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FP7 National Contact Points:Assistance during the proposal
preparation
Friday 31st August, 2012
Anthea FabriFP7 NCP Coordinator
EU Funding …
Am I eligible for Funding?
Participation in FP7 is open to any individual & organisation: Any company, university, research centre, government or other legal entity established in:– a Member State (MS);– Associated Country (AC);– International Cooperation Country;– Industrialised high-income countries - may
participate provided that the minimum conditions have been met.
Conditions for participation
• Minimum condition: at least 3 independent participants from 3 different MS or AC.
• Additional conditions: established in the work programme.
Structure of a Structure of a ProposalProposal
Submission Formalities
• Fixed deadlines:– At 17:00 (Brussels time);– Deadline specified on Work Programme
(different for every call)
• Electronic submission only:– Through the Electronic Proposal
Submission System (EPSS).
Proposal Structure
PART A(Administration
Forms)
PART B (Proposal Content)
Part A …(1/2)
• A1: General information on the Proposal (title, abstract, keywords);
• A2: Information on the consortium – one form per partner (person in charge, contact details, organisation legal status…)
• A3: Cost breakdown (summary of all costs allocated to partners).
Part A …(2/2)
• Online filling of set Forms.• If an organisation already has a
Participant Identification Code (PIC) number, most of the information in the A2 form will appear automatically.
• The PIC number is obtained by registering in the Unique Registration Facility (URF).
Part B (PDF format only) 1/2• Template Form available on EPSS.• Submitted in PDF format only.• Part B – directly linked to the
evaluation criteria.• Section lengths recommended.
Part B 2/2
• B1: Scientific and Technical Quality;• B2: Implementation;• B3: Impact;• B4: Ethical Issues.
How can National How can National Contact Points help Contact Points help you?you?
Malta Council for Science & Technology• As the National Contact Point
Organisation, we offer advice & information on all aspects of FP7.
• Objective: Strengthening Malta’s participation in the FP7 Programme.
• We have appointed an NCP for every thematic & horizontal area in FP7.
• Every local NCP is part of a NCP network at European level.
How can National Contact Points (NCPs) help you?• NCPs are the official providers of advice &
individual assistance in all Member States and Associated Countries.
• National Structures set up & financed by the Government.
• European Commission provides the necessary information, training and act as moderators for trans-national networking.
NCP Support
• Providing high quality support for organisations that wish to participate in FP7 projects.
• Hand-holding participants through all stages from Proposal submission to final reporting.
• Circulating information from the Commission through our database.
• Organising promotional activities, information sessions & training events.
NCP Support
• Provide feedback on your project ideas.
• Help you find partners throughout Europe.
• Advise and assist in funding schemes used in FP7 & administrative procedures including legal and financial issues.
• Assist new actors in “finding their way” through FP7.
How do I find Project How do I find Project Partners?Partners?
How to find the winning team?
• Use your own network!
• Cordis Partner Search Tool
• Key players in FP:– cordis.europa.eu/fp6/projects.html – cordis.europa.eu/fp7 projects_en.html
• FP7 Conferences / Brokerage Schemes
• NCPs!!
The NEW Cordis Partner Search Tool
Finding Entities proposing Projects
What’s in it for What’s in it for you?you?
What’s in it for you? (1/2)
• FP7 provides a unique opportunity to share knowledge, experience and facilities across Europe.
• It helps you get your first pick at licensing patents since all knowledge generated by you during the project is yours!
• It offers the opportunity for Research Institutions to gain a competitive edge through transnational knowledge.
• It increases your international networks and contacts, thus creating synergies and learning from an international arena of other excellent partners.
What’s in it for you? (2/2)
• Offers researchers the opportunity to tackle global research challenge.
• Offers individual researchers the chance to take advantage of development opportunities.
• It enables you to widen your field of expertise, which gives you access to new technologies.
• On a personal level being successful in FP looks good on your CV and Coordinators look for partners that did well in other projects.
• To finance your research idea.
Helpful Tips for Helpful Tips for Success!Success!
for success… 1/3
• Show both Innovation & Exploitation potential.
• Be familiar with the Work Programme.
• Involve experienced partners in your consortium – Critical Mass (balance: expertise, involvement & geographical distribution).
• Partnership & Management must be tailored to suit the project objectives & size by highlighting expertise & achievements.
for success… 2/3
• Make the Proposal compelling for a busy reader – first 5-10 pages are key!
• It helps if you have some members of your staff (not involved in its preparation) to pre-evaluate your Proposal.
• Divide your effort over the Evaluation Criteria: S&T Quality, Implementation, and Impact.
• Think of the finishing touches signalling Quality Work: follow the Part B structure, use clear language and well-organised contents.
for success… 3/3
• Make it easy for the Evaluators to give you high marks! Be clear, to the point & convincing – leave nothing to the imagination! Therefore, make it pleasant for the evaluator to read & comprehend.
• Make the Proposal look attractive use understandable diagrams / graphs / pictures.
• Speak to your NCP!
MCST Scheme: Brokerage Event Support Scheme
Objective of Scheme•To facilitate participation of Maltese entities in FP7 through participation in brokerage events and meetings held in preparation of project proposals.
MCST Scheme: Brokerage Event Support Scheme
Conditions•MCST will reimburse the cost of the flight (capped at €500) together with a flat rate of €100 / night as a contribution to accommodation and subsistence.
MCST Scheme: Brokerage Event Support Scheme
More information:http://www.mcst.gov.mt/fp-funding/news