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1 How to Write a Competitive Proposal for Framework 7 PRESENTER Seán McCarthy Hyperion Ltd sean.mccarthy@hyperion.ie Course Websites Links on 1 Hyperion Ltd, June COURSE CONTENTS Sources of Information on Framework 7 The Research Priorities in Framework 7 Which Countries can Participate in Framework 7 What can be funded in Framework 7? The Legal and Financial Rules of Framework 7 How Proposals are Evaluated How to Write a Competitive Proposal 8 How to start and how to proceed 2 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

2 Copyright Hyperion 2007 This material is copyright of Hyperion Limited No part of this manual may be copied, photocopied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the permission in writing from Hyperion Ltd. Violation of these laws will lead to prosecution. All trademarks,service marks, products or services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are acknowledged by the author. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Every effort has been made to ensure complete and accurate information concerning the material presented in this manual. However Hyperion Ltd cannot be held legally responsible for any mistakes in printing or faulty instructions contained within the manual. The authors appreciate receiving notice of any errors or misprints. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, made with respect to the materials or any information provided to the user herein. Neither the author nor publisher shall be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the contents of this manual 3 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Glossary of Framework 7 Acronyms AC Additional Cost Model FP6 Framework 6 AS Associate State FP7 Framework 7 CFS Certificate on financial statement HLG High Level Group CSA Coordination and Support Action I3 Integrated Infrastructure Initiative CIP Competitiveness+Innovation ProgrammeICPC International Cooperation Partner Country CPF Contract Preparation Form IP Integrated Project CREST Representatives of National Ministries JTI Joint Technology Initiative CSO Civil Society Organisation MS Member State (of the European Union) DG Directorate General (e.g. DG Research) NOE Network of Excellence EAG External Advisory Group OLAF EU Anti-Fraud Office EEIG European Economic Interest Group OMC Open Method of Coordination EC European Commission PESS Proposal Evaluation Software System EOI Expression of Interest PPP Public Private Partnership EP European Parliament R&D Research and Development EPSS Electronic Proposal Submission System RTD Research and Technology Development ERC European Research Council RSFF Risk Sharing Finance Facility ESR Evaluation Summary Report SICA Specific International Cooperation Action ETI Economic and Technological Intelligence SME Small and Medium Sized Enterprise ETP European Technology Platform SP Specific Programme EU European Union SSA Specific Support Action EURAB European Research Advisory Board STREP Strategic Targeted Research Project FC Full Cost Model TP Technology Platform FCF Full Cost Flat Rate Model WP Workprogramme FET4 Future and Emerging Technologies Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

3 COURSE CONTENTS 1 Sources of Information on Framework 7 The Research Priorities in Framework 7 Which Countries can Participate in Framework 7 What can be funded in Framework 7? The Legal and Financial Rules of Framework 7 How Proposals are Evaluated How to Write a Competitive Proposal How to start and how to proceed 5 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 How to Stay up-to-date with Framework 7 OFFICIAL WEBSITES DAILY MONTHLY Magazines + enewsletters OTHERS Cordis News Cordis Rapidus CORDIS Focus R&D Organisations in Brussels EU R&D Associations Research Europe(Commercial) Your organisation s i own FP7 Webpage National Contact Points Register on THE BEST World Class Science (and be known in Brussels) Working as an Expert, Networks, Conferences, Projects.. 6 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

4 Official Website of Framework Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 The Structure of Framework Framework 6 Framework Security+ Call 1 Call Call n 1. Health Call 1 Call 2 Call Call n Funding Schemes Proposal Writing Proposal Evaluation Collaborative Research Rules and Procedures Evaluation Criteria Networks of Excellence Co-ordination/Support Selecting Partners Scientific Excellence Research for SMEs Implementation Marie Curie Fellowship Proposal Guidelines Impact Frontier Research Grant 8 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

