Open Proposers‘ Day January 28, 2014 1 1. ÜBER DEN WWTF „Wir stärken Exzellenz am Standort Wien.“ 1

Open Proposers‘ Day

January 28, 20141

1. ÜBER DEN WWTF

„Wir stärken Exzellenz am Standort Wien.“

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Proposers‘ DayCornelia Schrauf (WWTF)

Alexander Wöhrer (WWTF)


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► Brief introduction WWTF

► Presentation new Call LS 2014

„Innovative biological and biomedical applications of novel

imaging technologies“

► Q & A

Agenda


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• The only larger Austrian private non-profit organisation established to promote science and research

• Founded in 2001 Funding since 2003: more than 100 Mio. € have been awarded (Privatstiftung, Stadt Wien)

• WWTF Mission:

• We fund top scientific research in Vienna

• We provide substantial funding for larger research projects and bring Research Group Leaders from abroad to Vienna

• We run competitive calls according to highest international standards

WWTF: Distinctive features


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Current thematic programmes funding instruments

Life Sciences (*2003)

Cognitive Sciences(*2008)

Information- and Communication Technology (*2008)

Mathematics and …(*2004)

Social Sciences and Humanities(*2008)

Projects

Science chairs

Vienna Research Groups

Summer Schools

Thematic programmes Instruments


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Current call

Life Sciences (*2003)

Cognitive Sciences(*2008)

Information- and Communication Technology (*2008)

Mathematics and …(*2004)

Social Sciences and Humanities(*2008)

Projects

Science chairs

Vienna Research Groups

Summer Schools

Thematic programmes Instruments


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The frame of the current call

• Focus on long-term funding of Life Sciences in Vienna

• Financed through a private foundation

• Regular competitive calls with thematic focus

Imaging

2014

Endowment€ 4 Mio.

? funded projects

Food andNutrition

Endowment€ 3 Mio.

8 funded projects

2012

Molecular Mechansims and Methods

Endowment€ 15,5 Mio.

29 funded projects

2003/2005/2009

Linking research and patients‘ need

Endowment€ 15,5 Mio.

29 funded projects

2003/2005/2009

New Ventures Beyond

Established Frontiers

2013

Endowment€ 5 Mio.

7 funded projects


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Content of the current call – LS 2014

• 2-4 year research projects with focus on

• use the newest generation of imaging technology

• tackle biological or biomedical question

• requiring innovative imaging methodology

• 2-stage selection process with short and full proposal

• Funding range: 200k € - 600k €

• Out-of-Scope: projects involving only image analysis, post-processing, pure technological development or only the evaluation and validation of methods and biomarkers

Innovative biological and biomedical applications of novel imaging technologies


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Schedule of the current call

Call start

Jan 10 2014

DeadlineShort Proposal

Online version

Mar 28, 20142 pm

DecisionShort

Proposal

April 29 2014

DeadlineFull ProposalOnline version +

Hard copy version

Aug 8, 20142 pm

Decision by WWTF Board of directors

Dec 2014

Contracts signed

Jan 2015

Start Projects

Jul 1, 2015

2014 2015


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Jury and Applicants

ApplicantsJury

• ~10 internationally renowned scientists with expertise relevant to the call (names to be released after the funding decision)

• Duties and responsibilities:• Resolution of the results of the formatlity

check• Agreement in selection of short proposal• Nomination of reviewers• Comparative assessment of the

proposals and expression of a funding decision

• Principal Investigator must be affiliated to a Viennese University or non-university research institute

• Also included are researchers moving to Vienna as a result of this call

• Project partners can be based world-wide. Up to 20% of funding for researchers may be allocated outside Vienna.

Call start

Jan 10, 2014

Deadlineshort proposal

Mar 28, 20142 pm

Agreement in selection of

short proposal

Apr 29, 2014

Deadlinefull proposal

Aug 8, 2014

Funding decision

Dec 2014

Contracts signed

Jan 2015

Start Projects

Jul 1, 2015


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Submission deadline and formality check

• Submission via WWTF Online Submission System

• Funding requests can range between 200.000 Euros up to 600.000 Euros per project

• Overhead costs: up to 20% of the direct costs

• No funding of companies

• Self funded business partners are possible

• Project relevant services from companies can be calculated as material costs (if

these services can not be provided with reasonable effort)

Call start

Jan 10, 2014


Mar 28, 20142 pm


short proposal

Apr 29, 2014


Aug 8, 2014

Funding decision

Dec 2014

Contracts signed

Jan 2015

Start Projects

Jul 1, 2015


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Invitation Full Proposal and Peer Review

Peer Review-ProcessDecision Short Proposal

• Full proposals not requested if projects are outside the scope of the call or do not meet international quality standards.

• Applicants will be informed immediately.

• A minimum of three reviews per proposal.

• Reviews completed only by international reviewers; anonymous.

• Reviews form the basis of jury discussion.

