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          MARIE SK\L{}ODOWSKA-CURIE ACTIONS\\
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          \textbf{\acf{IF}}\\
          \textbf{Call: H2020-MSCA-IF-2017}
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          PART B
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          ``{\sc \ac{PropAcronym}\xspace}''
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          \textbf{This proposal is to be evaluated as:}
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          \textbf{[EF-ST] [EF-CAR] [EF-RI] [EF-SE] [GF]}\\
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\section*{Table of contents}
\label{sec:toc}

There are no specific instructions about the table of contents. It can cover both part B1 and B2.

\medskip\noindent
\emph{This section must consist of 1 whole page.}


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\section*{List of Participating Organisations}
\label{sec:participants}

Please provide a list of all participating organisations (the beneficiaries and, where applicable, the entity with
a capital or legal link to the beneficiary and the partner organisation%
\footnote{All partner organisations should be listed here, including secondments}) 
indicating the legal entity, the department carrying out the work and the supervisor.

\medskip\noindent
If a secondment in Europe is planned but the partner organisation is not yet known, as a minimum the type of organisation foreseen (academic/non-academic) must be stated.

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\footnotetext{For example hosting secondments, for GF hosting the outgoing phase, etc.}


\noindent
For non-academic beneficiaries, please provide additional detail as indicated in the table below.

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  \textbf{Name}
& \roty{Location of research premises (city / country)}
& \roty{Type of R\&D activities}
& \roty{No. of fulltime employees}
& \roty{No. of employees in R\&D}
& \roty{Website}
& \roty{Annual turnover (approx. in Euro)}
& \roty{Enterprise status (Yes/No)}
& \roty{SME status\footnotemark  (Yes/No)}
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& & & & & & & & \\\hline
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\footnotetext{As defined in \href{http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2003:124:0036:0041:en:PDF}{Commission Recommendation 2003/261/EC.}}

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Any inter-relationship between different participating institution(s) or individuals and other entities/persons (e.g. family ties, shared premises or facilities, joint ownership, financial interest, overlapping staff or directors, etc.) \textbf{must} be declared and justified \textbf{in this part of the proposal};

\medskip\noindent
The information in the table for non-academic beneficiaries \textbf{must be based on current data, not projections}.

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\emph{This section must consist of 1 whole page.}


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\section{Excellence}
\label{sec:excellence}
~\footnote{Literature should be listed in footnotes, font size 8 or 9.
All literature references will count towards the page limit.}

\subsection{Quality and credibility of the research/innovation action (level of novelty, appropriate consideration of inter/multidisciplinary and gender aspects)}
\label{sec:excellence_quality}

You should develop your proposal according to the following lines:
\begin{itemize}
  \item Introduction, state-of-the-art, specific objectives and overview of the action
  \item Research methodology and approach: highlight the type of research / innovation activities proposed
  \item Originality and innovative aspects of the research programme: explain the contribution that the action is expected to make to advancements within the action field. Describe any novel concepts, approaches or methods that will be implemented.
 \item The gender dimension in the research content (if relevant).

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level of scientific quality.}
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 \item The interdisciplinary aspects of the action (if relevant).
 \item Explain how the high-quality, novel research is the most likely to open up the best career possibilities for the {\em experienced researcher} and new collaboration opportunities for the host organisation(s). 
\end{itemize}




\subsection{Quality and appropriateness of the training and of the two way transfer of knowledge between the researcher and the host}
\label{sec:excellence_transfer}

Describe the training that will be offered.

\medskip\noindent
Outline how a two way transfer of knowledge will occur between the researcher and the host institution(s):
\begin{itemize}
\item Explain how the \emph{experienced researcher} will gain new knowledge during the fellowship at the hosting organisation(s).
\item Outline the previously acquired knowledge and skills that the researcher will transfer to the host organisation(s).
\end{itemize}

\noindent
For Global Fellowships explain how the newly acquired skills and knowledge in the Third Country will be transferred back to the host institution in Europe (the beneficiary) during the incoming phase.