5 Example of a Call for Proposals Call title: ICT Call 1 Call identifier: FP7-ICT Date of Publication: 22 nd December 2006 Closure dates: May 8 th 2007 at 17:00 Brussels local time Indicative budget 1019 M Topics Called ICT The network of the future (CP, NoE, CSA) ICT Services and software architectures (CP, NoE, CSA) ICT ICT Support of the networked enterprise (CP, CSA) - - Evaluation Procedures - A one-stage submission procedure will be followed - The general eligibility criteria as set out in Annex 2 Indicative evaluation and contractual timetable: Negotiations to start June/July 2007 Consortia agreements: Participants in all actions resulting from this call are required conclude a consortium agreement. 9 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Structure of a Framework 7 Proposal Part A Official Forms (A1,A2,A3) Partner s details, Proposal Summary, Costs Part B 1. Scientific and/or technical quality relevant to the call 2. Implementation 3I 3. Impact 4. Ethical Issues 5. Consideration of Gender Aspects 10 EPSS Electronic Proposal Submission System

6 Part A Layout Part A1 (Prepared by Ccordinator) Proposal Number Proposal Acronym Proposal Title Duration Call Identifier Activity Codes ABSTRACT (Maximum 2000 words) Part A2:(Prepared by each partner) Name, Address, Status, Person in charge, Similar proposals submitted Part A3: Financial Information GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETION OF PART A 11 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Part B layout Cover Page: Title, Acronym, Funding scheme, Coordinator, Partners Contents Page Proposal Summary Page 1. Scientific and/or technical quality relevant to call 1.1 Concepts and objectives 1.2 Progress beyond the state of the art 13S/T 1.3 methodology and associated work-plan (Maximum 20 pages) 1.3 (i) Overall strategy of the work-plan Coordinator 1.3 (ii) Gantt Chart Manager 1.3 (iii) Breakdown of the work 1.3a Work-package List 1.3b Deliverables List 1.3c Description of each work-package 1.3d Summary effort table 1.3e List of Milestones 1.3 (iv) Pert Chart Risk and Contingency Pla 2. Implementation 2.1 Management Structure and procedures (5 pages) 2.2 Individual Participants (1 page per participant) Each partner 2.3 Consortium as a whole (four pages) 2.4 Resources to be committed (two pages) 3. Impact 3.1 Expected Impacts 3.2 Dissemination of project results, Exploitation of project results, Management of intellectual property 4. Ethical Issues 5. Consideration of gender aspects 12 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

7 COURSE CONTENTS 2 Sources of Information on Framework 7 The Research Priorities in Framework 7 Which Countries can Participate in Framework 7 What can be funded in Framework 7? The Legal and Financial Rules of Framework 7 How Proposals are Evaluated How to Write a Competitive Proposal How to start and how to proceed 13 Hyperion Ltd, June Health Structure of Framework 7 Cooperation 2. Food, agriculture/fisheries, biotechnology 3. Information Communication Technologies 4. Nanosciences + nanotechnologies, Materials+new Production technologies 5. Energy 6. Environment 7. Transport 8. Socio-economic sciences + the humanities 9. Space 10. Security Ideas Frontier Research (European Research Council) People Marie Curie Fellowships Capacities Research Infrastructures SMEs Regions of Knowledge Research Potential Science in Society Inco (Horizontal) Development of Policies SME (Small and Medium Sized Enterprise) 14 Euratom Hyperion ( ) Ltd, June JRC JRC (Joint Research Centre) 2007