Call start

Jan 10, 2014


Mar 28, 20142 pm


short proposal

Apr 29, 2014


Aug 8, 2014

Funding decision

Dec 2014

Contracts signed

Jan 2015

Start Projects

Jul 1, 2015


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Main evaluation criteria

DecisionJury recommendation

• Main evaluation criteria:• Scientific quality measured against international scientific

standard (aim of the project, methods used, track record of the project team) according to academic age

• Clear, precise, relevant, reasonable, attainable research questions• Extending the knowledge base of the addressed scientific field• Well argued research project plan• Substantiated methodology and relevant for research in Vienna • Interdisciplinarity with respect to the project team

• Formal decision by the board of directors

• All applicants receive a decision letter (rejections and acceptances) with anonymous reviews

Call start

Jan 10, 2014


Mar 28, 20142 pm


short proposal

Apr 29, 2014


Aug 8, 2014

Funding decision

Dec 2014

Contracts signed

Jan 2015

Start Projects

Jul 1, 2015


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Contracts signed and project start

• Funding contract between WWTF and the PI‘s host institution (§ 27 according to UG2002 for Universities)

• PI has scientific and financial responsibility for the project • Project start by Jul 1, 2015 at the latest• During project duration:

• WWTF pays funding rates every six months in advance to the PI‘s home institution; PI has to allocate ist funding share to the partners

• Short annual reports to WWTF as prerequisite for the release of installments • Site Visit by WWTF

• After project completion:• Comprehensive final report• Ex-post Evaluation (Peer Review)

Call start

Jan 10, 2014


Mar 28, 20142 pm


short proposal

Apr 29, 2014


Aug 8, 2014

Funding decision

Dec 2014

Contracts signed

Jan 2015

Start Projects

Jul 1, 2015


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Collaborative aspects

Submission system

Basic-information

Project-overview Outline

Affirmations & Authorization Appendix

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• Registration with E-Mail-adress and name at https://funding.wwtf.at

• Login, select the call and click on „create a new proposal“

• Complete the proposal and submit (a PDF file with a project number will be generated automatically)

• Submission only possible after the form has been completed in his entirity

• No amendments can be made following submission

• A full proposal consists of 8 parts:

Keyreferences

5

PI/Co-PI + Member

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• Online form

• Completly in English!

• Title

• Keywords

• Disciplines

• Indicative project duration (24 – 48 months)

• Indicative budget (200k – 600k)

• Note: Project number and requested funding value will be automatically filled in

Submission system Basic-information

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Project-overview

• Online form

• Word count: ~ 2.500 characters

• Content:

• Research question?

• Aims?

• Innovation?

Submission system2


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Approach

• Online form

• Word count: ~ 6.000 characters

• Content:

• Objectives?

• Approach and methodology?

Submission system3


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Collaborative aspects

• Online form

• Word count: ~ 1750 characters

• Content:

• Role of each project member in achieving the stated goals?

• Disciplines working together?

• Partnerships across imaging facilities and institutions in Vienna?

Submission system4


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Key-publications

• Online form

• Key publications:

• for background information

• a maximum of 10

• PI/Co-PI + Team:

• name and contact details including the involved institutions

• a maximum of 3 people => a maximum of 3 CVs can be uploaded (2 pages per person including bio sketch and publications)

Submission system5

PI/Co-PI + Team

6

Appendix

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• PDF will be generated automatically using the inputted information print for signatures

• WWTF-projects are § 27-projects (for universities)

• A commitment from the involved universities or research institution is necessary, the institution will be the contract partner

• Affirmations: Signature of the PI, Co-PI (if applicable) and the Core Project Team Members

• Authorization: Signature of the authorized person from the involved institutions, PI, Co-PI (if applicable) and Core Project Team Members

• Be aware of intern regulations

• All signatures don´t necessarily have to be on the same sheet!

Submission system Affirmations & Authorization

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• Keep applications short and precise!

• use language aimed at the scientific community

• ambitious

• in English

• Keep the Appendix short (a maximum of 2 pages per person for the biographical sketch)

• Signatures of the authorized persons!

• PI(s) + Project Core Team Affirmations

• PI(s) Home + Project Core Team Institutionen Authorization

• Contact the reserach service in advance!

• Electronic submission by March 28, 2014 2 pm

Key facts at a glance


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Cost-neutral extension: This allows PIs for example

• maternity leave (PI vs project member)

• part time

Fundable costs of a project:

3rd Party charges for external work, counselling, software, etc.

like

• project management

• coaching

• recruiting

Possibilities within a WWTF project


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Advice and contact

• All documents available at www.wwtf.at

• Personal consultation upon appointment

Cornelia Schrauf

[email protected]

Tel:01/ 402 31 43 - 15

• WWTF adress

Schlickgasse 3/12

1090 Wien

http://www.wwtf.at/

mailto:[email protected]


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Any Questions?

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Open Proposers‘ Day January 28, 2014 1 1. ÜBER DEN WWTF „Wir stärken Exzellenz am Standort Wien.“ 1