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The European Research Council Séminaire ERC 13 fév 2007– Université Catholique de Louvain

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1. 1st call for proposals

2. Grant Agreement

3. Applicant services

OverviewOverview

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ERC Grant Schemes – 1st callERC Grant Schemes – 1st call

Only one grant scheme is available:

ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grant scheme (ERC Starting Grant) 1st call for proposals published, deadline 25 April 2007

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ERC Starting GrantERC Starting Grant(ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grant )(ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grant )

support researchers at the start of their independent research career and establishing or consolidating their own independent research team (or research programme)

provide a structure for transition from working under a supervisor to an independent research leader

~100’000 – 400’000 Euro per grant per year

for up to 5 years, i.e. ~500’000-2’000’000 Euro per Grant ~ €300M per call (~ ⅓ of ERC annual budget, annual calls)

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ERC Starting GrantERC Starting GrantRequirementsRequirements

PI 2-9 years since completion of PhD: Special circumstances

will be taken into account, such as maternity/paternity leave, military/civil service (+3 years max.)

PI and team members Any nationality One ERC Grant per investigator only may be active at any

one time

Hosting institution of the PI Located in a EU member state or associated country Intra-European grant portability allowed

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ERC Starting GrantERC Starting GrantSubmission of ProposalsSubmission of Proposals

Two-step application procedure (risk of oversubscription)

1st stage - Outline Proposal: max 8 Pages

2nd stage – Full Proposal: max 16 Pages

Electronic Submission (via EPSS)

Pre-registration (via EPSS) Providing ERC with indication on number & area of

proposals

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ERC Starting GrantERC Starting GrantProposal Components (1)Proposal Components (1)

CV + self-evaluation + funding ID (3 / 4 pages)

Description of research project (4 / 10 pages)

Description of scientific environment + resources (1 / 2 pages)

Note: Recommended level for funding and duration of the grant will be based on the information above.

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ERC Starting GrantERC Starting GrantProposal Components (2)Proposal Components (2)

Ethics Stage 1: - Ethics checklist

Stage 2: - Detailed information (if necessary)

Supporting documents: Stage 1: - Expression of Support of the Host

Stage 2: - Commitment of the Host

- Documents proving eligibility (PhD, etc.)

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ERC Starting GrantERC Starting GrantProposal Components (3)Proposal Components (3)

A forms A1: Proposal and PI Information, ERC Review

Panel, Keywords, Abstract, Data on PI and Administrative Official

A2: Hosting Institution Information

A3: Budget – Financial Information, Cost Break-down, Requested Grant

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Allocation to Panels

Reading and Assessment by Panel members

Panel meetings

Proposals retained for stage 2

Proposals submitted

Reading by Remote Referees

Proposals resubmitted

Interviews of applicants

Panel meetings

Panel chairs meetings

Proposals selected

ERC Submission, Evaluation ERC Submission, Evaluation and Selection Processand Selection Process

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ERC Starting Grant ERC Starting Grant 20 peer review panels in 3 domains20 peer review panels in 3 domains

Area 1: Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Universe and Earth Sciences (8 panels)

Area 2: Biological and Life Sciences (7 panels)

Area 3: Social Sciences and Humanities (5 panels)

- Each panel consists of one Panel Chair and 10-12 panel members

- Panel Chair oversees evaluation process for the proposals assigned to his/her panel in collaboration with the ERC staff

- The Panel Chair gives high level stamp of credibility and visibility to the whole evaluation process

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ERC Starting Grant ERC Starting Grant Panel Structure per Area (I)Panel Structure per Area (I)

1. Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Universe and Earth Sciences (8 panels)

Panel PE1 - Mathematical foundations

Panel PE2 - Fundamental constituents of matter

Panel PE3 - Condensed matter in physics and chemistry

Panel PE4 - Material and chemical sciences

Panel PE5 - Information and communication

Panel PE6 - Engineering sciences

Panel PE7 - Universe science

Panel PE8 - Earth system science

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ERC Starting Grant ERC Starting Grant Panel Structure per Area (II)Panel Structure per Area (II)

2. Biological and Life Sciences (7 panels)

Panel LS1 - Molecular, cellular and developmental biology

Panel LS2 - Genetics, genomics, bioinformatics and systems biology

Panel LS3 - Organismic physiology, including infection and immunity

Panel LS4 -Neurosciences

Panel LS5 - Evolutionary, population and environmental biology

Panel LS6 - Medical and health science research

Panel LS7 - Applied Life Sciences, biotechnology and bioengineering

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ERC Starting Grant ERC Starting Grant Panel Structure per Area (III)Panel Structure per Area (III)

