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INFO SESSION INTE CALL 2017 GENERAL INTRODUCTION
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INFO SESSION INTE CALL 2017
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
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Outcome of the UK referendum and INTE CALL: State of Play
For British applicants: Please be aware that eligibility criteria must be
complied with for the entire duration of the grant. If the United Kingdom
withdraws from the EU during the grant period without concluding an
agreement with the EU ensuring in particular that British applicants
continue to be eligible, you will cease to receive EU funding (while
continuing, where possible, to participate) or be required to leave the
project on the basis of the legal possibilities established in the grant (ex.
termination of the grant agreement or change of the legal situation of the
beneficiary)
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1. Intro to the Call
Budget: 25 million €, split in 3 policy priorities, split in 5 topics
Between 30 and 50 projects to be financed (estimated)
21/11/2017
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Priority 1+2
Priority 3
Priority 4
Priority 5
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1. Raising awareness on migrants' contribution to EU societies
2. Community building at local level for integration including through volunteering activities
3. Pre-departure and post-arrival support for the integration of persons in need of international protection who are being resettled from a third country including through volunteering activities
4. Promote the swift integration of third-country nationals into the labour market through strengthened cooperation and mobilisation of employers and social and economic partners
5. Integration of victims of trafficking in human beings
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1. Raising awareness: EUR 5 000 000 – MIN: 450 000 – MAX: 1 000 000
Partnership: MIN. 3 entities + MIN. 2 Member States
> International Organisation = main applicant = YES
> Profit Organisation = main applicant= NO – only co-beneficiary
2. Community building and volunteering activities: EUR 5 000 000 – MIN: 450 000 – MAX: 1 000 000
Partnership: MIN. 3 entities + MIN. 2 Member States
> International Organisation = main applicant = YES
> Profit Organisation = main applicant= NO – only co-beneficiary
3. Pre-departure and post-arrival: EUR 3 430 000– MIN: 450 000 – MAX: 1 000 000
Partnership: MIN. 3 entities + MIN. 2 Member States
> International Organisation = main applicant = YES
> Profit Organisation = NO main applicant AND NO co-beneficiary
4. Labour market: EUR 8 000 000 – MIN: 450 000 – MAX: 1 000 000
Partnership: MIN. 3 entities + MIN. 2 Member States
> International Organisation = main applicant = YES
> Profit Organisation = main applicant= NO – only co-beneficiary
5. Trafficking in human beings: EUR 3 570 000– MIN: 200 000– MAX: 500 000
Partnership: MIN. 2 entities + MIN. 2 Member States
> International Organisation =NO main applicant AND NO co-beneficiary
> Profit Organisation = NO main applicant AND NO co-beneficiary
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What we finance (priorities)
• One proposal=one priority • You can submit more than one
proposal for each priority
• Each priority can set different conditions (see ex. priority 4 and condition of at least 3 pre-determined type of entity to be involved)
• "must" vs "should" (pay attention at the Call text)
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Proposals received last year ( CALL 2016)
Austria 3
Azerbaijan 1
Belgium 13
Bulgaria 2
Croatia 1
Cyprus 3
Germany 5
Greece 18
Hungary 3
Italy 34
Lithuania 1
Netherlands 2
Poland 1
Portugal 2
Spain 4
Sweden 1
United Kingdom 5
Grand Total 99
INTE 2017 CALL FOR
PROPOSAL
EVALUATION PROCESS AND AWARD CRITERIA
Legal notice
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This presentation is for information purposes only and does not constitute any legal or professional advice. In particular, this information is without prejudice to any future
decision of the Evaluation Committee on actual proposals, and the European Commission shall not be liable for any use made thereof
Principles
Objectivity • Eligibility, selection and award criteria clearly defined in the
work programme and the call for proposals
Equal treatment • All proposals evaluated against the same criteria
• No preferential treatment to any applicant
Transparency • Adequate feedback to applicants on the outcomes of the
evaluation
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Evaluation steps
Preliminary Checks
Admissibility check
Eligibility check
Selection Criteria & EU Law
Technical Evaluation
Individual assessment
Consensus
meetings
Final Selection
Draft list of proposals recommended for
funding
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DG HOME External experts
Or Internal Commission
Admissibility criteria check
•Has the proposal been submitted electronically
(Participant Portal)?