8 1. Health Structure of Framework 7 Cooperation 2. Food, agriculture/fisheries, biotechnology 3. Information Communication Technologies 4. Nanosciences + nanotechnologies, Work programme Materials+new Production technologies -Activities 5. Energy - Areas 6. Environment -Topics 7. Transport 8. Socio-economic sciences + the humanities 9. Space 10. Security Ideas Frontier Research (European Research Council) Specific People Programme Marie Curie Fellowships Capacities Research Infrastructures SMEs Regions of Knowledge Research Potential Science in Society Inco (Horizontal) Development of Policies SME (Small and Medium Sized Enterprise) 15 Euratom Hyperion ( ) Ltd, June JRC JRC (Joint Research Centre) 2007 International Cooperation Partner Countries 1. Health Cooperation SICA 2. Food, agriculture and biotechnology SICA 3. Information/communication techno SICA 4. Nanosciences + nanotechnologies, SICA Materials+new Production technologies 5. Energy SICA 6. Environment and climate change SICA 7. Transport SICA 8. Socio-economic sciences + the SICA human INCO Partner Rules Minimum 4 Partners 2 from Member States or Associated States 2 from ICPC Countries* International Cooperation Partner Countries (ICPC) (a) Developing and Emerging Economies (b) Mediterranean Countries (c) Western Balkans (WBC) (d) Eastern European and Central Asian Countries (EECA) 9. Space 10. SecuritySICA 16 SICA (Specific International Cooperation Actions) Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

9 Marie Curie (Individual Fellowships) Research Group + No age limit! 1Proposal Grant European Commission Evaluation Negotiation 3. Fellowship Researcher Fellow named in the proposal 17 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Marie Curie (Networks) Research Group Research Centre OR Enterprise European Commission 1. Proposal Submitted Evaluation Negotiation 2. Grant Awarded 3.Ap pplication 3.Ap pplication 3.Ap pplication 3.Ap pplication Fellows NOT named in the proposal 18 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

10 People (Marie Curie Programme) Activity 1: Initial training of researchers Marie Curie Initial Training Networks (ITN) Activity 2: Life-long Training and Career Development Intra-European Fellowships for Career Development (IEF) European Reintegration Grant (ERG) (NEW)Co-funding of Regional/National/International (COFUND) Activity 3: Industry-Academia partnerships and pathways Industry-Academia Partnership and Pathways (IAPP) 19 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 People (Marie Curie Programme) Activity 4: International Dimension International Outgoing Fellowship for Career Development (IOF) International national Incoming Fellowship (IIF) International Reintegration Grant (IRG) Activity 5: Specific Actions Researchers Nights Awards ERA-MORE Staff Exchange with Neighbourhood Policy Countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine) 20 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

11 COURSE CONTENTS 3 Sources of Information on Framework 7 The Research Priorities in Framework 7 Which Countries can Participate in Framework 7 What can be funded in Framework 7? The Legal and Financial Rules of Framework 7 How Proposals are Evaluated How to Write a Competitive Proposal How to start and how to proceed 21 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Which Countries can Participate in FP7? Member State Third Country Associated Countries Member state of the European Union Not a Member State e.g. USA is a Third Country Countries that make financial contribution to Framework 7 (International agreement) International Cooperation Partner Countries International Organisations Developing and Emerging Economies Mediterranean Countries, Western Balkans Eastern Europe/Central Asian Countries WHO, CERN, EMBL, ESA Details on 22 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

12 Member States of the European Union (2007+) Austria Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Cyprus Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden The Netherlands United Kingdom (Romania and Bulgaria members from 1/1/2007) 23 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Associated Countries Candidate States (June 2007) Turkey International Agreements with EU Norway * Croatia Liechtenstein * Serbia Macedonia(FYROM) Montenegro Iceland * Israel ** Switzerland ** * European Economic Area Agreements ** Bilateral Agreements Agreements on 24 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

13 International Organisation:Examples World Health Organisation (WHO) Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) European University (Florence, Maastricht, Brugges) International European Interest Organisations 25 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 International European Interest Organisations CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research) ESA (European Space Agency) ESO (European Southern Observatory) ENO (European Northern Observatory) EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory) ESRF (European Synchroton Radiation Facility) ILL (Laue-Langevin Instiute) Eureka 26 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

