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Anthea Fabri Horizon 2020 National NCP Coordinator
Support for researchers through the National
Contact Point (NCP) Organisation
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Outline:
• General purposes of NCPs• The Maltese NCP System• Tasks of the NCPs• Tips for Success• Malta’s participation in FP7
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Context:
• National Contact Point (NCP) Systems are established to promote equal and consistent support;
• Objective: to provide information about the European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and give support to applicants at all stages of the application process.
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General purpose of NCPs
• NCP systems are established, operated and financed by National Governments;
• National authorities will ensure compliance with ‘minimum standards and guiding principles’;
• EC provides general and specialist information on Horizon 2020 to the NCPs, promotes the cooperation through transnational networks and trainings.
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National Contact Points
Researchers /Organisations
European Commission
Publication of Calls
Rules of Participation
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The Maltese NCP System
• The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) is mandated by the Government as the NCP Organisation for Horizon 2020 – the New Framework Programme – to provide targeted information and hands-on advice;
• NCPs for different areas of Horizon 2020 nominated;
• Every local NCP is part of a NCP network at European level.
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Tasks of the National Contact Points
1. We inform
2. We advise
3. We connect
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1. We inform
• Identify opportunities for Malta in current calls;
• Circulate general and specific information on Horizon 2020;
• Organise information and promotional activities;
• Provide information as necessary on other European RTD-programmes such as COSME, COST.
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2. We advise
• Offer one-to-one consultations and full confidentiality;
• Assist researchers and organisations in particular new actors and SMEs;
• Assist in partner searchers (internet based tools, cooperation networks, EEN etc.);
• Advise on administrative procedures, rules and issues (role and responsibilities of participants, rights and obligations, funding schemes...);
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2. We advise cont..
• Advise on joining consortia and proposal writing;
• Organise training sessions for specific groups or on particular topics;
• Review proposals before submission;• Advise during project negotiation and
project implementation stages.
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3. We connect
• Brokerage events;• Consortium meeting;• Partner Search Platforms:– NCP Networks;– Direct contact with NCPs;– Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).
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Cooperation between NCPs and Commission Services – Main interactions:• Provide information and data related to
the mandate of NCPs;• Invite NCPs to participate in information
and awareness activities;• Provide information at the earliest
possible time on work programmes, roadmaps, upcoming calls, changes in administrative rules etc.;
• Address problems, identify good practices;
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Tips for Success..
• Think Strategic; • Have a New and Innovative Idea;• Have a Strong Profile;• Be Selective and Realistic; • Be close to your business;• Learn from Past Experiences;• Read ALL documents;• Raise Issues Early (IP, financial issues);• Speak to your NCP.
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Malta’s participation in FP7
• €17.4 million in funds;• 146 projects;• 173 local participants;• 20 projects coordinated by MT
entities.
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Thank you!
For further information:Anthea FabriHorizon 2020 National NCP CoordinatorMalta Council for Science and Technology,Tel: 2360 2141Email: [email protected]
Find out more:www.ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020
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