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Nanotechnologies CEN/TC 352 Date:
2013-11-25 Doc. Number: N 308 Secretary
Patrice CONNER
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Assistant:
Karine GUERCY
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Co-secretary
Tomas VELAT
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Assistant:
Pavel DANIHELKA
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Horizon 2020 - Call for Evaluators of Projects
FOLLOW UP For answer as soon as possible
COMMENTARIES/
DECISIONS
Following the adoption of Horizon 2020 by the European Parliament on November 21,
2013, the European Commission launched on November 22, 2013 a new call for
independent experts who are needed to evaluate proposals for EU funding and for
other activities such as monitoring, programme evaluation and policy development.
The objective is to ensure that EU grants for research are awarded only to the best
research and innovation proposals. Experts are requested in Nanotechnologies.
Interested candidates (individuals or Organisations) are invited to file their application
online as soon as possible in preparation for the first project proposal evaluations,
which will start in 2014.
Should you be already registered as an evaluator do not forget to tick the Horizon
2020 box in the registration platform and update your expertise (e.g. standardization).
The experts’ work will be different from and complementary to the tasks of the Horizon
2020 Advisory Groups (see N 305).
Reminder on Horizon 2020: EU's next Framework Programme for Research and
Innovation, from 2014 to 2020 with a budget of nearly EUR 80 billion. Replaces FP7
(from 2007 to 2013 with a budget of EUR 55 billion).
Covers a whole range of activities in the fields of science and technology, innovation,
social sciences and humanities, ethics, gender, communication, project
management and more.
Approximately 100 published calls and 40,000 proposals expected per year.
Direct link: http://ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020/index_en.cfm
CEN/TC 352 Secretary underlined some parts in yellow.
SOURCE CEN/TC 352 Secretariat
News alert
Horizon 2020: Experts wanted for biggest EU research programme yet
Brussels, 22 November 2013
Ahead of the start of Horizon 2020, the new EU research and innovation programme, the European Commission has today launched a new call for
independent experts. Experts are needed to evaluate proposals for EU funding and for other activities such as monitoring, programme evaluation
and policy development.
Interested candidates are invited to file their application online as soon as possible in preparation for the first project proposal evaluations, which
will start in 2014.
European Research, Innovation and Science Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn said: "We need the very best experts from research, industry
and elsewhere to make sure that only the very best and most innovative projects are funded. This call is part of the Commission's commitment to
draw on the widest possible pool of talent and experience for Horizon 2020."
In addition to researchers and academics, the European Commission is aiming to substantially increase the number of specialists from the
commercial and business communities. Horizon 2020 covers a whole range of activities in the fields of science and technology, innovation, social
sciences and humanities, ethics, gender, communication, project management and more. This call is open to those of any nationality with a high
level of expertise in the relevant fields of research and innovation.
The objective is to ensure that EU grants for research are awarded only to the best research and innovation proposals. With approximately 100
published calls and 40,000 proposals expected per year, and the need to support projects throughout their lifecycle from research to innovation, the
quest for excellence remains the top priority of Horizon 2020.
European Commission - Research
& Innovation
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Independent experts who registered under the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development are invited to declare
their interest in being considered for Horizon 2020 assignments and update their area of expertise in line with the new set of Horizon 2020 specialist
fields.
The experts’ work will be different from and complementary to the tasks of the Horizon 2020 Advisory Groups, who are instead responsible for high-
quality advice to the European Commission when preparing the Horizon 2020 work programmes.
The call for expression of interest will remain open for the lifetime of Horizon 2020. The support services (FAQ as well as the Research Enquiry
Service for general enquiries and the IT helpdesk for technical matters) are accessible from the online registration platform. Further details on
the type of expertise sought are set out in the Participant Portal.
Background
Horizon 2020, the EU's next programme for research and innovation, will run from 2014 to 2020 with a budget of nearly EUR 80 billion (current
prices – adjusted for inflation). It replaces the Seventh Framework Programme for Research (FP7), which ran from 2007 to 2013 with a budget of
around EUR 55 billion.
The Horizon 2020 Programme aims to foster ideas, growth and jobs for Europe's future. It breaks from the past by bringing together all existing
support for research and innovation, including the innovation-related activities of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme and
the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), into one single funding programme.
