an active, life-long network of young researchers whose personal contacts, support and expertise will help Europe shape the future of LPD research.TO5 To cascade expertise and spread good practice throughout Europe by personnel exchange, and delivering European researchers able to become leaders in the field in the near future.
Training (2)
• For ITN / IDP– Meaningful exposure of each researcher to another
sector – particularly secondments– Adequate combination of local specialist training with
network-wide activities• For EID
– Appropriate time spent by the ESR in each sector– Adequate supervision arrangements and
combination of local specialist training with wide training activities
the Training Programme (2)
Training in a ITN involves activities to learn and improve the researcher’s
- core skills
- task specific skills
- generic and transferable skills
the Training Programme (3)
Be specific and emphasise AGAIN the complementary expertise and synergy …
Training tips
•Training in research methods and techniques•Personal Development Plan•Complementary skills training – ethics, research management•Transferable skills training •Graduate School Provision•Conferences, seminars, public fora et•Supervision!
Intersectoral, international, interdisciplinary.... (1)
Intersectoral dimension might be addressed by:- Inviting researchers working in other sectors to deliver
courses on entrepreneurship, exploitation, etc.- Mentoring of doctoral candidates by researchers/experts
from industry/other socio-economic actors- Exposing researchers to various socio-economic actors
gathered in a single campus or hub- Offering placement opportunities to young researchers to
develop their research projects at the premises of future employers
Intersectoral, international, interdisciplinary.... (1)
International dimension might be addressed by:- Offering possibilities to take courses abroad- Developing partnerships and/or joint degrees with other
research institutions or companies in different countriesInterdisciplinary dimension might be addressed by:- Proposing common courses or projects to doctoral
candidates from different disciplines- Bringing together doctoral candidates in multi-disciplinary
projects involving different teams from the same/different institutions
- Offering possibilities of laboratory rotations or visits
Implementation (1)
• Capacities (expertise / human resources / facilities /infrastructure) to achieve the research and adequate task distribution and schedule
• Adequate exploitation of complementarities and synergies among partners in terms of research and training
• Private sector involvement at the highest possible level appropriate to the research topic & sufficient evidence of commitment
• Non-ICPC participation – essential to the objectives of the research training programme?
Implementation (2)
• Networking and dissemination of best practice among partners. Clarity of the plan for organising training events (workshops, conferences, training courses)
• Appropriateness of the overall management of the training programme (responsibilities, rules for decision-making)
• Clarity of recruitment strategy (incl timetable)– Competitive international recruitment– Equal opportunities– In light of Charter and Code principles
Evaluators feedback: points to consider
• The industry involvement is poor in comparison to the industrial importance of the project theme and potential results
• Description of a research PhD theme for each ESR is not provided
• More details should be provided on the milestones and deliverables within the workplan
• Limited rules for decision making
Impact (1)
• Contribution of the proposed training programme to:– Structure training at doctoral level
(skills needed in both the public and private sectors)
– Improvement of career prospects– Stimulation of creativity and
entrepreneurial thinking• Contribution of the training programme
to the policy objective of structuring the initial research training capacity at European level (through establishing longer-term collaborations and/or lasting structured training programmes between the partners’ organisations)
Impact (2)
• The contribution of the training programme towards the policy objective of enhancing public-private sector collaborations in terms of research training
• Where appropriate, mutual recognition by all partners of the training acquired, including training periods in the private sector
• Where appropriate, plans for exploitation of results• Impact of the proposed outreach activities
Example
• This network will deliver researchers who can add value to technological development and manufacturing through their expertise, helping to make Europe the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world. This project will make important contributions to European industrial development, especially through the involvement of 4 industrial Partners. Considering that broadly skilled experts are in short supply European industries will benefit from highly trained experts.
