How to submit a ProposalElisabeth COLINET

• Conception Phase

MAIN MILESTONES IN PREPARING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL

• Elaboration Phase

• Submission Phase

• RTD project + bursaries for young researchers from developing countries

• Concerted action/thematic network

• Accompanying measure

• Exploratory awards for SMEs

• Co-operative research project

• Marie Curie individual fellowship

• Marie Curie host fellowship

• Research training networks

• High level scientific conferences

• Support for access to research infrastructure

LIST OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORMS

Conception Phase

• Address key European problemsAddress key European problems

A NEW STRATEGIC APPROACH

• Focus on priority research areasFocus on priority research areas• Mobilise resources at European levelMobilise resources at European level

• European Parliament and Council Decision concerning the fifth EC Framework Programme and Council Decision concerning the fifth Euratom Framework Programme

• Council Decision concerning each Specific programme

• Council Decision concerning the rules for participation and dissemination of research results

Conception Phase

BASE TEXTS

• Euro Info Centres

• CORDIS website for FP V

• Commission Infodesk for FP V

Conception Phase

INFORMATION SOURCES

• Participation

• Content

Elaboration Phase

MAIN ASPECTS IN ELABORATION PHASE

• Work Programme

• Call for Proposals

• Guide for Proposers

• Evaluation Manual

Elaboration Phase

INFORMATION PACKAGE

• Quality

Elaboration Phase

ESTABLISHED PRINCIPLES IN THE EVALUATING PROCESS

• Transparency

• Equality of treatment

• Impartiality

• Efficiency and speed

• Scientific/Technological quality and innovation

Elaboration Phase

CRITERIA TO BE APPLIED BY ALL PROGRAMMES

• Community added value and contribution to EU policies

• Contribution to social objectives

• Economic development and S&T prospects

• Resources, Partnership and Management

• National Contact Points

• CORDIS website for the Specific Programme

• Commission Infodesk for the Specific Programme

Elaboration Phase

INFORMATION SOURCES

Submission Phase

PROPOSAL PREPARATION TOOL

PROTOOL

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Available versions : Windows, MacOs, Solaris, Java.

Submission Phase

PROPOSAL PREPARATION TOOL

PROTOOL

Submission Phase

STRUCTURE OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM FOR A RTD PROJECT

P 1/6

Submission Phase

STRUCTURE OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM FOR A RTD PROJECT

P 2/6

Submission Phase

STRUCTURE OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM FOR A RTD PROJECT

P 3/6

Submission Phase

STRUCTURE OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM FOR A RTD PROJECT

P 4/6

Submission Phase

STRUCTURE OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM FOR A RTD PROJECT

P 5/6

Submission Phase

STRUCTURE OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM FOR A RTD PROJECT

P 6/6

• Eligible partners

Conclusion

KEY RECOMMENDATIONS

• Specific actions and RTD objectives• Selection criteria • Management • Content• Ethical issues• Presentation• Results• Completeness• Partnership• Contract• Competition

Essen, 25-26 February 1999