Nanotechnologies C/TC 352 Date: 2013-11-25 Doc. Number: N 308 Secretary Patrice CONNER Direct line : + 33 (0)1 41 62 84 44 patrice.conner@afnor.org Assistant: Karine GUERCY Direct line: + 33 (0)1 41 62 86 07 karine.guercy@afnor.org Co-secretary Tomas VELAT Direct line : +420 221 802 168 velat@unmz.cz Assistant: Pavel DANIHELKA Direct line: + 420 597 322 822 danihelka@unmz.cz Horizon 2020 - Call for Evaluators of Projects FOLLOW UP For answer as soon as possible Following the adoption of Horizon 2020 by the European Parliament on November 21, 2013, the European Commission launched on November 22, 2013 a new call for independent experts who are needed to evaluate proposals for EU funding and for other activities such as monitoring, programme evaluation and policy development. The objective is to ensure that EU grants for research are awarded only to the best research and innovation proposals. Experts are requested in Nanotechnologies. Interested candidates (individuals or Organisations) are invited to file their application online as soon as possible in preparation for the first project proposal evaluations, which will start in 2014. COMMTARIES/ DECISIONS Should you be already registered as an evaluator do not forget to tick the Horizon 2020 box in the registration platform and update your expertise (e.g. standardization). The experts work will be different from and complementary to the tasks of the Horizon 2020 Advisory Groups (see N 305). Reminder on Horizon 2020: EU's next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, from 2014 to 2020 with a budget of nearly EUR 80 billion. Replaces FP7 (from 2007 to 2013 with a budget of EUR 55 billion). Covers a whole range of activities in the fields of science and technology, innovation, social sciences and humanities, ethics, gender, communication, project management and more. Approximately 100 published calls and 40,000 proposals expected per year. Direct link: http://ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020/index_en.cfm C/TC 352 Secretary underlined some parts in yellow. SOURCE C/TC 352 Secretariat Association Française de Normalisation 11, rue Francis de Pressensé http://www.afnor.fr SIRET 775 724 818 00205 F 93 571 La Plaine Saint Denis cedex
Horizon 2020: Experts wanted for biggest EU research programme yet - Press Release - Research & Innovation - European Commission Page 1 of 2 European Commission - Research & Innovation News alert Horizon 2020: Experts wanted for biggest EU research programme yet Brussels, 22 November 2013 Ahead of the start of Horizon 2020, the new EU research and innovation programme, the European Commission has today launched a new call for independent experts. Experts are needed to evaluate proposals for EU funding and for other activities such as monitoring, programme evaluation and policy development. Interested candidates are invited to file their application online as soon as possible in preparation for the first project proposal evaluations, which will start in 2014. European Research, Innovation and Science Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn said: "We need the very best experts from research, industry and elsewhere to make sure that only the very best and most innovative projects are funded. This call is part of the Commission's commitment to draw on the widest possible pool oftalent and experience for Horizon 2020." In addition to researchers and academics, the European Commission is aiming to substantially increase the number of specialists from the commercial and business communities. Horizon 2020 covers a whole range of activities in the fields of science and technology, innovation, social sciences and humanities, ethics, gender, communication, project management and more. This call is open to those of any nationality with a high level of expertise in the relevant fields of research and innovation. The objective is to ensure that EU grants for research are awarded only to the best research and innovation proposals. With approximately 100 published calls and 40,000 proposals expected per year, and the need to support projects throughout their lifecycle from research to innovation, the quest for excellence remains the top priority of Horizon 2020. http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=newsalert&year=2013&na=na-221113 25/11/2013
Horizon 2020: Experts wanted for biggest EU research programme yet - Press Release - Research & Innovation - European Commission Page 2 of 2 Independent experts who registered under the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development are invited to declare their interest in being considered for Horizon 2020 assignments and update their area of expertise in line with the new set of Horizon 2020 specialist fields. The experts work will be different from and complementary to the tasks of the Horizon 2020 Advisory Groups, who are instead responsible for highquality advice to the European Commission when preparing the Horizon 2020 work programmes. The call for expression of interest will remain open for the lifetime of Horizon 2020. The support services (FAQ as well as the Research Enquiry Service for general enquiries and the IT helpdesk for technical matters) are accessible from the online registration platform. Further details on the type of expertise sought are set out in the Participant Portal. Background Horizon 2020, the EU's next programme for research and innovation, will run from 2014 to 2020 with a budget of nearly EUR 80 billion (current prices adjusted for inflation). It replaces the Seventh Framework Programme for Research (FP7), which ran from 2007 to 2013 with a budget of around EUR 55 billion. The Horizon 2020 Programme aims to foster ideas, growth and jobs for Europe's future. It breaks from the past by bringing together all existing support for research and innovation, including the innovation-related activities of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme and the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), into one single funding programme. Horizon 2020: http://ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020/index_en.cfm Contacts: Michael Jennings, Tel. +32 229 633 88 Twitter: @ECSpokesScience Inmaculada Martinez Garcia Tel. +32 229 873 03 http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=newsalert&year=2013&na=na-221113 25/11/2013