14 Framework 7 Funding for ICPC Countries International Cooperation Partner Countries (ICPC) (a) Developing and Emerging Economies (b) Mediterranean Countries (c) Western Balkans (d) Eastern European and Central Asian Countries (EECA) Cooperation Research Priorities SICA Calls in Research Priorities Capacities People INCO (Horizontal) Incoming International Fellowships Marie Curie Networks Ideas (Frontier) Host in EU/AC: No nationality criterion AC (Associated Country) SICA (Specific International Cooperation Actions) 27 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 International Cooperation Partner Countries Developing Economies African, Pacific, Asia, Latin America Emerging Brazil, Russia, China, India, Mexico and Economies South Africa Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mediterranean Morocco, Palestine administered areas, Partner Countries Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia Western Balkan Countries (WBC) Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina Eastern European and Central Asian Countries (EECA) Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan 28 * Until associated agreement is signed Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

15 EU Scientific Co-operation operation Agreements U.S.A * China Tunisia Canada * India South Korea Australia * South Africa Argentina Morocco Egypt Russia Chile Mexico Brazil Ukraine Oceania Japan* Jordan New Zealand* *USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand Must get their own funding unless essential to the project -or specified in work programme/bilateral agreement (Note: Microsoft (German) is a German Partner) 29 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007? Joint Research Centre ( NB: JRC is part of the European Commission (DG JRC) Institute for Reference Materials and Measurement (IRMM) Institute for Transuranium Elements (ITU) Institute for Energy (IE) Institute for the Protection and Security of the Citizen(IPSC) Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES) Institute for Health and Consumer Protection (IHCP) Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) Five sites in Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain NB: JRC not considered to be from these Member States 30 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

16 COURSE CONTENTS 4 Sources of Information on Framework 7 The Research Priorities in Framework 7 Which Countries can Participate in Framework 7 What can be funded in Framework 7? The Legal and Financial Rules of Framework 7 How Proposals are Evaluated How to Write a Competitive Proposal How to start and how to proceed 31 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Funding Schemes (Grants) in Framework 7 Collaborative Projects (CP) Networks of Excellence (NoE) Co-ordination/Support Actions Marie Curie Fellowships Research for SMEs/Associations Frontier Research Grant Research Projects Integration using Networks Networks, Seminars, Studies Fellowships (PhDs, Post Docs) Solving SME problems Basic/Fundamental Research 32 SME (Small and Medium Sized Enterprise) Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

17 Statistics on Funding Scheme (Estimate only) Minimum Partners Typical Partners Years Typical ** CP Large > 6m CP Small < 3m Networks of Excellence Co-ordination/Support 3 1* m.3-3m Marie Curie Fellowships 1* 1* 3 33k/y Research for SMEs m Frontier Research Grant m CP (Collaborative Project) SME (Small and Medium Sized Enterprise) * In some cases ** Amount specified in call for proposals 33 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Some Strategies for Funding Schemes Coordination and Support Actions CSA (Support) CSA (Coordination) Collaborative Projects Studies Networks Research Strategy Workshops (R&D Roadmap) Collaborative Projects Framework 7 Network of Excellence Collaborative Research Collaborative Research 34 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

18 COURSE CONTENTS Sources of Information on Framework 7 The Research Priorities in Framework 7 Which Countries can Participate in Framework 7 What can be funded in Framework 7? 5 The Legal and Financial Rules of Framework 7 How Proposals are Evaluated How to Write a Competitive Proposal How to start and how to proceed 35 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Grant Agreement and Consortium Agreement Consortium Agreement European Commission Grant Agreement Co-ordinator Partner 1 Partner 2 Grouping Third Parties Partner n Partner = Legal Entity Examples: University Research Centre Enterprise Public Organisation Civil Society Organisation 36 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

