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Introducing Trans-Domain Proposals pilot procedure
Lieve VAN DAELE
BELSPO - Brussels, 14 March 2014
by courtesy of COST Office
TDP Science Officers
Motivations for a Pilot TDP Evaluation Procedure
Need to better respond to the needs of growing trans-disciplinary research communities
Lighter and faster evaluation procedure so as to give quick answer to proposers
Opportunity to allow COST to adapt and contribute to ERA goals
Preparing integrated procedures for proposal evaluation, Action monitoring and impact assessment
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TDP Pilot Key Features
1. Revised evaluation criteria and proposal template, enabling clearer description, evaluation and implementation of Action objectives, added value of networking, and COST activities through which such objectives will be pursued
2. Shortened evaluation process (time gain: ~1,5 months) replacing the current two-proposal scheme with a one-proposal scheme (10-15 pages)
3. Efficient expert selection and allocation through newly developed Expertise Grid and Expert Database
4. Clearer description of the process through detailed Guidelines for Proposers and Evaluators
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TDP Pilot Proposal Template
More concise proposal without loss of meaningful information, easier for both proposers and evaluators
TDP Pilot Proposal TemplateA. Scientific and Technological Challenge
B. Added Value of Networking
C. Milestones and Deliverables – Contents and Timeframes
D. Action Structure and Participation
(Optional) References
Total length: ~ 10 – 15 pages
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New Challenges: Expert Identification
Proposal Registration (Deadline 7 March 2014)
Mandatory step not part of the evaluation itself, used for a timely selection of experts
The Proposal is registered via e-COST to improve interaction and user-friendliness
What is registered: Proposal Title, Acronym Initial idea: short abstract (up to 250 words) Areas of Expertise Needed for Evaluation: from a pre-
defined multi-layered list of expertise areas
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COST Experts Database – Newly Developed Used for a timely identification of relevant experts
Algorithm matching areas of expertise required by the proposal and
experts with relevant expertise
Used in all steps of the evaluation procedure
As of 15/02/2013:
~ 6000 registered experts (89% from COST Countries)
All COST Countries represented
Gender balance: 63% male, 37% female experts
Early Stage Researchers (PhD+ 8 years): 25%
Additional effort needed in covering all Research Areas
New Challenges: Expert Identification
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Proposal Evaluation 1st step “Challenge Selection”:
External experts evaluate remotely the scientific and technological soundness and timeliness for which networking provides a clear added benefit to address the challenge
2nd step “Implementation Plan”: DC Members and DC Experts evaluate remotely the coherence and
feasibility of the implementation plan supporting COST mission and criteria TDP Panel prepares consensus reports at a dedicated meeting
TDP Panel Hearings: TDP Panel and DC Chairs evaluate leadership potential, motivation and
drive, organisational and communication skills of the invited proposers
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Proposal Evaluation Criteria
Type ID TitleSection A A.1 Features of the ChallengeCriterion 1 A.1.1 State of the ArtCriterion 2 A.1.2 Relevance and TimelinessCriterion 3 A.1.3 Challenge FeasibilitySection A A.2 Type of ImpactCriterion 4 A.2.1 Risk LevelCriterion 5 A.2.2 Scientific versus Societal ImpactCriterion 6 A.2.3 TimeframeSection B B Added Value of NetworkingCriterion 7 B.1 In Relation to the ChallengeCriterion 8 B.2 In Relation to Existing EffortsSection C C Suitability for COSTCriterion 9 C.1 AnonymityCriterion 10 C.2 Scope for COST ActionsCriterion 11 C.3 Action Structure SuitabilityCriterion 12 C.4 Feasibility of ActivitiesSection D D Foreseen ParticipationCriterion 13 D.1 Network of ProposersCriterion 14 D.2 Plans to Involve Relevant Participants
COST enables break-through scientific developments leading to new concepts and products and thereby contributes to strengthen Europe’s research and innovation capacities.
COST is a unique means for European researchers to jointly develop their own ideas and new initiatives across all scientific disciplines through trans-European networking of nationally funded research activities.
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TDP Pilot - timeline Submissions to Trans-Domain Proposals
MONTH 1 MONTH 2 MONTH 3 MONTH 4 MONTH 5 MONTH 6 MONTH 7 MONTH 8
March 7th closing of
registrations
April 11th Collection
Step 1 - Challenge selection:External experts evaluation
Step 2 - Implementation Plan: TDP Panel
Approval CSOJAF
Preparation of Proposal
Preparation of MoU
TDP Panel Hearings (final list)
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Proposer 1 University of Berne
Dr. Proposer 1 (University of Berne)
Invitation tool allows proposers to interact and COST to monitor the growth of the network of proposers
New e-COST Tools: Network of Proposers
At least 5 Proposers (1 Main Proposer, 4 Secondary Proposers) affiliated with legal entities based in at least 5 different COST Member Countries or Cooperating State
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Practicalities
• Proposal Registration
• Proposal Submission
• COST Experts database
Deadline: March 7th at 5pm Mandatory – registration
Deadline: April 11th at 5pm
Always Open: Disseminate the opportunity to researchers in your country
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For Further Information
TDP page
http://www.cost.eu/domains_actions/TDP
Open Call Guidelines for TDP Pilot
http://www.cost.eu/download/TDPguidelines
e-COST (creation of user profile, proposal registration and submission)
https://e-services.cost.eu
COST Experts page
http://www.cost.eu/participate/experts
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For Further Information
TDP Science Officers
Are available to support researchers in your country with any question regarding the TDP Pilot:
• Dr Giuseppe Lugano Tel. +32 (0) 2 533 3822 [email protected]
• Dr Mafalda Quintas Tel. +32 (0) 2 533 3834 [email protected]