Horizon 2020: http://ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020/index_en.cfm
Contacts:
Michael Jennings, Tel. +32 229 633 88 Twitter: @ECSpokesScience
Inmaculada Martinez Garcia Tel. +32 229 873 03
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Call addressed to individuals for the establishment of a database of prospective independent experts to assist Commission services with tasks in connection with Horizon 2020 — the Framework
Programme for Research and Innovation
(2013/C 342/03)
Notice is hereby given of the launch of a call addressed to individuals for the establishment of a database of prospective independent experts to assist Commission services with tasks in connection with Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) ( 1 ) and its specific programme (Horizon 2020 framework programme), and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (the ‘Euratom Programme’), (collectively ‘Horizon 2020’) and the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) ( 2 ).
Information on the modalities and how to apply as a prospective expert for this call is available through the European Commission Participant Portal website (http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/ experts).
EN 22.11.2013 Official Journal of the European Union C 342/3
( 1 ) Not yet published in the Official Journal. This call is published before the expected adoption and entry into force of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. The call will, therefore, only take full effect after the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme has entered into force. It may be verified that the provisions concerning independent experts have not undergone any substantial change. The publication of the call, anticipating the adoption of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, shall not give rise to any claim against the Commission.
( 2 ) Council Decision 2008/376/EC of 29 April 2008 on the adoption of the Research Fund of the RFCS and on the multiannual technical guidelines for this programme, OJ L 130, 20.5.2008, p. 7.
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EUROPEAN COMMISSION
DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Announced at OJ C342/03 of 22 November 2013
Call addressed to individuals for the establishment of a database of prospective
independent experts to assist Commission services with tasks in connection with Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
1. The Commission hereby invites applications from individuals with a view to establishing a database of independent experts who could be called on in connection with the:
- Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation1
(2014-2020) and its specific programme (Horizon 2020 framework programme), and
- Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community
(2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (the "Euratom Programme"),
(collectively "Horizon 2020") and
- Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS)2
2. Subject to the applicable criteria and procedures established by the rules for the participation
and dissemination of results in “Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)", the Commission and, where appropriate, funding bodies may appoint
independent experts to advise on or assist with the:
(a) evaluation of proposals;
(b) monitoring of the implementation of actions carried out under Horizon 2020 as well as of
previous Research and/or Innovation Programmes;
(c) implementation of Union research and innovation policy or programmes including Horizon
2020, as well as the achievement and functioning of the European Research Area;
(d) evaluation of Research and Innovation Programmes;
(e) design of the Union’s research and innovation policy including the preparation of future
programmes.
3. To this end, the Commission hereby invites individuals to apply as prospective independent experts via the "Participant Portal" in order to be included in its database of experts.
1 Not yet published in the Official Journal. This call is published before the expected adoption and entry into force of
the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. The call will, therefore, only take full effect after the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme has entered into force. It may be verified that the provisions concerning independent experts have not undergone any substantial change. The publication of the call, anticipating the adoption of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, shall not give rise to any claim against the Commission. 2 Council Decision 2008/376/EC of 29 April 2008 on the adoption of the Research Fund of the RFCS and on the
multiannual technical guidelines for this programme, OJ L 130/7, 20.5.2008, p. 7
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However, the Commission or the relevant funding body is not bound to appoint only experts
registered in this database. It may select in a transparent manner any individual expert with the
appropriate skills not included in the database, if deemed appropriate and in duly justified cases.
The Commission or the relevant funding body may call upon the advice of advisory bodies for
the appointment of independent experts. In the case of ERC frontier research grants, experts shall be appointed on the basis of a proposal from the Scientific Council of the ERC.
4. Independent experts shall be chosen on the basis of skills, experience and knowledge
appropriate to carry out the tasks assigned to them.
Prospective independent experts are expected to have a high level of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
- 'European Research Council (ERC)';
- 'Future and Emerging Technologies (FET)';
- 'Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions on skills, training and career development';
- 'Research infrastructures (including e-Infrastructures)';
- 'Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies':
· 'Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)';
· 'Nanotechnologies';
· 'Advanced materials';
· 'Biotechnology';
· 'Advanced manufacturing and processing';
· 'Space';
- 'Access to risk finance (debt or equity financing)';
- 'Innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)';
- 'Health, demographic change and wellbeing';
- 'Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research
and the bio-economy';
- 'Secure, clean and efficient energy';
- 'Smart, green and integrated transport';
- 'Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials';
- 'Europe in a changing world – inclusive, innovative and reflective societies;
- 'Secure societies – protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens';
- 'Spreading excellence and widening participation';
- 'Science with and for society'.
