HORIZON 2020 STEPHEN FOX FOR KEELE UNIVERSITY 26 TH FEBRUARY
2014 Slide 2 2 Slide 3 H2020 The main differences from FP7 3
bringing together of research and innovation in a single programme
focusing on multidisciplinary societal challenges which the
European citizens face simplifying the participation of all
companies, universities, and other institutes in all EU countries
and beyond Slide 4 4 Slide 5 The 3 basic goals 5 Excellent Science
Industrial Leadership Societal Challenges Slide 6 KEY MESSAGES 6
Very much stronger emphasis on bringing IN SMEs Research for
innovation needs to be able to demonstrate impact and close to
market activities H2020 to be policy rather than science driven
Trying to avoid divide between research and innovation with greater
integration between the two Different ways of funding projects
which will address the fundamental challenges Need to translate
knowledge into impact (Anne Glover -Barosso's special scientific
adviser) Slide 7 7 Slide 8 Four ways to get into H2020 8 Topics SME
instrument Marie Sklodowska Curie ERC Slide 9 areas of interest for
you 9 Societal Challenges Secure, clean and efficient energy
Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials Leadership in
enabling industrial technologies - energy efficient Buildings Work
programmes now agreed for 2014 and 2015 Slide 10 Types of actions
10 Research & Innovation actions Innovation Co-ordination
ERANET SME Instrument Slide 11 Funding 11 100% funding for
universities + 25% overhead Slide 12 Deadlines 12 For 2014 almost
too late -deadlines: 20 th March, 1 st April7th May 5 th June For
2015 start now for deadlines: March and June 2015, Slide 13 What
makes a good project? Getting ready Slide 14 Strong consortium
ESSENTIAL that partners work COLLABORATIVELY to develop and deliver
the project planning meetings and conference calls Project should
build capacity for partners developing learning and skills Each
partner should have clearly defined roles 14 Slide 15 How do you
find partners? 15 TO LEAD or JOIN? Use your own networks and
contacts Initiate partner search Use ERRIN and other similar
network organisations Slide 16 When to start for 2015 16 NOW Do not
wait The best bids are usually those which have taken long time in
gestation Slide 17 Essential Elements of bid Show evidence that
your EU collaboration will lead to greater benefits Explain the EU
added value of your proposal and policy context What is the IMPACT?
Ensure your proposal 100% matches the priorities in the programme
Check that your proposal does not duplicate existing projects but
you can build on previous work 17 Slide 18 Keep it clear and simple
The proposal must be easy to understand Be clear about the
objectives of your proposal Ensure the Work Programme delivers your
objectives in a well managed, detailed cost-effective programme of
actions Ensure measurable impact within and after project duration.
What are your indicators? LOOK AT THE AWARD CRITERIA again and
again! 18