• Use the key words given in Guide and highlight them in the application (but they must be justified)
• Use the headings as requested in the guide – do not place important requirements in different sections – think of the referee; he/she will be looking for key phrases at particular points in the application and justification for them. (WMES can provide considerable help here as an impartial referee)
Presenting your proposal (1)
• Use figures/graphs where possible; tables crossed referenced with each other
• Use other partners whenever possible – but only on selected sections (full document sent for approval only at end); do not expect too much from partners (actually easier to be a partner rather than coordinator)
• Use all guidance material from the WMES
• Make sure proposal is concise and readable and covers all points in the Guide and that all aspects are addressed: science, socio-economic, management, integration, training, technology transfer, dissemination, impact etc
Presenting your proposal (2)
Financial Information
Category 1: Monthly Living Allowance• €38,000 per ESR/year x country co-efficient (134.4% for UK!)• €58,500 per ER/year x country co-efficient
Category 2: Mobility Allowance• €1000/€700 per researcher month x country co-efficient (flat rate)
Category 3: Contribution to Training and Research Costs• €1,800 per researcher month (multi ITN)• €1,200 per researcher month (EID and IDP)
Category 4: Management Activities• Maximum 10% of total EU contribution (real costs category)
Category 5: Overheads• 10% of direct costs (flat rate)
Funding thresholds
Scientific panels– Chemistry (CHE)
– Social and Human Sciences (SOC)
– Economic Sciences (ECO)
– Information science and Engineering (ENG)
– Environmental and Geo-Sciences(ENV)
– Life Sciences (LIF)
– Mathematics (MAT)
– Physics (PHY).
2010 results
ITN
app nos. funded success rate threshold
LIF 230 19 8.30% 94
ENG 199 14 7% 90
MAT 12 1 8.30% 88
ENV 95 7 7.40% 91
ECO 18 1 5.60% 95
SOC 77 6 7.80% 91
PHY 126 8 6.30% 91
CHE 100 7 7% 91
TOTAL 857 63 7.40%
2011 results
ITN
app nos. funded success rate threshold
LIF 285 27 9.50% 92.8
ENG 204 19 9.30% 91.2
MAT 15 1 6.70% 87.2
ENV 121 11 9.10% 91.4
ECO 15 1 6.70% 92
SOC 72 7 9.70% 91.4
PHY 99 9 9.10% 94.2
CHE 108 9 8.30% 91.4
TOTAL 919 84 9.10%
Final tips for a good proposal (1)
o ITN that build on existing collaborations will ‘look’ strongero What is available in single country? Why EU level needed? Why
need for trained researchers in the field?o Consider ESRs (and ER) as a group/cohort, not individual PhD
studentso Provide a clear link between the project aim and objectives and
individual ESR projectso Important to review and make available through the ITN any
relevant in-house training including those courses from industry partners
Final tips for a good proposal (2)
o Consider the number of ESRs in line with partner organisations’ capacities
o Avoid having one partner dominate research/training activities and budget
o For multi-partner ITN: recruit mainly ESRs, not ERs.o Include networking activities and senior scientists only when
adding value to the project activitieso Consider the commercial aspects i.e. impact and exploitation of
the research carried out
ITN call 2012
Increased budget!
EUR 423.23 M
An extra EUR 75 M! This will allow for an extra 30 to 35 projects to be funded.
Deadline: 12 January 2012 Results: May – June 2012
International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES)
Application Workshop
Mandy Heard
West Midlands European Service
3rd November 2011
Programme today• Brief overview of WMES• Brief overview of IRSES • Structure of your proposal:
– Part B: What does the commission want (This session will provide some detailed information on what should be covered in part B of your proposal)
– Part A: How to complete • Tips provided by successful applicants • Submitting your proposal (EPSS system and process) • Evaluation process• Q&A
West Midlands European Service – Who are we?
Birmingham Team (former EU Connects)
Brussels Team
(former WMiE)
West Midlands European Service
The Birmingham office
• Support to the organisations new to or with limited experience of European funding
• Advice on various funding programmes
• Project development grants• Training in the bid writing
and project management• Free
The Brussels Office• Support to the experienced
in EU funding• Advice on the FP7• Lobbying• Policy updates• Meeting spaces (WM
European Centre)• Service Level Agreement• Project Management• Dissemination Partner
WMES Birmingham aims
• To increase the number and value of successful trans-national projects aligned to key regional priorities
• To draw together the jigsaw of European opportunities and networks across the region into a co-ordinated “offer” of real value to the regional organisations
• 592 submitted projects worth €65M
• 280 successful projects so far
• €18,8M investment to the WM
2000 people trained
Our success so far
Which Funds do we support?