Expertise will also be required on cross cutting issues such as:
- International cooperation in science and technology,
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- Administration, management or evaluation of research and innovation projects, programmes
or policies,
- Innovation (technological as well as non-technological), including social innovation, innovation
processes and management,
- Business management, with expertise in product/service management, marketing, investment
and financial instruments (e.g. equity and debt financing), etc. particularly with regard to innovative SMEs,
- Use of the results of research and innovation projects, dissemination knowledge transfer and
intellectual property rights,
- Socio-economic sciences and humanities, including societal and economic impact and risk
assessment,
- Responsible research and innovation, including public engagement, science education,
- Gender equality and gender content of research,
- Research career development, doctoral training and enhancement of skills,
- Ethics in research (e.g. human protection, involvement of children/vulnerable populations, data
protection, animal welfare, environment protection, international cooperation, misuse/malevolent use, research integrity, etc.),
- Programme monitoring and evaluation,
- Research and innovation policy
- Sustainable development
- Communication
Prospective independent experts shall also have appropriate language skills for the tasks to be
carried out.
5. All exchanges with independent experts, including the conclusion of contracts for their appointment and any amendment thereto, shall be carried out through the electronic exchange
systems set up in accordance with Article 287(4) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 1268/20123.
By submitting their application via the website address mentioned in paragraph 6, independent
experts agree to accept using the electronic exchange system for interactions with the
Commission or the relevant funding body. All communication made through the electronic exchange system (including signature of the contract, amendments, notifications, requests for
payment, etc.) are considered equivalent to paper document, shall be admissible as evidence in legal proceedings, shall be deemed to be the original of the document and shall enjoy legal
presumption of its authenticity and integrity, provided it does not contain any dynamic features capable of automatically changing it. The electronic signatures shall have the equivalent legal
effect of handwritten signatures.
6. Applications may only be submitted via the online electronic exchange system available at the following website address:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/experts.
Early application is encouraged, as the Commission or relevant funding body shall make use of
3 Rules of Application of Regulation (EU, EURATOM) No. 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union.
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the database of independent experts for its first proposal evaluation sessions under Horizon
2020, expected for the beginning of 2014.
Experts who already registered in the database of independent experts drawn up for the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme and who wish to apply for Horizon 2020,
are invited to access the following website, declare their interest in being considered for Horizon
2020 assignments, and duly update their area of expertise in line with the new set of Horizon 2020 specialist fields and pre-defined areas:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/experts.
In order for applications to be accessible to the relevant services for calling on the assistance of experts under Horizon 2020, all sections should be duly updated and completed. Areas of
expertise and professional experience should be adequately detailed and documented. An application is considered complete once confirmed as valid in the online electronic exchange
system.
The personal data collected in the context of the present call will be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18
December 2000 “on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data
by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data”.
7. For reasons of transparency and in line with the objectives of the European Research Area,
the Commission may authorise access to its database of prospective independent experts to
public research funding bodies from the Member States and countries associated to Horizon 2020 and entities set up involving the EU in in joint research programmes with Member States,
on condition that the experts concerned have given their prior agreement in the online application form.
The names of experts appointed in a personal capacity, who have assisted the Commission or
other funding bodies in the implementation of Horizon 2020 Framework Programme shall be published together with their area of expertise, at least once a year on the Commission’s
website or that of the relevant funding body. Such information shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 45/20014.
8. To ensure the independence of the work that they are called upon to perform in their
capacity as 'independent experts', prior to the signature of their contract, they will be required to attest that they agree to abide by the terms of the code of conduct (including confidentiality
aspects) in the electronic exchange system. In particular, they will be required to sign a
declaration certifying that there is no conflict of interest at the time of contracting and that they undertake to inform the Commission or the relevant funding body if any conflict should arise in
the course of their duties.
In cases where independent experts have to deal with classified information, the appropriate security clearance shall be required before appointment.
9. The Commission or the relevant funding body shall take appropriate measures to seek a
balanced composition within the expert groups and evaluation panels in terms of various skills,
experience, and knowledge, geographical diversity and gender5, depending on the situation in the
field of the action. Where appropriate, the private-public sector balance shall also be sought.
