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Preparing an FP7 proposal
Epaminondas Christophilopoulos, INCO & TRANSPORT NCP
An A to Z guide for a successful proposal
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Preparing an FP7 proposal
Hints & Practical exercises
Help-Forward Network
Epaminondas Christophilopoulos, [email protected]
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Presentation Outline
Help-Forward Network
From Idea to Contract
FP7 structure
Evaluation Criteria
Proposal Idea
Consortium Building
Proposal Writing
Management
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the way to Success
Follow the rules – NCP guidance
Partnership
Exploitation/management
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GeneralGeneral TimelinTimelin
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Time Time (weeks)(weeks)
Project idea – decision on the main research/ business Project idea – decision on the main research/ business reasons for undertaking the workreasons for undertaking the work
Official publication of Call for ProposalsOfficial publication of Call for Proposals
Abstract of project in accordance with Strategic Abstract of project in accordance with Strategic ObjectivesObjectives
Search for partnersSearch for partners
Forming of ConsortiumForming of Consortium
Break down of work - discussionsBreak down of work - discussions
Writing of proposal by coordinator – approval by partnersWriting of proposal by coordinator – approval by partners
Submission of proposalSubmission of proposal
DeadlineDeadline
Evaluation by external experts-Project retained for Evaluation by external experts-Project retained for negotiationnegotiation
Overall evaluation report to Programme CommitteeOverall evaluation report to Programme Committee
Evaluation Summary Reports to coordinatorEvaluation Summary Reports to coordinator
Contract negotiations between Project Officers and Contract negotiations between Project Officers and coordinatorcoordinator
Project approved, signature of contract and entry into Project approved, signature of contract and entry into forceforce
Project startProject start
Initial payment to coordinator within 60 days of signatureInitial payment to coordinator within 60 days of signature
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FP7 2007–2013 Specific Programmes
HealthHealth
Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology
Information and Communication TechnologiesInformation and Communication Technologies
EnergyEnergy
Environment (including Climate Change) Environment (including Climate Change)
Transport Transport
Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities
Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new ProductionNanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production
TechnologiesTechnologies
Security and Space Security and Space
Research Infrastructures
Research for the BenefitOf SMEs
Regions of Knowledge
Research Potential
Science in Society
Activities of InternationalCo-operation
Coherent Developmentof Policies
Initial Training of ResearchersInitial Training of Researchers
Lifelong Learning and Career DevelopmentLifelong Learning and Career Development
Industry-Academia Partnerships and PathwaysIndustry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways
The International DimensionThe International DimensionSpecific ActionsSpecific Actions
Starting Independent Researcher Grants
Advanced Investigator Grants
Co-operation
Ideas – European Research Council (ERC)
Capacities
People – Marie Curie
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Funding Schemes- Characteristics
Funding Scheme
General Description
Collaborative Projects •Consortia with participants from different countries•New knowledge, technology, products or common resourcesfor research•Size, scope and internal organisation of projects can vary
Networks of Excellence (NoE)
•Joint programmes by organisations integrating activitiesin a given field•Longer term co-operation•Formal commitment to integrate resources
Coordination & Support Actions
Networking, exchanges, trans-national access to research infrastructures, studies, conferences, etc.
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Relevanceto the
Programme?
ImplementationExcellencePotentialImpact
Evaluation criteria
Relevanceto the
Programme
S&TExcellence
ManagementQuality
ConsortiumQuality
PotentialImpact
Mobilisationof
Resources
33 44 333333 33
FP6 IP/STREP
FP7
Overall threshold 24 / 30
33 33 33Overall threshold 10/ 15! EC to decide
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GeneralGeneral TimelinTimelin
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Time Time (weeks)(weeks)
Project idea – decision on the main research/ business Project idea – decision on the main research/ business reasons for undertaking the workreasons for undertaking the work
Official publication of Call for ProposalsOfficial publication of Call for Proposals
Abstract of project in accordance with Strategic Abstract of project in accordance with Strategic ObjectivesObjectives
Search for partnersSearch for partners
Forming of ConsortiumForming of Consortium
Break down of work - discussionsBreak down of work - discussions
Writing of proposal by coordinator – approval by partnersWriting of proposal by coordinator – approval by partners
Submission of proposalSubmission of proposal
DeadlineDeadline
Evaluation by external experts-Project retained for Evaluation by external experts-Project retained for negotiationnegotiation
Overall evaluation report to Programme CommitteeOverall evaluation report to Programme Committee
Evaluation Summary Reports to coordinatorEvaluation Summary Reports to coordinator
Contract negotiations between Project Officers and Contract negotiations between Project Officers and coordinatorcoordinator
Project approved, signature of contract and entry into Project approved, signature of contract and entry into forceforce
Project startProject start
Initial payment to coordinator within 60 days of signatureInitial payment to coordinator within 60 days of signature
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Project Idea
• Consistent with the call and the workprogram !!