Life Long Learning
Vocational trainingskills
EmployabilityInnovative learningPolicy or delivery
INTERREG
Regional levelStrategy
PolicyExchange of best practice
Competitiveness & Innovation
SMEsICT
Innovative products,services
and processes
Marie CurieActions
SMEs/universitiesNetworks
Research/KnowledgeTransfer
Fellowships
LIFE+
EnvironmentProtecting naturalAssets / speciesStrategic / policy
Intelligent Energy EuropeEnergy efficiency
Renewable energysources
Energy in transportIntegrated initiatives
Erasmus for Y.Entrepreneurs
Work placements in the successful
enterprises
Daphne III
Justice, freedom and security
Your Project
Tell us…..
– Who you are– Your organisation– Your IRSES project
Marie Curie ObjectivesStructuring training, mobility and career development for
researchers
• Develop European human resources potential in R&D• Stimulate people to enter researcher profession• Attracting & retain researchers from around the world• Employment contracts with full social rights• Addressed to researchers at all stages of their careers• International cooperation and prestige
'International dimension',
• to contribute to the life-long training and career development of EU-researchers, to attract research talent from outside Europe and to foster mutually beneficial research collaboration with research actors from outside Europe.
• To increase the quality of European research by attracting research talent from outside Europe and fostering mutually beneficial research collaboration with researchers from outside Europe.
Purpose of the IRSES programme Strengthen research
partnerships between EU and non EU research organisations.
Staff exchange and networking activities.
Establish or reinforce long-term collaboration.
Size of the consortium
Min 3 partners, but no maximum size
Duration
Project: 24-48 months
Partners
Public or private non-profit research organisations
Lead partner
Must be from EU or AC
IRSES: Participation rules
- Partnership: min. 2 independent EU/AC non-profit research organisations of at least 2 different countries and one or more organisations in a eligible third country (S&T agreement and Neighbourhood policy)
- Coordinator from EU MS/AC
- Duration of the Exchange Programme: 24- 48 months
- Any research topic is eligible (except EURATOM)
Who can participate?• Early stage researchers • Experienced researchers• Technical and managerial staff
How long is the secondment?
max. 12 months (can be split)Less than 1 month stay should be well justified.
Typical Activities• Joint research• Training• Joint workshops• Seminars• Networking• Transfer of Knowledge
Complementarity and synergies between partners are critical
IRSES: Eligible Countries
Countries with EU agreements on S&T: Algeria*, Argentina*, Australia, Brazil*, Canada, China*, Chile*, Egypt*, India*, Japan, Jordan*, Rep. of Korea, Mexico*, Morocco*, New Zealand, Russia*, South Africa*, Tunisia*, Ukraine*, United StatesCountries of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP):
Eastern Europe & Central Asia (EECA) Armenia*, Azerbaijan*, Belarus*, Georgia*, Moldova*, Ukraine*Mediterranean Partner Countries (MCP) Algeria*, Egypt*, Jordan*, Lebanon*, Libya*, Morocco*, Palestinian-administrated areas*, Syrian Arab Rep.*, Tunisia*
* International Cooperation Partner Countries (ICPC) than can receive fundinghttp://ec.europa.eu/research/iscp/index.cfm?lg=en&pg=countries
IRSES: Financial rules– Staff are seconded (maintain their
employment and salary)– Community contribution for EU MS/AC
partners: fixed 1900€/person/month (incl. travel, subsistence)
– Extra 200€ for long distance countries ICPC and Neighbourhood policy countries: Community contribution is envisaged
– Exchanges MS/AC<->MS/AC, non-ICPC>MS/AC, ICPC<->ICPC are not eligible for Community funding (own resources)
– Average requested budget: ca. 160.000 €– Range: 13.000 - 1.044.000 €
Financing (Industrialised Countries*)
Secondment of outgoing staff members (from
EU/AC towards these countries) are eligible for
funding.
*Australia, Canada, Japan, Rep. of Korea, New Zealand, USA
IRSES – Part B
• Start and End pages with Project Acronym (20 characters max)
• Max length 30 pages (excl. Table of contents, ethics issues, start and end pages)
• Minimum font size is 11 points. All margins should be
Part B
B1: Quality of Exchange Programme (complementarities/synergies)
B2: Transfer of Knowledge (mutual benefits)
B3: Implementation (management)
B4: Impact (collaboration, ERA)
Can include additional sub-sections if required.
IRSES Evaluated criteria and thresholds
What’s in a Proposal?
What?Why?
Who?
How?
?When?