19 Rules for Subcontractors European Commission Grant Agreement Consortiu um Agreement Co-ordinator Partner 1 Partner 2 Partner 3 Partner n Subcontract Rules of Subcontractors t - Subcontractor is not a partner - Non-core part of project - Not owner of Intellectual Property - 100% funded (commercial rates) 37 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Key Information on Legal/Finances (FP7) Model Grant Agreement IPR-Help desk Finance Help Desk Financial Guidelines ftp://ftp.cordis.europa.eu/pub/fp7/docs/financialguide_en.pdf DESCA (Simplified Consortium Agreement ) Rules of Participation 38 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

20 COURSE CONTENTS Sources of Information on Framework 7 The Research Priorities in Framework 7 Which Countries can Participate in Framework 7 What can be funded in Framework 7? The Legal and Financial Rules of Framework 7 6 How Proposals are Evaluated How to Write a Competitive Proposal How to start and how to proceed 39 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Two Stage Submission Research Community One Stage Proposal Call for Proposals Registration for Password Password for EPSS Stage 1: Short Proposal Successful Evaluation Stage 2: Full Proposal Proposal Accepted European Commission Automatic Password Evaluate Short Proposal (< 10 pages) Evaluate Full Proposal Evaluation Redress 40 EPSS (Electronic Proposal Submission Software) Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

21 Two Step Evaluation Research Community Call for Proposals Registration for Password Password for EPSS Full Proposal Submitted Rejected Proposals European Commission Automatic Password Step 1 Short Evaluation Rejected Proposals Successful Proposals Evaluation Redress Step 2 Detailed Evaluation 41 EPSS (Electronic Proposal Submission Software) Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Evaluation of FP7 Cooperation Proposals 100 Proposals Eligibility* Science (>3/5) Implementation (>3/5) Impact (>3/5) Maximum 15 Threshold Proposals Prioritise Projects Done by Commission External Evaluators Commission+ Experts Example only 10 Eliminated 50 Eliminated Threshold 20 Eliminated 20 Funded Lists Published (Rejected, Funded, Reserve) * Eligibility Criteria (deadline, number of partners, Form A/B, Funding Scheme, Content) 42 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

22 COURSE CONTENTS Sources of Information on Framework 7 The Research Priorities in Framework 7 Which Countries can Participate in Framework 7 What can be funded in Framework 7? The Legal and Financial Rules of Framework 7 How Proposals are Evaluated 7 How to Write a Competitive Proposal How to start and how to proceed 43 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 How to Judge a Winning Proposal? Profile of Coordinator? (Organisation) Number of previous projects coordinated? Support services +Fi Financial i ladministration? i ti Evaluator or Expert with EC? The Idea? Source of the Idea? Opinion of European Commission? The Plan? Draft of Idea? Funding for Proposal Writing? Partners? Skills Needed? Scientific +Strategic Partners? 44 EC (European Commission) Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

23 Where to Find the Best Partners Best Scientists Academic R&D Networks Experts Journals, Conferences, R&D Committees EU R&D Associations/Networks COST Actions Existing R&D Projects Evaluators, Advisory Groups, etc. Lead Users of Results Enterprises Regulatory Bodies Test Laboratories Standards Groups Strategic Partners New Member States, Third Countries 45 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Where to Find the Best Partners Module 6: How to Find the Best Partners Existing Coordinators/Partners (FP6) EU R&D Associations Technology Platforms ie/technology platforms htm COST Actions Research Conferences CENSTAR Technical Committees Evaluators of Framework 6 Proposals Cordis Marketplace How to Find SME Partners EPISTEP (SMEs in IST ) p NAOMITEC (SMEs in Nano projects) Helping SMEs join IST Projects EPRI-Start SME-Empower Detect IT Help SME Partners join Security Projects Help SMEs join Life Science projects 46 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