22.11.2013 Official Journal of the European Union C 342/3 V (Announcements) ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES EUROPEAN COMMISSION Call addressed to individuals for the establishment of a database of prospective independent experts to assist Commission services with tasks in connection with Horizon 2020 the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2013/C 342/03) Notice is hereby given of the launch of a call addressed to individuals for the establishment of a database of prospective independent experts to assist Commission services with tasks in connection with Horizon 2020 the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) ( 1 ) and its specific programme (Horizon 2020 framework programme), and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020 the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (the Euratom Programme ), (collectively Horizon 2020 ) and the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) ( 2 ). Information on the modalities and how to apply as a prospective expert for this call is available through the European Commission Participant Portal website (http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/ experts). ( 1 ) Not yet published in the Official Journal. This call is published before the expected adoption and entry into force of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. The call will, therefore, only take full effect after the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme has entered into force. It may be verified that the provisions concerning independent experts have not undergone any substantial change. The publication of the call, anticipating the adoption of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, shall not give rise to any claim against the Commission. ( 2 ) Council Decision 2008/376/EC of 29 April 2008 on the adoption of the Research Fund of the RFCS and on the multiannual technical guidelines for this programme, OJ L 130, 20.5.2008, p. 7.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GERAL FOR RESEARCH & INNOVATION Announced at OJ C342/03 of 22 November 2013 Call addressed to individuals for the establishment of a database of prospective independent experts to assist Commission services with tasks in connection with Horizon 2020 the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 1. The Commission hereby invites applications from individuals with a view to establishing a database of independent experts who could be called on in connection with the: - Horizon 2020 the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 1 (2014-2020) and its specific programme (Horizon 2020 framework programme), and - Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020 the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (the "Euratom Programme"), (collectively "Horizon 2020") and - Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) 2 2. Subject to the applicable criteria and procedures established by the rules for the participation and dissemination of results in Horizon 2020 the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)", the Commission and, where appropriate, funding bodies may appoint independent experts to advise on or assist with the: (a) evaluation of proposals; (b) monitoring of the implementation of actions carried out under Horizon 2020 as well as of previous Research and/or Innovation Programmes; (c) implementation of Union research and innovation policy or programmes including Horizon 2020, as well as the achievement and functioning of the European Research Area; (d) evaluation of Research and Innovation Programmes; (e) design of the Union s research and innovation policy including the preparation of future programmes. 3. To this end, the Commission hereby invites individuals to apply as prospective independent experts via the "Participant Portal" in order to be included in its database of experts. 1 Not yet published in the Official Journal. This call is published before the expected adoption and entry into force of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. The call will, therefore, only take full effect after the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme has entered into force. It may be verified that the provisions concerning independent experts have not undergone any substantial change. The publication of the call, anticipating the adoption of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, shall not give rise to any claim against the Commission. 2 Council Decision 2008/376/EC of 29 April 2008 on the adoption of the Research Fund of the RFCS and on the multiannual technical guidelines for this programme, OJ L 130/7, 20.5.2008, p. 7 1
However, the Commission or the relevant funding body is not bound to appoint only experts registered in this database. It may select in a transparent manner any individual expert with the appropriate skills not included in the database, if deemed appropriate and in duly justified cases. The Commission or the relevant funding body may call upon the advice of advisory bodies for the appointment of independent experts. In the case of ERC frontier research grants, experts shall be appointed on the basis of a proposal from the Scientific Council of the ERC. 4. Independent experts shall be chosen on the basis of skills, experience and knowledge appropriate to carry out the tasks assigned to them. Prospective independent experts are expected to have a high level of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: - 'European Research Council (ERC)'; - 'Future and Emerging Technologies (FET)'; - 'Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions on skills, training and career development'; - 'Research infrastructures (including e-infrastructures)'; - 'Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies': 'Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)'; 'Nanotechnologies'; 'Advanced materials'; 'Biotechnology'; 'Advanced manufacturing and processing'; 'Space'; - 'Access to risk finance (debt or equity financing)'; - 'Innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)'; - 'Health, demographic change and wellbeing'; - 'Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bio-economy'; - 'Secure, clean and efficient energy'; - 'Smart, green and integrated transport'; - 'Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials'; - 'Europe in a changing world inclusive, innovative and reflective societies; - 'Secure societies protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens'; - 'Spreading excellence and widening participation'; - 'Science with and for society'. Expertise will also be required on cross cutting issues such as: - International cooperation in science and technology, 2