B1: QUALITY OF THE EXCHANGE PROGRAMME Weighting = 25%
B1.1: Objective and relevance of the joint exchange programme
B 1.2: Research quality of the partners
B 1.3: Complementarities/synergies between the partners
B1: QUALITY OF THE EXCHANGE PROGRAMMEObjectives:– Strengthen/establish international research
partnerships between EU and OTC– Bringing together complementary expertise
and knowledge through mobility to address an issue and create new knowledge to strengthen ERA
– Deliver a joint multi-annual research programme and knowledge exchange
Quality of the Exchange Evaluation Strengths:
The proposal addresses the science well and is a vital area for development
The general exchange programme plan is very well identified: the context and goals of the project are well presented
All the partners are renowned institutions with very good scientific quality
The roles of partners are well described. There is a good level of complementarity amongst partners based on previous collaborations
Quality of the Exchange Evaluation Weaknesses:× The joint exchange programme presents very
limited innovation: the claimed innovative features are not substantiated
× International collaborations are not suitably identified for all partners
× The one month secondments of ESRs are too short to both learn new knowledge and pursue the planned research tasks
× The deliverables are mostly comprised of reports and papers
B1: Key Areas
• Describe the science and exchange scheme• What is the current State of the Art?• What is the gap or problem?• Why is this Science and project needed at
this time?• Why are these partners the right people to
answer the problem/question?• How will this create excellence in ERA?
B1: Key Areas
• Ensure exchanges are balanced• Demonstrate excellence of individuals and
partners– Track record in international collaboration,
publications and related research• Demonstrate complementarities and
synergies • Detail Scientific and Knowledge Transfer
activities in the Work Packages
EXAMPLE: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The exchange scheme aims, through theoretical models and computer simulations, at a basic general understanding and solution of several important problems related to dynamics and cooperative behaviour in complex physical and biological systems. In order to accomplish our programme, we build a team of researchers specializing in difference aspects of X, Y, Z. The project will be carried out by several groups in 6 countries, 3 from the EU, with a broad range of expertise A, B, C. The project will link together groups with either previous well developed connections, or weak or itinerant connections to form a well co-ordinated multidisciplinary network through an active exchange of researchers stimulating a close collaboration and dissemination of knowledge between partners
Example:
The Scheme will thus:• Significantly advance our understanding and
knowledge of cooperative behaviour and dynamics in complex systems
• Involve important scientific partners from non-EU countries XYZ
• Lead to long-term and large-scale cooperation between partners in an international hub
• Disseminate the results via several international workshops and conferences
B2: TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE
Weighting = 30% Threshold = 3
B 2.1: Quality and mutual benefit of the transfer of knowledge
B 2:2: Adequacy and role of staff exchanged with respect to the transfer of knowledge
Transfer of Knowledge Evaluation Strengths:The Knowledge Transfer is strongly supported by
several training activities (workshops and schools) with special attention to their organisation and management
There is a good degree of integration and sharing in the execution of the work packages.
The planned exchanges can bring significant added value. All the partners are expected to learn new expertise
Objectives and implementation of TOK are well described with a clear identification of goals per research task
Transfer of Knowledge Evaluation Weaknesses:× The plans for transfer of knowledge toward the
scientific community through publication or international conferences and its sustainability are not sufficiently described
× The numbers and roles of the staff to be exchanged are not fully justified in light of the work-plan proposed and only generally described
× The durations of the secondments are quite short to be useful and benefits for researchers are presented generally
B2 Knowledge Transfer
• Describe and detail the activities and how knowledge will be transferred and managed
• Detail the sustainability of the KT and through what measures.
• What is the added value to partners. How will all benefit?
• Consider dissemination to wider audiences.
EXAMPLE:
“Alongside the exchanges at the level of individual researchers and students involved in WP1 and WP2, we plan to organize four workshops which most of researchers and Phd students will attend, and two international conferences. The latter will be open to researchers outside the IRSES project, to allow for maximum visibility of our network”
EXAMPLE:
“An essential aspect of the project is the training and preparation of researchers. We expect that the most productive and creative PhD students from OTCs will subsequently continue their research as post-doc students at EU partners. Another highlight of the present project is a variety of intermediate and advanced courses for early stage researchers planned by all participating teams”
EXAMPLE:
A key measure to define the success of the proposed collaboration is its continuation beyond 2013. To continue and expand the collaboration we will apply for funding within the EU actions, as well as to national funding agencies. This proposal is the first step towards a lasting collaboration to be pursued through face to face contact and discussions; promoting movements of ESRs leading to stronger connection within the network; creating routine collaboration and communication between the groups
B2 Knowledge Transfer
2.2: Adequacy and role of staff exchanged
• Describe roles and goals of ESRs and ERs e.g. ERs: provide training and supervision to ESRs, manage a WP.