24 The Proposal Writing Plan (Call for Proposals) Appoint Proposal Writer Write a One Page Proposal Consortium Meeting (distribution of work) Circulate for Comment Science Implementation Impact Compile Proposal Submit Proposal Summary/official number to NCPs Review by Experts NCP (National Contact Point) 47 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Structure of the One Page Proposal How Summary is Wri itten Official Number (if available) Work Programme + Funding Scheme Title of Proposal + ACRONYM Objective of the Proposal Background Expected Results + Lead Users Phases of the Work How to Prepare Organisations involved and their roles 7 Expected Cost+Duration 8 48 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

25 Background to the Proposal Educate the Evaluator (Facts + Figures) Key Questions to be answered Why bother? (what problem (gap) are you trying to solve?) Is it a European Priority? (Could it be solved at National level?) Is the solution already available (product, service, transfer)? Why now? (What would happen if we did not do this now?) Why you? Have you the best consortium to do this work? 49 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Key Sources of Information for Proposals Europa Search Engine OECD IPTS (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) oecd org (Institute for Prospective Technological Studies) Cost Actions Technology Platforms White Paper Green Paper Technology Platforms e/ ec o ogy p o Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

26 5 Questions (Example 1) Development of an Infrared Sensor to Measure Hydrocarbons in Water In 1999 the European Commission published the Water Framework Directive (COM 2000/60). Annex 1 of this legislation l lists 11 parameters that t must be continuously monitored to meet the legislation. One of these parameters is hydrocarbon. The sensors that are used today to monitor hydrocarbons in water are laboratory based, they require regular calibration and are operated by specialist personnel. The sensors cost over 3000 each and can measure to an accuracy of 2000 parts per billion (ppb). If the legislation is enforced it will cost water companies throughout Europe hundreds of missions of euros to monitor this one parameter. The aim of this proposal is to develop a low cost infrared sensor that can monitor hydrocarbons to meet the legislation. The proposed sensor will be located in the water system and will provide continuous signals to a central control unit. The estimated cost of the sensor will be less than 50 euro per sensor and it will measure to an accuracy of 1000 ppb. 51 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Exercise 2 (Background to Framework 7) 1. Check Europa Search Engine for relevant policy reports 2. Check OECD for relevant reports 3. Check IPTS for relevant foresight reports 4. Check for relevant Technology Platforms 5. Check for relevant ERA-Net projects Search on 6. Check COST Action Reports on org/ 7. Did the EC fund any R&D Conferences in your area 52 Exercises online on Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

27 Questions to Assess Impact What will come out of your project ( Expected Results ) Who will use these results? ( Lead User ) How will the Lead User use the results? How do you plan to tell the Lead Users about the results? Who will fund the transfer of the results to the Lead Users? What further development (steps) will be needed? 53 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Potential Impact of Hydrocarbex Project Expected Results, Lead Users and Exploitation/Dissemination Plan, A technical prototype of an infra-red sensor that will measure hydrocarbons in water: The sensor is expected to measure to an accuracy of 1,000 ppb (parts per billion) and will cost less than 50 to manufacture. A detailed design specification of the sensor will be published. This will enable design engineers to build and test prototypes of the sensor. The document will also be used in patent applications. A calibration curve for the sensor based on 150 hours of tests will be produced. This is essential to the product development engineers for further development of the commercial prototype and the reproduction of a range of test sensors for future pilot applications. The lead users will be design engineers in companies that design and manufacture sensors for the water industry. One of the partners (Capital Controls Ltd., UK) will define the industry requirements and will test the sensor in their laboratory and in a pilot test site on the river Severn, UK. The results will be disseminated to the water sensor industry through SWIG (Sensors in Water Industry Group). Factual Data to upgrade the Hydrocarbex Index (ISO TC147): The factual data will be used to upgrade ISO TC147 so that the standard can be used for infrared sensors. The Scientific Coordinator of the project is a member of the Technical Committee of ISO TC147. This will ensure an efficient transfer of the results from the project to the Technical Committee. 54

