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1. How frequently do 'calls for proposals' recur? |
| Calls for proposals are usually issued twice
a year. An indicative calendar of calls for proposals is contained in the ICT
Work-Programme, but dates can sometimes differ. In the last years, deadlines for
submitting proposals in the ICT programme have been in March-April and September.
To be updated on current and future calls, go to http://cordis.europa.eu/ |
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Is there is a particular format I can refer to, to submit the project proposal? |
| Yes, you have to submit your proposal according
to a format established by the European Commission. Project formats change depending
on the type of proposal you are submitting (IP, STREP, SSA and so on). You can
download the right format from the Cordis web-site at http://cordis.europa.eu
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How can I check on the status of approval of my project, after I've submitted
the proposal? |
| After submission,
projects are evaluated by panels of independent experts appointed by the European
Commission. Evaluation is totally independent. On the basis of the evaluation
a ranking of projects is established, which is the basis for the selection of
funded projects by the European Commission. After this phase the EC inform project
proposers of the outcome of their proposal. Organisations whose proposals are
retained for funding are invited to start negotiations with the EC for the implementation
of their project. |
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Who do IPR and projects result belongs to? |
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is no standard rule to attribute the IPR deriving from a research project. This
is left to the autonomous decision of the consortium, but it has to be clearly
defined within the project framework, either via a consortium agreement, or through
specific agreements. |
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If I'm a company\SME \research institute\university etc do I have to carry out
the research in the place other than where im residing? for e.g. if I am an Indian
do I have to carry it out in Europe or can I work in India? |
| Locations where research activities are carried out
are defined in the project work-plan and contract. Activities to be carried out
in India by Indian partners are fully eligible. |