\medskip\noindent
Typical \textbf{training activities} in Individual Fellowships may include:
\begin{itemize}
\item Primarily, \emph{training-through-research} by the means of an \ul{individual personalised
project}, under the guidance of the supervisor and other members of the research
staff of the host organisation(s)
\item Hands-on training activities for developing scientific skills (new techniques,
instruments, research integrity, 'big data'/'open science') and transferrable skills
(entrepreneurship, proposal preparation to request funding, patent applications,
management of IPR, project management, task coordination, supervising and
monitoring, take up and exploitation of research results)
\item Inter-sectoral or interdisciplinary transfer of knowledge (e.g. through secondments)
\item Taking part in the research and financial management of the action
\item Organisation of scientific/training/dissemination events
\item Communication, outreach activities and horizontal skills
\item Training dedicated to gender issues
\end{itemize}




\subsection{Quality of the supervision and of the integration in the team/institution}
\label{sec:excellence_supervision}

\begin{itemize}
  \item Qualifications and experience of the supervisor(s)

Provide information regarding the supervisor(s): 
the level of experience on the research topic proposed and their track record of work, 
including main international collaborations, 
as well as the level of experience in supervising/training especially at advanced level (PhD, postdoctoral) researchers.
Information provided should include participation in projects, publications, patents and any other relevant results.

  \item Hosting arrangements%
\footnote{The hosting arrangements refer to the integration of the researcher to his new environment in the premises of the host. 
It does not refer to the infrastructure of the host as described in the Quality and efficiency of the implementation criterion.}

The application must show that the experienced researcher will be well integrated within the team/institution in order that all parties gain the maximal knowledge and skills from the fellowship.
The nature and the quality of the research group/environment as a whole should be outlined, 
together with the measures taken to integrate the researcher in the different areas of expertise, disciplines, and international networking opportunities that the host could offer.

For GF both phases should be described - for the outgoing phase, specify the practical arrangements in place to host a researcher coming from another country, 
and for the incoming phase specify the measures planned for the successful (re)integration of the researcher.
\end{itemize}




\subsection{Capacity of the researcher to reach or re-enforce a position of professional maturity/independence}
\label{sec:excellence_maturity}

Applicants should \textbf{demonstrate} how their professional experience and the proposed
research will contribute to their development as independent/mature researchers, \ul{\textbf{during}}
the fellowship.

\medskip\noindent
Please keep in mind that the fellowships will be awarded to the most talented researchers
as shown by the proposed research and their track record (Curriculum Vitae, section 4),
in relation to their level of experience.

\medskip\noindent
A complete {\bf Career Development Plan should not be included in the proposal}, 
but it is part of implementing the action in line with the European Charter for Researchers. It
should aim at reaching a realistic and well-defined objective in terms of career
advancement (by attaining a leading independent position for example) or resuming a
research career after a break. The plan should be devised with the final outcome to
develop and significantly widen the competences of the experienced researcher,
particularly in terms of multi/interdisciplinary expertise, inter-sectoral experience and
transferable skills.




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\section{Impact}
\label{sec:impact}

\subsection{Enhancing the potential and future career prospects of the researcher}
\label{sec:impact_researcher}

Explain the expected impact of the planned research and training on the future career prospects of the experienced researcher \ul{\textbf{after}} the fellowship.

\medskip\noindent
Describe the added value of the fellowship on the future career opportunities of the
researcher.

\medskip\noindent
Which new competences and skills will be acquired? How should these make the
researcher more successful?




\subsection{Quality of the proposed measures to exploit and disseminate the action results}
\label{sec:impact_dissemination}

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{\large {\bf Background -- Dissemination and exploitation of results}}

\medskip\noindent
Dissemination and Exploitation strategy is about the results of the action and it is targeted
at peers (scientific or the action's own community, industry and other commercial actors,
professional organisations, policymakers) and to the wider research and innovation
community - to achieve and expand the potential impact of the action. The proposal
should describe the foreseen dissemination and exploitation activities and their expected
impact.

\smallskip\noindent
All researchers should ensure, in compliance with their contractual arrangements, that the
results of their research are disseminated and exploited, e.g. communicated, transferred
into other research settings or, if appropriate, commercialised. Senior researchers, in
particular, are expected to take a lead in ensuring that research is fruitful and that results
are either exploited commercially or made accessible to the public (or both) whenever the
opportunity arises.

\smallskip\noindent
Please refer also to the \href{http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/docs/h2020-funding-guide/grants/grant-management/dissemination-of-results_en.htm}{"Dissemination \& exploitation" section of the H2020 Online Manual}.
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\medskip\noindent
Describe how the new knowledge generated by the action will be disseminated and exploited, 
e.g. communicated, transferred into other research settings or, if appropriate, commercialised.
Describe, when relevant, how intellectual property rights will be dealt with.

\medskip\noindent
A concrete planning for section~\ref{sec:impact_dissemination} must be included in the Gantt Chart (see point~\ref{sec:implementation_work_plan}).