- Administration, management or evaluation of research and innovation projects, programmes or policies, - Innovation (technological as well as non-technological), including social innovation, innovation processes and management, - Business management, with expertise in product/service management, marketing, investment and financial instruments (e.g. equity and debt financing), etc. particularly with regard to innovative SMEs, - Use of the results of research and innovation projects, dissemination knowledge transfer and intellectual property rights, - Socio-economic sciences and humanities, including societal and economic impact and risk assessment, - Responsible research and innovation, including public engagement, science education, - Gender equality and gender content of research, - Research career development, doctoral training and enhancement of skills, - Ethics in research (e.g. human protection, involvement of children/vulnerable populations, data protection, animal welfare, environment protection, international cooperation, misuse/malevolent use, research integrity, etc.), - Programme monitoring and evaluation, - Research and innovation policy - Sustainable development - Communication Prospective independent experts shall also have appropriate language skills for the tasks to be carried out. 5. All exchanges with independent experts, including the conclusion of contracts for their appointment and any amendment thereto, shall be carried out through the electronic exchange systems set up in accordance with Article 287(4) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 1268/2012 3. By submitting their application via the website address mentioned in paragraph 6, independent experts agree to accept using the electronic exchange system for interactions with the Commission or the relevant funding body. All communication made through the electronic exchange system (including signature of the contract, amendments, notifications, requests for payment, etc.) are considered equivalent to paper document, shall be admissible as evidence in legal proceedings, shall be deemed to be the original of the document and shall enjoy legal presumption of its authenticity and integrity, provided it does not contain any dynamic features capable of automatically changing it. The electronic signatures shall have the equivalent legal effect of handwritten signatures. 6. Applications may only be submitted via the online electronic exchange system available at the following website address: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/experts. Early application is encouraged, as the Commission or relevant funding body shall make use of 3 Rules of Application of Regulation (EU, EURATOM) No. 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union. 3
the database of independent experts for its first proposal evaluation sessions under Horizon 2020, expected for the beginning of 2014. Experts who already registered in the database of independent experts drawn up for the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme and who wish to apply for Horizon 2020, are invited to access the following website, declare their interest in being considered for Horizon 2020 assignments, and duly update their area of expertise in line with the new set of Horizon 2020 specialist fields and pre-defined areas: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/experts. In order for applications to be accessible to the relevant services for calling on the assistance of experts under Horizon 2020, all sections should be duly updated and completed. Areas of expertise and professional experience should be adequately detailed and documented. An application is considered complete once confirmed as valid in the online electronic exchange system. The personal data collected in the context of the present call will be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data. 7. For reasons of transparency and in line with the objectives of the European Research Area, the Commission may authorise access to its database of prospective independent experts to public research funding bodies from the Member States and countries associated to Horizon 2020 and entities set up involving the EU in in joint research programmes with Member States, on condition that the experts concerned have given their prior agreement in the online application form. The names of experts appointed in a personal capacity, who have assisted the Commission or other funding bodies in the implementation of Horizon 2020 Framework Programme shall be published together with their area of expertise, at least once a year on the Commission s website or that of the relevant funding body. Such information shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 45/2001 4. 8. To ensure the independence of the work that they are called upon to perform in their capacity as 'independent experts', prior to the signature of their contract, they will be required to attest that they agree to abide by the terms of the code of conduct (including confidentiality aspects) in the electronic exchange system. In particular, they will be required to sign a declaration certifying that there is no conflict of interest at the time of contracting and that they undertake to inform the Commission or the relevant funding body if any conflict should arise in the course of their duties. In cases where independent experts have to deal with classified information, the appropriate security clearance shall be required before appointment. 9. The Commission or the relevant funding body shall take appropriate measures to seek a balanced composition within the expert groups and evaluation panels in terms of various skills, experience, and knowledge, geographical diversity and gender 5, depending on the situation in the field of the action. Where appropriate, the private-public sector balance shall also be sought. 10. The Commission or the relevant funding body will implement appropriate mechanisms to ensure a reasonable rotation of independent experts for evaluations from one year to the next. 4 Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data 5 The policy of the Commission is one of equal opportunities for women and men. In this context, the Commission has set itself a target of 40% of the under-represented sex in evaluation panels and expert groups. In order to achieve this target, it will particularly encourage applications from suitably qualified women. 4