• Innovative !
• European dimension (think what interests Europe, not
what interests you)!
• Check Cordis/web for already similar funded proposals
• Why bother? Which problem is solving? Is it important?
• Why do R&D and not buy a ready product or know-how?
• Why now ?
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GeneralGeneral TimelinTimelin
ee
Time Time (weeks)(weeks)
Project idea – decision on the main research/ business Project idea – decision on the main research/ business reasons for undertaking the workreasons for undertaking the work
Official publication of Call for ProposalsOfficial publication of Call for Proposals
Abstract of project in accordance with Strategic Abstract of project in accordance with Strategic ObjectivesObjectives
Search for partnersSearch for partners
Forming of ConsortiumForming of Consortium
Break down of work - discussionsBreak down of work - discussions
Writing of proposal by coordinator – approval by partnersWriting of proposal by coordinator – approval by partners
Submission of proposalSubmission of proposal
DeadlineDeadline
Evaluation by external experts-Project retained for Evaluation by external experts-Project retained for negotiationnegotiation
Overall evaluation report to Programme CommitteeOverall evaluation report to Programme Committee
Evaluation Summary Reports to coordinatorEvaluation Summary Reports to coordinator
Contract negotiations between Project Officers and Contract negotiations between Project Officers and coordinatorcoordinator
Project approved, signature of contract and entry into Project approved, signature of contract and entry into forceforce
Project startProject start
Initial payment to coordinator within 60 days of signatureInitial payment to coordinator within 60 days of signature
From idea to contractFrom idea to contract
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Calls
• Each part of FP& is opened to proposals by publishing a Call• Published in the EU Official Journal• Also published on CORDIS website
(http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm ) and in CORDIS Focus magazine• Might get advance notice of topics – in previous work programmes, EOIs,
friends• Indicative Call dates given in work programmes• Identify opportunities• Read published Calls and work programmes• Brainstorm • Look at what has been done before (CORDIS project database)• Talk with possible end users or beneficiaries about their problems and
what they need
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Call abstract (1)
SUSTAINABLE SURFACE TRANSPORT • Call title: FP7- SUSTAINABLE SURFACE TRANSPORT (SST) – 2007 – TREN–1 • Call identifier: FP7- SST – 2007 – TREN–1 • Date of publication44: 22 December 2006 • Deadline: 3 May 2007 at 17.00h (Brussels local time)
• Total Indicative budget46: 60 M € • Topics called:
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GeneralGeneral TimelinTimelin
ee
Time Time (weeks)(weeks)
Project idea – decision on the main research/ business Project idea – decision on the main research/ business reasons for undertaking the workreasons for undertaking the work
Official publication of Call for ProposalsOfficial publication of Call for Proposals
Abstract of project in accordance with Strategic Abstract of project in accordance with Strategic ObjectivesObjectives
Search for partnersSearch for partners
Forming of ConsortiumForming of Consortium
Break down of work - discussionsBreak down of work - discussions
Writing of proposal by coordinator – approval by partnersWriting of proposal by coordinator – approval by partners
Submission of proposalSubmission of proposal
DeadlineDeadline
Evaluation by external experts-Project retained for Evaluation by external experts-Project retained for negotiationnegotiation
Overall evaluation report to Programme CommitteeOverall evaluation report to Programme Committee
Evaluation Summary Reports to coordinatorEvaluation Summary Reports to coordinator
Contract negotiations between Project Officers and Contract negotiations between Project Officers and coordinatorcoordinator
Project approved, signature of contract and entry into Project approved, signature of contract and entry into forceforce
Project startProject start
Initial payment to coordinator within 60 days of signatureInitial payment to coordinator within 60 days of signature
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From idea to contractFrom idea to contract
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Build the consortiumchoose the right partners …
• Prepare a proposal abstract (1 page maximum) . Don’t need and should not be extensive. Don’t disclose critical information.