10. The Commission or the relevant funding body will implement appropriate mechanisms to ensure a reasonable rotation of independent experts for evaluations from one year to the next.
4 Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December2000 on the protection of
individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data 5 The policy of the Commission is one of equal opportunities for women and men. In this context, the Commission has set itself
a target of 40% of the under-represented sex in evaluation panels and expert groups. In order to achieve this target, it will particularly encourage applications from suitably qualified women.
EN EN
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Announced at OJ C342/03 of 22 November 2013
Call addressed to relevant organisations such as research agencies, research
institutions, universities, standardisation organisations, civil society organisations or enterprises for the establishment of a database of prospective independent experts to
assist Commission services with tasks in connection with Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
1. The Commission hereby invites relevant organisations such as research agencies, research
institutions, universities, standardisation organisations, civil society organisations or enterprises with an active interest in the performance of research and technological development (RTD) to
submit lists of prospective independent experts who could be called on in connection with the:
- Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation1
(2014-2020) and its specific programme (Horizon 2020 framework programme), and
- Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-
2018) complementing Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (the "Euratom Programme"),
(collectively "Horizon 2020” ") and
- Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS)2
2. Subject to the applicable criteria and procedures established by the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions and dissemination of results in “Horizon
2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)", the Commission
and, where appropriate, funding bodies may appoint independent experts to advise on or assist with the:
(a) evaluation of proposals;
(b) monitoring of the implementation of actions carried out under Horizon 2020 as well as of
previous Research and/or Innovation Programmes;
(c) implementation of Union research and innovation policy or programmes including Horizon 2020,
as well as the achievement and functioning of the European Research Area;
(d) evaluation of Research and Innovation Programmes;
(e) design of the Union research and innovation policy including the preparation of future
programmes.
1 Not yet published in the Official Journal. This call is published before the expected adoption and entry into force of
the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. The call will, therefore, only take full effect after the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme has entered into force. It may be verified that the provisions concerning independent experts have not undergone any substantial change. The publication of the call, anticipating the adoption of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, shall not give rise to any claim against the Commission. 2 Council Decision 2008/376/EC of 29 April 2008 on the adoption of the Research Fund of the RFCS and on the multiannual
technical guidelines for this programme, OJ L 130/7, 20.5.2008, p. 7
EN EN
3. To this end, the Commission hereby invites relevant organisations such as research agencies,
research institutions, universities, standardisation organisations, civil society organisations or
enterprises to submit lists of proposed independent experts via the "Participant Portal" in order to be included in its database of experts. The proposal of experts coming from institutions, organisations or
countries different from the submitter's own institution/organisation is particularly encouraged.
Following receipt of the list of proposed experts, the Commission shall contact the proposed experts
and invite them to register their details in its database of prospective independent experts established for Horizon 2020.
The Commission may select in a transparent manner any individual expert with the appropriate
skills not included in the database, if deemed appropriate and in duly justified cases.
The Commission or the relevant funding body may call upon the advice of advisory bodies for the appointment of independent experts. In the case of ERC frontier research grants, experts shall be
appointed on the basis of a proposal from the Scientific Council of the ERC.
4. Independent experts shall be chosen on the basis of skills, experience and knowledge
appropriate to carry out the tasks assigned to them.
Prospective independent experts are expected to have a high level of professional experience in
one or more of the following areas:
- 'European Research Council (ERC)';
- 'Future and Emerging Technologies (FET)';
- 'Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions on skills, training and career development';
- 'Research infrastructures (including e-Infrastructures)';
- 'Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies':
· 'Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)';
· 'Nanotechnologies';
· 'Advanced materials';
· 'Biotechnology';
· 'Advanced manufacturing and processing';
· 'Space';
- 'Access to risk finance (debt or equity financing)';
- 'Innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)';
- 'Health, demographic change and wellbeing';
- 'Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research
and the bio-economy';
- 'Secure, clean and efficient energy';
- 'Smart, green and integrated transport';
- 'Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials';
- 'Europe in a changing world – inclusive, innovative and reflective societies;
- 'Secure societies – protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens';
- 'Spreading excellence and widening participation';
- 'Science with and for society'.
