Toolbox    Overview

1. Call planning

The following information regarding the implementation of joint calls refers to the aforementioned experiences of various ERA-NETs with coordinators in different countries and covering different research topics.

In the past realized joint calls have shown that – respecting the thematic focus or type of funding mode chosen – their implementation comprises the following stages:

1.1 Call process & administration

• 1.1.1 Call administration
• 1.1.2 Overall time frame
• 1.1.3 Submission of proposals
• 1.1.4 Evaluation of proposals
• 1.1.5 Funding modes
• 1.1.6 Financial commitment
• 1.1.7 Funding decision
• 1.1.8 Start of funded projects
• 1.1.9 Monitoring

1.2 Timing of the call

• 1.2.1 Call schedule
• 1.2.2 Overlaps with other calls
• 1.2.3 Fine tuning of call milestones
• 1.2.4 Plan necessary meetings
• 1.2.5 NETWATCH call calendar

1.3 Scope of the call

• 1.3.1 Method for definition of scope
• 1.3.2 Overlaps of topics with other calls
• 1.3.3 Identification of target groups
• 1.3.4 Definition of targeted projects