• Goals for ERs: e.g. Gaining new skills and knowledge, developing their career; exposure to international exchanges and cultures, mobility
B3: IMPLEMENTATION
Weighting = 15% Threshold = N/A
B 3.1: Capacities (expertise/human resources/facilities/infrastructure) to achieve the objectives
B 3:2: Appropriateness of the plans for the overall management of the exchange programme
Implementation Evaluation Strengths:The management structure is very clear and
well-suited for the exchange programme State of the art facilities and infrastructures are
most appropriate to meet the requirements of the planned cooperation
The partners have good capacities and the human resources to carry out the proposed activities
The issues resulting from the European Charter for Researchers are clearly described
Implementation Evaluation Weaknesses:
× The planned support to the incoming and outgoing personnel is not sufficiently detailed
× A risk management procedure could have been provided due to the large number of milestones
× The implementation plan is not fully justified, as no exchanges take place at the second half of the year
EXAMPLE:
“The overall project will be coordinated by (EU partner) with local co-ordinators at each other site. They will be assisted by group leaders who are experienced in management of large-scale international projects. This arrangement ensures both the efficient use of the experience of senior scientists and the furthering of the project management expertise of coordinators”
B 3.1 Capacities to achieve objectives
Describe the size and expertise within partner/host research groups and departments
Facilities available that are relevant Other relevant support? Other aspects: e.g. Networks available through partners
to disseminate to the wider international community
Duplication from B1 is not an issue, as appropriate
EXAMPLE B 3.2:
An effective project management system is crucial for the successful implementation of the project. The project management and administration will be provided by the following roles and bodies:
Project Manager; Scientific Manager; Dissemination Manager; Work Package Leaders; Partner Representative
B 3.2: Appropriate of Management Plans
• European Charter for Researchers– How will your actions and institutions support
this?• Supportive research environment• Working and training conditions
Proposal is evaluated with this in mind
B4: IMPACT
Weighting = 30% Threshold = 3
B 4.1: Relevance of the proposed partnership to the area of collaboration and for the ERA
B 4.2: Potential to develop lasting collaboration with eligible third country partners, in particular in view of setting-up joint research projects
Impact Evaluation Strengths:
The proposal identified several possible impacts and provided good analysis showing the contributions
The partners are eager to develop lasting collaborations beyond the limit of the proposed programme and many credible opportunities are mentioned
The addressed topic is relevant within the objectives of ERA
The global scientific and technological benefits of the proposal are very relevant to the field
Impact Evaluation Weaknesses:
× The contribution to wider dissemination and exploitation of the research outcomes to extended communities, and in particular industrial communities is not full exploited in the proposal
× It is not clear how the project will be linked with mainstream manufacturers and/or policy makers relevant to the field. Exploitation plans are not fully developed
× The specific contributions of each partner to the area of collaboration are not sufficiently detailed
EXAMPLE:
“The project will bring together researchers across the globe to create a best practice model for XY to be used on a global scale. The partner network will bring together expertise across the consortium and provide a direct benefit to researchers engaged with the project through hosting and exchanging activities. The training and peer support provided through the project will provide a growth in expertise in this limited areas on a global scale, and provide a means by which to further enhance this research area in the future”
EXAMPLE: Relevance to ERA
The final outcome of the project will be recognised published comparison on XY as a profession and it’s policies on a global scale. The publication can be utilised by all and will support the Framework 7 ERA Action Area to enhance knowledge sharing to grow Europe as a knowledge based economy.