• Design your consortium in line with project objectives.
• If applicable, Choose an enthusiastic experienced co-ordinator, who has appropriate time and resources available!
• Choose partners motivated and committed to deliver
• Build a credible well balanced consortium - complementarity!
• Consider the geographical spread, expertise, type (eg SME)
• Check the reputation and resources of your partners!
• Consider the language barrier and cultural differences!
• Choose partners you would like to work with for years
• Develop mutual trust!
• Don´t involve your direct competitor(s)!
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Build the consortium/ Find partners
• check your own existing international contacts:
– business & academic contacts, conferences, fairs
• use bilateral agreements
• draw on the contacts of colleagues
• use the networks of NCPs, IRCs, ...
• use the Internet, CORDIS Partners/Projects, EoI
• attend Information Days, Brokerage Events, etc.
• ensure that foreign colleagues can contact you:
– e.g. develop your profile, Internet homepage, ...
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Partner search, example
Project proposal: Promotion of Short-term Biofuel Production Technologies for the Road Transport Sector in Associated Candidate Countries Through a Business Oriented Approach”
The proposed project aims at unveiling to (potential) biofuel players in CC-12 new business opportunities that have been created thanks to technological advances and the introduction of policy oriented initiatives and actions within the context of European Framework Programmes and not only. The ultimate goal of the proposed project is to enhance the production and use of biofuels (BF) for transport (in particular biodiesel (BD) and bioethanol (BE)) in CC-12. Therefore, the project’s goes beyond awareness creation (where a significant number of relevant projects/ initiatives – national and European – have already pace the way) and aims mainly at encouraging and supporting (i) collaborations - networking among current and potential actors in the BF sector (both from the CC-12 and the EU-15) and (ii) transfer technology and good practices concerning BF production and use (from EU-15 to CC-12 and also within CC-12). PROMISE major objectives are: To bring advanced and most promising RTD results a step closer to commercial exploitation through networking and technology transfer activities.To activate new players in the BF sector (production and use) by targeting organisations – SMEs particularly – operating in fields of strategic importance for BF. To provide to interested parties with high-added value guidance and support.To encourage and facilitate the development of demonstration, RTD (e.g. technology optimisation or pilot implementation) multinational projects and generally technology exploitation projects……………..
Check handouts
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GeneralGeneral TimelinTimelin
ee
Time Time (weeks)(weeks)
Project idea – decision on the main research/ business Project idea – decision on the main research/ business reasons for undertaking the workreasons for undertaking the work
Official publication of Call for ProposalsOfficial publication of Call for Proposals
Abstract of project in accordance with Strategic Abstract of project in accordance with Strategic ObjectivesObjectives
Search for partnersSearch for partners
Forming of ConsortiumForming of Consortium
Break down of work - discussionsBreak down of work - discussions
Writing of proposal by coordinator – approval by partnersWriting of proposal by coordinator – approval by partners
Submission of proposalSubmission of proposal
DeadlineDeadline
Evaluation by external experts-Project retained for Evaluation by external experts-Project retained for negotiationnegotiation
Overall evaluation report to Programme CommitteeOverall evaluation report to Programme Committee
Evaluation Summary Reports to coordinatorEvaluation Summary Reports to coordinator
Contract negotiations between Project Officers and Contract negotiations between Project Officers and coordinatorcoordinator
Project approved, signature of contract and entry into Project approved, signature of contract and entry into forceforce
Project startProject start
Initial payment to coordinator within 60 days of signatureInitial payment to coordinator within 60 days of signature
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From idea to contractFrom idea to contract
We are here
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Proposal Writing (1)
• evaluators are from industry, universities,non-university research organisations, others (diverse profiles)
• first, 3 to 6 evaluators evaluate each proposal individually, then they prepare a summary report,
• the evaluators are in seclusion for several days under "spartan" conditions ...
• they have to evaluate 3-5 proposals per day
• the evaluators may not be the ultimate experts in the field of your proposal ...
• Keep it clear and simple without loosing quality
Keep in mind
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Proposal Writing (2)
• a strong title, acronym• an interesting project summary (objectives, results, R&D-
approach, partnership, utility of results, exploitation)• convincing techn. background and state of the art• clear objectives, methods, results and deliverables• well designed work plan (work packages, milestones,
deliverables; diagrams; Gantt & PERT diagram)• appropriate management structures & procedures (project
steering and control, decision making, technical management, implementation management, ...)