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GERAL FOR RESEARCH & INNOVATION Announced at OJ C342/03 of 22 November 2013 Call addressed to relevant organisations such as research agencies, research institutions, universities, standardisation organisations, civil society organisations or enterprises for the establishment of a database of prospective independent experts to assist Commission services with tasks in connection with Horizon 2020 the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 1. The Commission hereby invites relevant organisations such as research agencies, research institutions, universities, standardisation organisations, civil society organisations or enterprises with an active interest in the performance of research and technological development (RTD) to submit lists of prospective independent experts who could be called on in connection with the: - Horizon 2020 the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 1 (2014-2020) and its specific programme (Horizon 2020 framework programme), and - Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020 the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (the "Euratom Programme"), (collectively "Horizon 2020 ") and - Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) 2 2. Subject to the applicable criteria and procedures established by the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions and dissemination of results in Horizon 2020 the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)", the Commission and, where appropriate, funding bodies may appoint independent experts to advise on or assist with the: (a) evaluation of proposals; (b) monitoring of the implementation of actions carried out under Horizon 2020 as well as of previous Research and/or Innovation Programmes; (c) implementation of Union research and innovation policy or programmes including Horizon 2020, as well as the achievement and functioning of the European Research Area; (d) evaluation of Research and Innovation Programmes; (e) design of the Union research and innovation policy including the preparation of future programmes. 1 Not yet published in the Official Journal. This call is published before the expected adoption and entry into force of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. The call will, therefore, only take full effect after the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme has entered into force. It may be verified that the provisions concerning independent experts have not undergone any substantial change. The publication of the call, anticipating the adoption of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, shall not give rise to any claim against the Commission. 2 Council Decision 2008/376/EC of 29 April 2008 on the adoption of the Research Fund of the RFCS and on the multiannual technical guidelines for this programme, OJ L 130/7, 20.5.2008, p. 7
3. To this end, the Commission hereby invites relevant organisations such as research agencies, research institutions, universities, standardisation organisations, civil society organisations or enterprises to submit lists of proposed independent experts via the "Participant Portal" in order to be included in its database of experts. The proposal of experts coming from institutions, organisations or countries different from the submitter's own institution/organisation is particularly encouraged. Following receipt of the list of proposed experts, the Commission shall contact the proposed experts and invite them to register their details in its database of prospective independent experts established for Horizon 2020. The Commission may select in a transparent manner any individual expert with the appropriate skills not included in the database, if deemed appropriate and in duly justified cases. The Commission or the relevant funding body may call upon the advice of advisory bodies for the appointment of independent experts. In the case of ERC frontier research grants, experts shall be appointed on the basis of a proposal from the Scientific Council of the ERC. 4. Independent experts shall be chosen on the basis of skills, experience and knowledge appropriate to carry out the tasks assigned to them. Prospective independent experts are expected to have a high level of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: - 'European Research Council (ERC)'; - 'Future and Emerging Technologies (FET)'; - 'Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions on skills, training and career development'; - 'Research infrastructures (including e-infrastructures)'; - 'Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies': 'Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)'; 'Nanotechnologies'; 'Advanced materials'; 'Biotechnology'; 'Advanced manufacturing and processing'; 'Space'; - 'Access to risk finance (debt or equity financing)'; - 'Innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)'; - 'Health, demographic change and wellbeing'; - 'Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bio-economy'; - 'Secure, clean and efficient energy'; - 'Smart, green and integrated transport'; - 'Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials'; - 'Europe in a changing world inclusive, innovative and reflective societies; - 'Secure societies protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens'; - 'Spreading excellence and widening participation'; - 'Science with and for society'.
