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3 May 2022

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Is it possible to have calls specifically aimed at women and under-represented groups in a specific thematic area?

It is possible but it needs to be well justified in the proposal so that evaluators see the pertinence/ relevance/ added value of the ...

3 May 2022

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In an ID, is it possible for doctoral students to be recruited simultaneously half time by an academic beneficiary and half-time by a non-academic beneficiary (both located in the same city)?

Unfortunately, it is not possible for the 2021 call, this set-up will be further discussed at Commission level and may be implemented in the ...

3 May 2022

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Is it possible for an Associated partner to be a WP leader?

REA prefers that beneficiaries signing the GA are WP leaders. The consortium must have the technical resources needed to carry out the project (so-called ...

3 May 2022

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Will those applying to the standard DN be penalised during evaluation if they choose not to add a Steering Board and continue to use the old ITN terminology (‘Supervisory Board’ as the governing board)?

This is up to the experts to assess; all networks are highly encouraged to follow what is explained in FAQ n 16721.

3 May 2022

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Is it possible to change the host for the outgoing phase of a Global Fellowship? What are the important things to consider?

It is recommended that at first there is an effort to ensure that the outgoing host respects the agreement – especially if they signed ...

3 May 2022

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Do applicants describe the main issues concerning quality and capacity of participating organisations in B-1 and add more detailed information in B-2 Section 5?

Brief information should be provided in part B1 and more details should be provided in part B2.

3 May 2022

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Is there a maximum number of secondments?

Secondments are not encoded as an associated partner. They should be declared in the specific question at the end of Part A, and detailed ...

3 May 2022

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A researcher who had been added as a secondment host in a MSCA PF application didn’t give their permission beforehand and don’t want to participate. It there a way to report such cases?

Unfortunately, REA cannot intervene to alter a submitted proposal after the call deadline. However, if after the evaluation the proposal reaches the funding threshold, ...

3 May 2022

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Having branches in different countries, what specific country does the budget of an IERO count to? Is there a possibility to choose? Does it have to be the country where the main branch is based?

One single IERO/IO (all branches included) cannot receive more than 40% of the total EC contribution. The country where the IERO is based won’t ...

3 May 2022

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A beneficiary in a consortium is a non-academic organisation that cannot award PhDs. They have a legal agreement with a university to award the PhD on their behalf. What should the university’s role be in the proposal?

The university must be included (either as an associated partner or associated partner linked to a beneficiary) and they must provide a Letter of ...

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Is it possible to have calls specifically aimed at women and under-represented groups in a specific thematic area?

In an ID, is it possible for doctoral students to be recruited simultaneously half time by an academic beneficiary and half-time by a non-academic beneficiary (both located in the same city)?

Is it possible for an Associated partner to be a WP leader?

Will those applying to the standard DN be penalised during evaluation if they choose not to add a Steering Board and continue to use the old ITN terminology (‘Supervisory Board’ as the governing board)?

Is it possible to change the host for the outgoing phase of a Global Fellowship? What are the important things to consider?

Do applicants describe the main issues concerning quality and capacity of participating organisations in B-1 and add more detailed information in B-2 Section 5?

Is there a maximum number of secondments?

A researcher who had been added as a secondment host in a MSCA PF application didn’t give their permission beforehand and don’t want to participate. It there a way to report such cases?

Having branches in different countries, what specific country does the budget of an IERO count to? Is there a possibility to choose? Does it have to be the country where the main branch is based?

A beneficiary in a consortium is a non-academic organisation that cannot award PhDs. They have a legal agreement with a university to award the PhD on their behalf. What should the university’s role be in the proposal?

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