• implementation & exploitation of results, users!• realistic costs that lie within the budget of the Call • convincing consortium (roles, qualifications)
Keep in mind
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Proposal Writing Plan
Appoint proposal writer
Write a 1-2 page proposal
Consortium meeting if necessary
(distribution of work)
Workpackages management Exploitation, etc.
Compile proposal
Circulate for comments
Submit proposal
Review by “experts”
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Proposal Writing Plan - appoint writer
Appoint proposal writer
Write a 1-2 page proposal
Consortium meeting if necessary
(distribution of work)
Workpackages management Exploitation, etc.
Compile proposal
Circulate for comments
Submit proposal
Review by “experts”
Appoint proposal writer
Many people and partners will be involved in the proposal writing and will contribute with material but only one should have the overall responsibility and:
check proposal conformity and consistency
make necessary adjustments
submit the proposal
And…
loose his sleep over the proposal
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Proposal Writing Plan – write 1 page
Appoint proposal writer
Write a 1-2 page proposal
Consortium meeting if necessary
(distribution of work)
Workpackages management Exploitation, etc.
Compile proposal
Circulate for comments
Submit proposal
Review by “experts”
Write a one page proposal
The 1-page proposal is a working document, it describes and explains in text the whole proposal idea that until that time was only in the mind of the coordinator.
This document will clearly explain the logic/vison behind the proposal and the overall aim. It will also describe the mechanism for achieving the proposal targets.
Clarify issues related to management, workpackages, exploitation, etc
Guide you through the final proposal writing
Gives the opportunity to the other partners or colleagues to comment on the proposal and suggest improvements.
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Proposal Writing Plan
Appoint proposal writer
Write a 1-2 page proposal
Consortium meeting if necessary
(distribution of work)
Workpackages management Exploitation, etc.
Compile proposal
Circulate for comments
Submit proposal
Review by “experts”
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Proposal Writing: Appearance
The appearance (evaluator-friendly) of the proposal is crucially important for the overall success :
It helps evaluators to easily understand the content. (remember that the evaluators have limited time to spend for each proposal)
Several good proposals were buried due to poor presentation. Poor presentation also demonstrates low commitment/effort/capacity.
So Use concise standard English! Make the text clear, well structured, easy to read, not wordy:
add a Table of Contents use short paragraphs use bullet points to break up lists highlight key points in italics
Include only relevant information Make your proposal visually attractive and inviting, using graphic devices proposal has to present a high quality product!
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Proposal Writing: Title, Acronym
Select a Self-Explanatory but also Nice & Catchy proposal Title & proposal Acronym !
Examples of proposal acronyms:
•NEA-TASHA: Novel Evolutionary and Agent-based – Techniques for Automated Safety and Hazard Analysis•ADAM: Adaptation And Mitigation Strategies: Supporting European climate policy•ALARM: Assessing LArge-scale environmental Risks with tested Methods•AMEDEUS: Accelerate MEmbrane DEvelopment for Urban Sewage purification
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Parts – Content of a proposal
• Part A: FORMS– A1: General info on
proposal(Title, abstract, keywords, etc.)
– A2: Info on the co-ordinator and the other partners(one form per partner)
– A3: Cost breakdown(one sheet for the whole consortium; one line per partner with information on costs and funding requests per activity
• Part B: CONTENT– Front page– Contents page– proposal
summary – project
description
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Structure of a Proposal
• Title and Contents page + Summary
• Scientific and Technical Objectives
• Innovation (above the state of the art)
• Project Work plan and Methodology
• Deliverables Table
• Contribution to Objectives
• Dissemination and Exploitation of Results
• Project Management
• Consortium + Partners Roles and Background
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Background
• Educate the Evaluator!• First tell the evaluator WHY you are doing the
work!• Then tell the evaluator how you are doing it.• This should include facts and figures from policy
documents.• Ask: Why Bother?
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Objective/Aim
• A short clear description of the proposed work• There should be no question after this paragraph
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Deliverables
• A clear statement on what will come out of the project. The deliverable must be expressed in the words of the user.
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Examples of Deliverables
• Reports: contractual, policy statements, guidelines, handbooks, draft standards, procedures, R&D strategy, etc.