Expertise will also be required on cross cutting issues such as: - International cooperation in science and technology, - Administration, management or evaluation of research and innovation projects, programmes or policies, - Innovation (technological as well as non-technological), including social innovation, innovation processes and management, - Business management, with expertise in product/service management, marketing, investment and financial instruments (e.g. equity and debt financing), etc. particularly with regard to innovative SMEs, - Use of the results of research and innovation projects, dissemination knowledge transfer and intellectual property rights, - Socio-economic sciences and humanities, including societal and economic impact and risk assessment, - Responsible research and innovation, including public engagement, science education, - Gender equality and gender content of research, - Research career development, doctoral training and enhancement of skills, - Ethics in research (e.g. human protection, involvement of children/vulnerable populations, data protection, animal welfare, environment protection, international cooperation, misuse/malevolent use, research integrity, etc.), - Programme monitoring and evaluation, - Research and innovation policy - Sustainable development - Communication Prospective independent experts shall also have appropriate language skills for the tasks to be carried out. 5. Relevant organisations such as research agencies, research institutions, universities, standardisation organisations, civil society organisations or enterprises wishing to submit lists of proposed prospective independent experts are invited to do so via the online electronic exchange system available at the following website address: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/experts. Each list of proposed experts must include: - the full names and titles of the experts proposed - the e-mail address of each of the experts - the research area or group of research areas for which each expert is proposed. Early proposals of experts is encouraged as the Commission or relevant funding body shall make use of the database of independent experts for its first proposal evaluation sessions under Horizon 2020, expected for the beginning of 2014. The personal data collected in the context of the present call will be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000
on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data. 6. All exchanges with independent experts, including the conclusion of contracts for their appointment and any amendment thereto, shall be carried out through the electronic exchange systems set up in accordance with Article 287(4) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 1268/2012 3. By submitting their application via the website address mentioned in paragraph 6, independent experts agree to accept using the electronic exchange system for interactions with the Commission or the relevant funding body. All communication made through the electronic exchange system (including signature of the contract, amendments, notifications, requests for payment, etc.) are considered equivalent to paper document, shall be admissible as evidence in legal proceedings, shall be deemed to be the original of the document and shall enjoy legal presumption of its authenticity and integrity, provided it does not contain any dynamic features capable of automatically changing it. The electronic signatures shall have the equivalent legal effect of handwritten signatures. 7. For reasons of transparency and in line with the objectives of the European Research Area, the Commission may authorise access to its database of prospective independent experts to public research funding bodies from the Member States and countries associated to Horizon 2020 and entities set up involving the EU in in joint research programmes with Member States, on condition that the experts concerned have given their prior agreement in the online application form. The names of experts appointed in a personal capacity, who have assisted the Commission or other funding bodies in the implementation of Horizon 2020 Framework Programme shall be published together with their area of expertise, at least once a year on the Commission s website or that of the relevant funding body. Such information shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 45/2001 4. 8. To ensure the independence of the work that they are called upon to perform in their capacity as 'independent experts', prior to the signature of their contract, they will be required to attest that they agree to abide by the terms of the code of conduct (including confidentiality aspects) in the electronic exchange system. In particular, they will be required to sign a declaration certifying that there is no conflict of interest at the time of contracting and that they undertake to inform the Commission or the relevant funding body if any conflict should arise in the course of their duties. In cases where independent experts have to deal with classified information, the appropriate security clearance shall be required before appointment. 9. The Commission or the relevant funding body shall take appropriate measures to seek a balanced composition within the expert groups and evaluation panels in terms of various skills, experience, and knowledge, geographical diversity and gender 5, depending on the situation in the field of the action. Where appropriate, the private-public sector balance shall also be sought. 10. The Commission or the relevant funding body will implement appropriate mechanisms to ensure a reasonable rotation of independent experts for evaluations from one year to the next. 3 Rules of Application of Regulation (EU, EURATOM) No. 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union. 4 Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data 5 The policy of the Commission is one of equal opportunities for women and men. In this context, the Commission has set itself a target of 40% of the under-represented sex in evaluation panels and expert groups. In order to achieve this target, it will particularly encourage applications from suitably qualified women.
Experts > Profile - Research Participant Portal http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/experts Page 1 of 2 25/11/2013 A to Z Sitemap Search About this site Contact Legal Notice English (en) European Commission> Research & Innovation> Participant Portal> Experts> Welcome Home Funding Documents My Organisations Experts Support LOGIN Login Register your account EXPERT AREA Join the database of independent experts for European research and innovation The European Commission appoints independent experts to assist with research and innovation assignments including the evaluation of proposals, the review of projects and the monitoring of programmes or policies. HELP FOR EXPERTS FAQ Technical help Question about FP7 NEWS FOR EXPERTS H2020 call for expression for interest for experts (11/2013) New calls for expression of interest for individual experts and for organisations to suggest expertswere just published in OJ C342 of 22 New Experts What do the assignments involve? Experts, as peer reviewers, assist in the: - evaluation of research and innovation proposals; - review of research and innovation projects. In addition experts assist in: -monitoringthe progress, outcome and impact of research and innovation programmes as well as giving advice on the shape of future research and innovation activities. Assignments mainly concern research and technological development, falling within the current framework programme (FP7)aimed at improving employment, competitiveness and quality of life in Europe. Who can be an Expert? You have a chance of being selected as an expert if you: have a high level expertise in research or innovation in any scientific and technological field,including managerial aspects; have at least a university degree, and can be available for occasional, short-term assignments.
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