3. Social and Human Sciences (5 panels)

Panel SH1 - Individuals and organisations

Panel SH2 - Institutions, behaviour, values and beliefs

Panel SH3 - The human mind and its complexity

Panel SH4 - Cultures and cultural diversity

Panel SH5 - The study of the past and of cultural artefacts

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11stst Call in Brief Call in Brief

ERC Starting Grants only What? Any field of science, engineering and scholarship Who? Principal Investigator (Individual Team) + Hosting

Organisation By when ? Deadline Stage 1 submission: April 25, 2007 How? Consult « ERC Guide for Applicants » Note:

Submission via EPSS only (no regular paper submission) Respect page limits and format Indicate keywords describing the subject area (panel assignment) Stage 2 submission: on invitation only if stage 1 proposal evaluated

positively

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1. 1st call

2. Grant Agreement

3. Applicant services

OverviewOverview

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7th Framework Programme7th Framework Programme

CooperationIdeasPeopleCapacities

Funding schemes

• Support for ‘frontier’ research

• Coordination and Support Actions

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Eligibility criteriaEligibility criteria

Principal Investigator and team members: Nationality is not relevant.

Host organisation of the PI:To be located in Member Stateor Associated State.

Frontier ResearchProjects:All fields of scienceare eligible(investigator-driven, bottom-up).

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ERCGrant Agreement

ERCGrant Agreement

Amendment SupplementaryAgreement

SupplementaryAgreement

SupplementaryAgreement

SupplementaryAgreement

Accessionforms

ERC Grant Agreement ERC Grant Agreement « « Support forSupport for frontier research » (1)frontier research » (1)

Amendment

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ERC Grant Agreement ERC Grant Agreement « « Support forSupport for frontier research » (2)frontier research » (2)

Core grant

Article 2: Principal Investigator (PI)

• Reference to supplementary agreement between the PI and the

beneficiary hosting and engaging him / her;

• Supplementary agreement lists the main points establishing the

relations between the PI and the beneficiary.

Article 4: Reporting

• Parallel streams for the scientific reporting and the financial management reporting.

Annex I

Description of work (including financial information): based on the proposal text taking up the results of the evaluation.

Annex II

Article II.2 Specific performance obligations of thebeneficiary

Article II.3 Specific performance obligations of theprincipal investigator

Article II.4 Reports

Article II.15 Identification of direct and indirectcosts

Article II.16 Upper funding limits

Article II.34 Approval of amendments & termination

• For activities supported by frontier research actions, the Community contribution may reach a maximum of 100% of the total eligible costs.

• The indirect costs may be reimbursed bya flat-rate of 20% of the total direct eligible costs, excluding the direct eligible costs for subcontracting and the costs of resources made available by third parties which are not used on the premises of the beneficiary.

Annex III

ERC Accession form for other beneficiaries.

Annex IV

Financial statement form

Annex V

Terms of reference for the certification of costs and on the methodology.

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ERC Grant Agreement  ERC Grant Agreement   « « Support forSupport for frontier research » (3)frontier research » (3)

Direct eligible costs, such as Personnel costs Equipment costs Consumables Travel and subsistence costs Publication costs

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ERC Grant Agreement  ERC Grant Agreement   « « Support forSupport for frontier research » (4)frontier research » (4)

Non-eligible costs, in particular Any identifiable indirect taxes, such as VAT or duties Interest owed Provisions for possible future losses or charges Exchange losses Costs declared, incurred or reimbursed in respect of

another Community project Costs related to return of capital Debt and debt service charges Excessive or reckless expenditure

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1. 1st call

2. Grant Agreement

3. Applicant services

OverviewOverview

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Specific text of “Call for Proposals”

ERC Work Programme 2007

ERC Guide for Applicants

ERC Grant agreement

Other:

ERC Guide for Grant Holders

ERC Guide for Peer Reviewers

ERC Rules on submission, evaluation, selection and award procedures

DocumentationDocumentation

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Applicants Services

• ERC National Contact Pointsinform, raise awareness and provide advice on ERC funding opportunities, application, follow-up

• ERC helpdesksupport to ERC NCPs

• EPSS helpdesktechnical support on electronic proposal submission

• ERC website: http://erc.europa.euNews Alert, Publicity Material

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