• Prototypes: Technical Prototypes, Commercial Prototypes
• Data: Statistics, Data in databases, Trends, Indicators, etc.
• Software: Algorithm, code, database, integrated system, etc.
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• IPR: Patent, copyright, trademark, registered design, etc.
• Educational: Lecture material, course material, CD, etc.
• Meetings: Workshop, seminar, conference, etc.• Media: Website, Video, CD, etc.• Publications: Scientific Journal, Newsletter,
proceedings, etc.
Examples of Deliverables
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Phases of the work
• This should show a logical, planned approach– Phase 1– Phase 2– Phase 3…
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Roles of Partners
Organisations Contact Country Role
Define who will be involved in the work and their role
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Expected costs + duration
• Total Cost of the proposed work xx• EU Contribution xx
• Duration (in months) xx
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How to write it…
Project Management
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Evaluation Criteria (Management)
Quality of Management The Project Management Approach The Quality of the Partnership The Appropriateness of the Resources
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Project Management
• PERT Chart: Work Flow Diagram• GANTT Chart: Work package Time Bar chart• Work Package Description: Table per work
package• Deliverables Table• Breakdown of Work Per Partner
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How to write the Project Management part
Aim is to writewell-structured project management, well matched to
the complexity or simplicity of the projectsatisfactory plan for management of knowledge, of
intellectual property and other innovation related activities
By Adapting general project management procedures in
the specific project needs Identifying the suitable individuals with the know-how
and experience to run the project management tasks.
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Project Management issues
Contractual issues
Ensure the prompt and proper accomplishment of project deliverables and milestones (Annual reviews, Mid-term reviews, Final review)
Financial issues
Financial project management (underspending/overspending), Justification of costs, Summary certified statement, Payement and distribution of money to the partners.
Legal issues Project core contract + model contract, consortium agreement, collective responsibility, consortium changes
General management issues
Workflow and Work Scheduling. Communication between partners and EC. Management of conflicts. Reporting.
Other issues Exploitation & dissemination of results, other innovation activities, IPR, Gender & Equality issues, ethical issues.
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Consortium (Organizations)Consortium (Organizations)
Consortium Management StructureConsortium Management Structure
Governing Assembly (Names of Individuals) -Senior Partner Representatives-External Experts-European Commission Representatives-Funding Agency’s Representatives
Governing Assembly (Names of Individuals) -Senior Partner Representatives-External Experts-European Commission Representatives-Funding Agency’s Representatives
Scientific Committee (Individuals)-Scientific representatives from partners
Scientific Committee (Individuals)-Scientific representatives from partners
Management Group (Individuals)-Consortium Manager-Workpackage managers
Management Group (Individuals)-Consortium Manager-Workpackage managers
Only for IPs/NoEs
Partner Partner
Partner Partner
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Consortium Management StructureConsortium Management Structure
Project Coordinator Op
eration
al Pro
ject man
agem
ent
Scien
tific Ad
visory C
om
mittee
Project council
Training Committee
Innovation Committee
Management boardCoordinator, SP coordinators & Liaison Officer, Chairpersons of Committees
ModelsWorkingGroup
SP2 Coordinator
Subproject 2Animal Imaging
Embryo Imaging
Whole animal
Imaging
Biological Applications
Theory and Experiments
Subproject 3Cell Imaging
Nano-scale Imaging
Microscopic Imaging
Biological Applications
Theory and Experiments
SP3 Coordinator
Subproject 1Probe development
SP1 Coordinator
SP Liaison Officer
TheoryWorkingGroup
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Project Management/ Work breakdown
Project AcronymProject Title
Co-ordinator: Partner #x
WP2Partner #x
WP3Partner #x
WP4Partner #x
WP5Partner #x
WP6Partner #x
WP7Partner #x
Task 2.1
Task 2.2
Task 3.1
Task 3.2
Task 4.1
Task 4.2
Task 6.1
Task 6.2
Task 6.3
Task 7.1
Task 7.2
WP1Partner #x
Task 1.1
Task 1.2
Describes the division of the project into workpackages (or even into sub-projects in the case of Integrated Projects)
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Project Management/ Work breakdown
Title
LeaderPartners
Title
LeaderPartners
Integrating ActivitiesNetworking activities ? Exchange of personnel?
Training courses?Workshops?