28 TITLE The title should be based on the main deliverable Development of a Sensor to Measure Hydrocarbons in Water ACRONYM: Must make sense e.g. Hydrocarbex Sensor Title could be used in a sentence + self explanatory The TITLE is usually written last OBJECTIVE A short clear description of the proposed work 55 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Proposal Writing Plan Appoint Proposal Writer Write a One Page Proposal Circulate for Comment Consortium Meeting (distribution of work) Workpackages Management Exploitation etc. Compile Proposal Review by Experts Submit Proposal + send summary/official number to NCPs NCP (National Contact Point) 56 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

29 Division of Work Template (Part A&B) Job to be Done Person Responsible Deadline PART A A1 Summary Coordinator A2 Partner Details All Partners A3 Summary Cost Coordinator PART B 1 Science 2 Implementation 3 Impact Template on 57 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Division of Scientific Work Work Package WP1 WP2 WP3 WP4 WP5 WP6 WP7 WP8 Title of Workpage Writer Contributors Template on 58 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

30 Figure 11.1 Proposal Writing Plan Appoint Proposal Writer Write a One Page Proposal Circulate for Comment Consortium Meeting (distribution of work) Workpackages Management Exploitation etc. Compile Proposal Review by Experts Submit Proposal + send summary/official number to NCPs NCP (National Contact Point) 59 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Checking the Proposal Document Where? Name of Expert Proposal Summary NCP Proposal Summary Commission? Pre-screening Consultant Scientific Part Scientific Expert Implementation Management Expert Financial Part Finance Department Legal Issues Legal Expert Responsible Person Coordinator Template on 60 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

31 COURSE CONTENTS Sources of Information on Framework 7 The Research Priorities in Framework 7 Which Countries can Participate in Framework 7 What can be funded in Framework 7? The Legal and Financial Rules of Framework 7 How Proposals are Evaluated How to Write a Competitive Proposal 8 How to start and how to proceed 61 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 How to Proceed Science Clarify your scientific niche within a niche Promote expertise through EU conferences Networking Identify projects already funded in your area Join relevant EU R&D Associations/Networks Understand the Process Identify Work Programmes/Funding Scheme Evaluate Framework 7 Proposals 62 EC (European Commission) EU (European Union) Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

32 A Researcher s Strategy for Framework 7 Excellent Science Excellent Partners Excellent Plan (Implementation) Excellent Results (Impact) Follow Framework 7 Guidelines 63 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 COURSE PRESENTER Seán McCarthy, Hyperion Ltd sean.mccarthy@hyperion.ie Hyperion Ltd, June 2007

33 Background: Sean McCarthy PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Cork, Ireland) Written over 150 proposal for Framework programmes Partner in over 60 Framework contracts (Coordinated 16) Evaluator in 10 different Framework programmes Four Financial Audits Involved in Framework 1,2,3,4,5,6 and now 7 Today only trains. Does not participate in Framework Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Research Centres where Hyperion s courses were presented. Tromso Bodoe Rouvaneimi Trondheim Oulu Iceland Bergen Lulea Jyvskyla Kajania Belfast Umea Joannsu Galway Edinburgh Oslo Limerick Dublin Turku Helsinki Stockholm Bangor Foulum Cork Nottingham Tartu Tallin Copenhagen Goteburg Plymouth Petten Riga Hamburg Potsdam Bielfeld Eindhoven Poznan Vilnius Rennes Lille Stuttgart Warsaw Rennes Dresden Paris Munich Liberec Porto Bordeaux Bern Cracow Zurich Pamplona Grenoble Pardubice Geneva Vienna Quimbra Chambery Brno Lugano Graz Lisbon Montpellier Bologna Bolzano Ljubljana j Budapest Girona Trento Madrid Osijek Faro Florence Rieja Zagreb Busteen Almeria Valencia Belgrade Bucharest Split Pula Poznan Skopje Istanbul Ankara Moscow 66 Hyperion Ltd, June 2007 Malta Cyprus Izmir