EN EN
Expertise will also be required on cross cutting issues such as:
- International cooperation in science and technology,
- Administration, management or evaluation of research and innovation projects, programmes or policies,
- Innovation (technological as well as non-technological), including social innovation, innovation
processes and management,
- Business management, with expertise in product/service management, marketing, investment
and financial instruments (e.g. equity and debt financing), etc. particularly with regard to innovative SMEs,
- Use of the results of research and innovation projects, dissemination knowledge transfer and
intellectual property rights,
- Socio-economic sciences and humanities, including societal and economic impact and risk assessment,
- Responsible research and innovation, including public engagement, science education,
- Gender equality and gender content of research,
- Research career development, doctoral training and enhancement of skills,
- Ethics in research (e.g. human protection, involvement of children/vulnerable populations, data
protection, animal welfare, environment protection, international cooperation, misuse/malevolent use, research integrity, etc.),
- Programme monitoring and evaluation,
- Research and innovation policy
- Sustainable development
- Communication
Prospective independent experts shall also have appropriate language skills for the tasks to be
carried out.
5. Relevant organisations such as research agencies, research institutions, universities, standardisation organisations, civil society organisations or enterprises wishing to submit lists of
proposed prospective independent experts are invited to do so via the online electronic exchange
system available at the following website address:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/experts.
Each list of proposed experts must include:
- the full names and titles of the experts proposed
- the e-mail address of each of the experts
- the research area or group of research areas for which each expert is proposed.
Early proposals of experts is encouraged as the Commission or relevant funding body shall make
use of the database of independent experts for its first proposal evaluation sessions under Horizon
2020, expected for the beginning of 2014.
The personal data collected in the context of the present call will be processed in accordance with
Regulation (EC) No. 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000
EN EN
“on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community
institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data”.
6. All exchanges with independent experts, including the conclusion of contracts for their appointment and any amendment thereto, shall be carried out through the electronic exchange
systems set up in accordance with Article 287(4) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No.
1268/20123.
By submitting their application via the website address mentioned in paragraph 6, independent
experts agree to accept using the electronic exchange system for interactions with the Commission
or the relevant funding body. All communication made through the electronic exchange system (including signature of the contract, amendments, notifications, requests for payment, etc.) are
considered equivalent to paper document, shall be admissible as evidence in legal proceedings, shall be deemed to be the original of the document and shall enjoy legal presumption of its
authenticity and integrity, provided it does not contain any dynamic features capable of
automatically changing it. The electronic signatures shall have the equivalent legal effect of handwritten signatures.
7. For reasons of transparency and in line with the objectives of the European Research Area, the
Commission may authorise access to its database of prospective independent experts to public research funding bodies from the Member States and countries associated to Horizon 2020 and
entities set up involving the EU in in joint research programmes with Member States, on condition that the experts concerned have given their prior agreement in the online application form.
The names of experts appointed in a personal capacity, who have assisted the Commission or
other funding bodies in the implementation of Horizon 2020 Framework Programme shall be published together with their area of expertise, at least once a year on the Commission’s website
or that of the relevant funding body. Such information shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 45/20014.
8. To ensure the independence of the work that they are called upon to perform in their capacity
as 'independent experts', prior to the signature of their contract, they will be required to attest that they agree to abide by the terms of the code of conduct (including confidentiality aspects) in the
electronic exchange system. In particular, they will be required to sign a declaration certifying that
there is no conflict of interest at the time of contracting and that they undertake to inform the Commission or the relevant funding body if any conflict should arise in the course of their duties.
In cases where independent experts have to deal with classified information, the appropriate security clearance shall be required before appointment.
9. The Commission or the relevant funding body shall take appropriate measures to seek a balanced
composition within the expert groups and evaluation panels in terms of various skills, experience, and
knowledge, geographical diversity and gender5, depending on the situation in the field of the action.
Where appropriate, the private-public sector balance shall also be sought.
10. The Commission or the relevant funding body will implement appropriate mechanisms to
ensure a reasonable rotation of independent experts for evaluations from one year to the next.
3 Rules of Application of Regulation (EU, EURATOM) No. 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union. 4 Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December2000 on the protection of
individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data 5 The policy of the Commission is one of equal opportunities for women and men. In this context, the Commission has set itself
a target of 40% of the under-represented sex in evaluation panels and expert groups. In order to achieve this target, it will particularly encourage applications from suitably qualified women.
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