Studies?
Integrating ActivitiesNetworking activities ? Exchange of personnel?
Training courses?Workshops?
Studies?
Title
LeaderPartners
Title
LeaderPartners
Title
LeaderPartners
Title
LeaderPartners
Title
LeaderPartners
Title
LeaderPartners
Title
LeaderPartners
Title
LeaderPartners
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Project Management/ Pert Chart
The PERT (Programme Evaluation and Review Techniques) Chart describes the links between the different workpackages.
• The division of the work must be logical. • It must demonstrate that the focus of the management is on the prompt and proper
accomplishment of the workpackages and deliverables. • It is good idea to have one workpackage for Coordination and Management• It is also usual to have a separate workpackage for the project management
Be careful
• Do not include all the partners in all the workpackages. This is sign of poor planning and organisation.
• Do not involve a partner in all the workpackages. Every partner has specific competencies and should be involved in specific tasks.
• Every partner in the project should have specific responsibilities for justifying their role in the proposal.
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PERT CHART (Example)PERT CHART (Example)
WP1Co-ordination and Project Management
Workpackage Leader: 1Partners: All
WP1Co-ordination and Project Management
Workpackage Leader: 1Partners: All
WP6Exploitation Plan
Workpackage Leader:4 Partners: All
WP6Exploitation Plan
Workpackage Leader:4 Partners: All
WP2Title: Sensor DevelopmentWorkpackage Leader: 3Partners:1,2,7
WP2Title: Sensor DevelopmentWorkpackage Leader: 3Partners:1,2,7
WP3Title: Hardware developmentWorkpackage Leader: 2Partners:3,6,5
WP3Title: Hardware developmentWorkpackage Leader: 2Partners:3,6,5
WP4Title: Software DevelopmentWorkpackage Leader:6Partners: 4,5
WP4Title: Software DevelopmentWorkpackage Leader:6Partners: 4,5
WP5Title: IntegrationWorkpackage Leader:1 Partners:,6,7,1
WP5Title: IntegrationWorkpackage Leader:1 Partners:,6,7,1
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PERT CHART (Example)PERT CHART (Example)
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Project Management/ Gantt Chart
Duration / critical path : see milestone list
1st year 2nd year 3rd year
Workpackage 1: TitleTask 1.1 TitleTask 1.2 "Workpackage 2: TitleTask 2.1 "Task 2.2 "Workpackage 3: TitleTask 3.1 TitleTask 3.2 "Workpackage 4: TitleTask 4.1 TitleTask 4.2 "Workpackage 5: TitleWorkpackage 6: TitleTask 6.1 TitleTask 6.2 "Task 6.3 "Workpackage 7: TitleTask 7.1 ManagementTask 7.2 Exploitation
TOTAL MANDAYS:
WORKPACKAGE / PERSON POWER BARCHART
In year 2
In year 3 Reporting Periods
Partners'Person Days
Workpackagedescriptions
In year 1
1
6 m 12 m Mid-term 24 m 30 m Final
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Project Management/ Work package description
Lead partner
Other partners with major involvement
Partner no:
Person-months per partner
Cost per partner
Objectives Description of work Deliverables Milestones and expected results
Sub-project no: Start date: Cost:
Sub-project title:
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Project Management/ Deliverables List
Number Task Deliverable Time
D.SP2.1 2.1 Preliminary cost analysis for full-scale production of module concepts of interest
Month 16
D.SP2.2 2.1 Simulation of production lines in 3D for module concepts of interest
Month 16
D.SP2.3 2.2 Machinery for all specified production steps has been developed to pilot line level (4 modules of 50 cm x 50 cm per day) and is delivered to INAP
Month 28
D.SP2.4 2.3 Design of production line for 10 MWpeak/year (1
module of 50 cm x 50 cm per minute)
Month 36
D.SP2.5 2.3 Final cost analysis Month 36
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Project Management/ Breakdown of work per partner
Lead partner
Other partners with major involvement
Partner no: IVF INAP ECN Leclanché
Person-months per partner
Task 1.1 10 5 3 4
Task 1.3 10 5 3 3
Task 1.3 6 4 - 2
Task 1.4 8 - - -
Task 2.1 16 8 - 5
Task 2.2 6 4 - 2
Task 3 4 6 2 1
Total 60 32 8 17
Cost per partner
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Good-luck
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