The first step of responding to the EU ICT call begins with the self generation of a project idea, which needs to correspond with the EU Research Challenges/objectives in the Framework Programme (FP7).
Structure your Project Idea
The Next step is to structure the project idea, for which the following steps will be useful.
Define a template with the key elements of the project idea
State of-the-art
Objectives of the project
Project phases
Cost estimation
Confront the Idea
Circulate the draft among the relevant company units for their feedback and suggestions
Self improvise upon the idea before receiving an outsider’s perspective.
It is important to remember that an idea channelised right stands the prospect of being
transformed into an EU funded project.
Carry out a Feasibility Check on the Idea
Identify the right call and its specific objectives in which the idea would fit.
Identify the type of project
Calculate the resources available and required
List the essential type of partners required
Identify the Project officer or the service that can answer specific questions.
Keep a watch on the deadline for the proposal submission .
Check with the National Contact Point in case of any queries relating to Pre screening form etc.
Covert the Project idea into a Proposal
Ground work
Follow the project guide provided by the European Commission .
Centralize the reading of the project among the partners for evident coherence .
Finalize the Partners and their roles based on their competencies, by regular
interactions and meetings. Draft a checklist with the distribution of roles and competencies etc.
Allocate the writing of the project sections on the basis of their competencies.
Calculate / arrive at the work packages from the start as an international
cooperation has a cost.
Draft the Project Proposal
The Project Proposal follows a certain format that every organization needs to comply with.
Part A of the Proposal
A1 – Abstract, priority and coordinator
A2 – Partner Detail forms
A3 – Proposal Budget form
Part B of the Proposal
B1 – Objectives
B2 – Matching with the Programme objectives
B3 – Potential Impact
B4 – Consortium Description and own resources
B5 - Management
B6 – Work Plan
