Project consortium:

Who?

EIG CONCERT-Japan Joint Calls are open to applications from:

- public and private legal RTD entities,

- higher education institutions and non-university research establishments,

- small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),

- and other kinds of organisations, depending on the individual national/regional regulations and restrictions of the participating funding institutions (available in the Joint Call text).

 

How many?

Each project consortium should consist of at least 3 beneficiaries, one from Japan and two from two different European countries participating in the Joint Call. Each project consortium should choose 2 project leaders (Japanese and European). A project leader may participate in only one project proposal.

The number of beneficiaries in a project consortium should be appropriate for the aims of the research project and reasonably balanced in terms of multilateral participation.

 

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Applications should clearly demonstrate the added value of working together.

Projects with ideas at an early stage with highly challenging goals based on unique concepts are highly encouraged.

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Budget:

Each funding agencies / governmental bodies will finance their research teams.

Therefore, the eligibility of all costs depends on the relevant national / regional regulations and should be calculated accordingly. Please contact your National / Regional Contact Person for further information.

In general, eligible costs are:

- Research materials and small-scale research equipment,

- Travel costs,

- Living expenses,

- Expenses for the organisation of small scientific events,

- Personnel costs,

- Indirect costs.