1. Prospective Applicants
Researchers are required to form consortia which must include partners from Japan and at least 2 European countries. Research leaders are required to possess adequate insight and experience to effectively implement their proposed joint research during their research period.
2. Evaluation Process
Proposals were subjected to evaluation by online peer review and an evaluation committee made up of members selected by funding agencies which participates in the Joint Call. The participating funding agencies then met to decide on project selection, which was based on discussion of the results of that comprehensive evaluation.
3. Evaluation Criteria
Scientific excellence
- Sound research concept and quality of objectives
- Ambition, innovative potential and uniqueness of the research idea
- Scientific track–record, potential of the partners (including publications in scientific journals)
- Scientific standing of the organisations the applicants belong to
Impact of project results
- Impact of the project on the scientific field, community
- Contribution to enhancing innovation capacity and integration of new knowledge
- Expected exploitation and dissemination of the results
- Added value of the multilateral project consortium
Implementation
- Quality and effectiveness of the methodology
- Feasibility of the work plan (in relation to governance, adequate budget, resources, time schedule)
- Collaborative interaction and complementarity of project partners
- Expected sustainability of the collaboration
- Interdisciplinarity
- Involvement of early-stage researchers and gender balance
For more information, see the call text below;
http://concert-japan.eu/IMG/pdf/eig_concert-japan_5th_call_text.pdf