\subsection{Quality of the proposed measures to communicate the action activities to different target audiences}
\label{sec:impact_communication}

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{\large {\bf Background -- Communication}}

\medskip\noindent
Communication of the action aims to demonstrate the ways in which the research,
training and mobility contribute to a European "Innovation Union" and account for public
spending. It should provide tangible proof that the funded action adds value by:

\begin{itemize}
\item showing how European and international collaboration has achieved more than would
have otherwise been possible, notably in achieving scientific excellence, contributing to
competitiveness and, where relevant, solving societal challenges;
\item showing how the outcomes are relevant to our everyday lives, by creating jobs, training
skilled researchers, introducing novel technologies, bringing ideas from research to
market or making our lives more comfortable in other ways;
\item promoting results, which may possibly influence policy-making, and ensure follow-up
by industry, civil society and by the scientific community.
\end{itemize}

In the MSCA, public engagement is an important part of communication. The primary
goal of public engagement activities is to create awareness among the general public of
the research work performed under these projects and its implications for citizens and
society. The type of outreach activities could range from press articles and participating
in European Researchers' Night events to presenting science, research and innovation
activities to students from primary and secondary schools or universities in order to
develop their interest in research careers.

\smallskip\noindent
Researchers should ensure that their research activities -- both the action and, when
available, its results -- are made known to society at large in such a way that they can be
understood by non-specialists, thereby improving the public's understanding of science.
Direct engagement with the public will help researchers to better understand public
interest in priorities for science and technology and also the public's concerns.

\bigskip\noindent
For more details, see the guide on \href{http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/other/gm/h2020-guide-comm_en.pdf}{Communicating EU research and innovation guidance
for project participants} as well as the \href{http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/docs/h2020-funding-guide/grants/grant-management/communication_en.htm}{"communication" section of the H2020 Online
Manual}.
}}

\medskip\noindent
The frequency and nature of communication activities should be outlined in the proposal.
Concrete plans for the above must be included as a deliverable.

\medskip\noindent
A concrete planning for section~\ref{sec:impact_communication} must be included in the Gantt Chart (see point~\ref{sec:implementation_work_plan}).




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\section{Quality and Efficiency of the Implementation}
\label{sec:implementation}

\subsection{Coherence and effectiveness of the work plan}
\label{sec:implementation_work_plan}

The proposal should be designed in such a way to achieve the desired impact. 
A Gantt Chart should be included in the text listing the following:

\begin{itemize}
  \item Work Packages titles (for EF there should be at least 1 WP); 
  \item List of major deliverables, if applicable;%
  \footnote{A deliverable is a distinct output of the action, meaningful in terms of the action's overall objectives and may be a report, a document, a technical diagram, a software, etc.
  Should the applicants wish to participate in the pilot on Open Research Data, the Data Management Plan should be indicated here.\\
  Deliverable numbers ordered according to delivery dates. 
  Please use the numbering convention <WP number>.<number of deliverable with that WP>. 
  For example, deliverable 4.2 would be the second deliverable from work package 4.}
  \item List of major milestones, if applicable;%
  \footnote{Milestones are control points in the action that help to chart progress. 
  Milestones may correspond to the completion of a key deliverable, allowing the next phase of the work to begin.
  They may also be needed at intermediary points so that, if problems have arisen, corrective measures can be taken. 
  A milestone may be a critical decision point in the action where, for example, the researcher must decide which of several technologies to adopt for further development.}
  \item Secondments, if applicable.
\end{itemize}

\noindent
The schedule should be in terms of number of months elapsed from the start of the action.




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\subsection{Appropriateness of the allocation of tasks and resources}
\label{sec:implementation_resources}

Describe how the work planning and the resources mobilised will ensure that he research and training objectives will be reached.

\medskip\noindent
Explain why the amount of person-months is appropriate in relation to the activities proposed.





\subsection{Appropriateness of the management structure and procedures, including risk management}
\label{sec:implementation_management}

Describe the: 

\begin{itemize}
  \item Organization and management structure, as well as the progress monitoring mechanisms put in place, to ensure that objectives are reached
  \item Research and/or administrative risks that might endanger reaching the action objectives and the contingency plans to be put in place should risk occur  
  \item  Involvement of entity with a capital or legal link to the beneficiary (in particular, name of the entity, type of link with the beneficiary and tasks to be carried out), if applicable
\end{itemize}





\subsection{Appropriateness of the institutional environment (infrastructure)}
\label{sec:implementation_infrastructure}

The active contribution of the beneficiary to the research and training activities should be described. 
For Global Fellowships the role of partner organisations in Third Countries for the outgoing phase should appear. 

\begin{itemize}
  \item Give a description of the main tasks and commitments of the beneficiary and all partner organisations (if applicable).
  \item Describe the infrastructure, logistics, facilities offered in as far they are necessary for the good implementation of the action.
\end{itemize}





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