EXAMPLE: IMPACT ON RESEARCHERS
“Experience abroad is, more and more, and important criterion in career development. Any excellent science career today has to be international. The project will allow researchers to regularly update and expand their skills and competencies building on networks. Activities will encourage European researchers to stay in Europe and avoid the “brain drain” and at the same time will forge tighter ties between OTC participants, especially a young generation of ESRs, and Europe”
KEY AREAS:
• Demonstrate wide aspects of impact – area of research– Individuals/partners– ERA– Lasting international cooperation
• Remember: MARIE CURIE and IRSES objectives• Link to key documents: Policies for Research areas,
e.g. Country strategies/S&T
Part A
A1: Snapshot of your project (complete by the lead partner)
A2: Partner Organisations (completed by each participant)
A4: Funding request
Integral part of your proposal
Support unit help complete
PART A: A1
• Acronym: 20 characters max.• Proposal title: no longer than 200 characters• Choose a Scientific panel• Abstract: clear – objectives, how, relevance.
Used in evaluation: limit 2000 characters• Similar proposals? – proposal numbers• Flag ethics issues
PART A: A2 Participant details
• Insert PIC: may already have one• Legal, admin and financial• Status of organisation• Person in charge• Authorised legal rep
Scientific Panels
Chemistry (CHE) Social Science and Humanities (SOC) Economic Science (ECO) Engineering & Information Science (ENG) Environment & Geosciences (ENV) Life Sciences (LIF) Mathematics (MAT) Physics (PHY)
Example: Novel medical adsorbents for extracorporeal treatment of life threatening conditionsThis program gives the opportunity to cultivate a high scientific quality consortium consisting of 2 European and 1 third country academic institute, with the aim to sustain and create new collaborative partnerships between EU partners and Ukraine, and transfer knowledge and technologies in one of the most exciting fields of modern biomaterial science. Focusing on the development of extracorporeal methods for toxin removal, for the treatment of many life threatening conditions and chronic conditions, that result in a low quality of patient life.
Partners: UK, France and Ukraine
Duration: 48 months
Funding: €113.400
SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION
IRSES
EPSS: Electronic Proposal Submission Service
• Coordinator registers/edits and uploads forms and submits the proposal
• Registration is required for one proposal for the call chosen.
• Register some time in advance of the deadline
• PIC: Personal Identification Code
• If your organisation has signed an FP7 contract with the Commission then you should have a PIC
Accessing EPS
•Access EPS:
https://www.epss-fp7.org/epss/welcome.jsp•Register via the call: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/people?callIdentifier=FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IRSES
Final Checks
• Ensure you check all eligibility• Correct font size and page limits• Complete Gantt chart• Ensure all forms are completed correctly• Cross check ensure the proposal flows and all
criteria are answered
Proposal
Eligibility
Individual Evaluation
Withdrawn
ineligible
3 experts
Individual Assessment
report
Consensus meeting
Consensus report
Panel Review
Scientific disciplines
Evaluation summary reports
Evaluation
• Assessed by three independent experts
• Overall threshold is 70%
• Evaluators do not make any assumptions or interpretations
OTHER TIPS
• Be clear and concise• Be explicit and not ‘loose’• Be sure that a generalist can understand• Do not assume the evaluator will remember
form previous sections• Highlight important information
Key Success factors • Clarity and quality of the research objectives• Must relate to FP7 and Marie Curie objectives• Demonstrate good rationale and substantiate
assertions• Read carefully the 2011 People Work Programme and
the IRSES Guide for Applicants• European Added Value• Balanced exchanged programme• Timeliness and relevance of the project• Contribution to ERA and European excellence
Timetable
Deadline for submission of proposals
18 January 2012 @ 17:00 Brussels local time
Evaluation of Proposals February 2012
Evaluation Summary reports sent to coordinators (initial information letters
March 2012
Invitation letter to successful coordinators to launch contract negotiations with REA services
April 2012
Letter to unsuccessful applicants From April 2012
Signature of first contracts From July 2012
Useful links• EPSS https://www.epss-fp7.org/epss/welcome.jsp• IRSES call documents:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/people?callIdentifier=FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IRSES
• Successful projects: • http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/projects_en.html• Euraxess: http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index_en.cfm?l=0&12=1• http://ec.europa.eu/research/era/understanding/what/what_is_era_e
n.htm• WMES:
http://www.wmcouncils.gov.uk/west-midlands-european-service• UKRO: National contact point
http://www.ukro.ac.uk/mariecurie/Pages/index.aspx• (model grant agreements, reporting guidelines)
Thank you!
Mandy HeardEuropean Funding Adviser
[email protected] 0121 245 0185 / 07827 894749
www.wmeuropeanservice.org
GOOD LUCK