•Has the proposal been submitted on time?
•Is the proposal complete?:
• Part A+B duly filled in every section
• Audit report annexes (co-financing >750 000 EUR)
•Written on one EU language?
•Project lasting no more than 36 months (24 for
priority 5)
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Eligibility criteria check
Legal person(s)*
International Organisation
Public bodies*
No-profit organisations*
Eligiblity of applicants
Depending on the priority
Min. 2-3 distinct entities
Min. 2 different nationalities
Min. budget 200-450 000
Max. budget 500 000-1 Mil
Eligibility of actions
15 *Established in EU MS. Denmark cannot participate in this Call
Attention!
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1. Raising awareness: EUR 5 000 000 – MIN: 450 000 – MAX: 1 000 000
Partnership: MIN. 3 entities + MIN. 2 Member States
> International Organisation = main applicant = YES
> Profit Organisation = main applicant= NO – only co-beneficiary
2. Community building and volunteering activities: EUR 5 000 000 – MIN: 450 000 – MAX: 1 000 000
Partnership: MIN. 3 entities + MIN. 2 Member States
> International Organisation = main applicant = YES
> Profit Organisation = main applicant= NO – only co-beneficiary
3. Pre-departure and post-arrival: EUR 3 430 000– MIN: 450 000 – MAX: 1 000 000
Partnership: MIN. 3 entities + MIN. 2 Member States
> International Organisation = main applicant = YES
> Profit Organisation = NO main applicant AND NO co-beneficiary
4. Labour market: EUR 8 000 000 – MIN: 450 000 – MAX: 1 000 000
Partnership: MIN. 3 entities + MIN. 2 Member States
> International Organisation = main applicant = YES
> Profit Organisation = main applicant= NO – only co-beneficiary
5. Trafficking in human beings: EUR 3 570 000– MIN: 200 000– MAX: 500 000
Partnership: MIN. 2 entities + MIN. 2 Member States
> International Organisation =NO main applicant AND NO co-beneficiary
> Profit Organisation = NO main applicant AND NO co-beneficiary
Technical Evaluation
•Technical Evaluation performed by External Experts or
Internally
•Experts provide technical support on the submitted proposals
•Each proposal is assessed by minimum three experts
•Experts evaluate solely on the basis of the information of the
application
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Who are these experts?
Registered in the Participant Portal
INTE
expertise
Conflict of Interest
free
Geographic and
gender balance
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What do we ask experts to do?
Understand Call Text and procedure
•Read briefing material
•Follow briefings
Evaluate individually
•Draft individual assessment
•No contact between experts
Reach a Consensus
•Discuss comments and scores with other experts
•Prepare a consensus form for each proposal
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Evaluation criteria= Award criteria
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Relevance Quality of the
project Cost
effectiveness European
Added Value
Expected results, dissemination,
sustainability and long term impact
External Experts
Priority
European Commission
May be evaluated
internally (DG HOME)
Award criteria Max
Points Threshold
Relevance 30 21
Quality of the project 20 -
Cost effectiveness 20 -
European Added Value 20 -
Expected results, dissemination, sustainability and long term results
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TOTAL 100 65
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Passing mark 2016: 72.5 points (27 proposals financed)
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1. Relevance
Relevance: applications will be assessed on the extent to which
they match the priority and expected outcomes (if applicable) as identified in this Call for Proposals (section 2 above) and in the relevant EU strategic documents and/or action plans (section 1 above), and on whether the expected impact will be significant on the selected priority(ies) (30 points).
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Read carefully section 1 and 2
Read carefully your priority text and list of eligible activities (section 6.2)
Read carefully "Further considerations" (page 7-9)
Make reference to the AMIF regulations/objectives
Remember that experts do not interpret your text! They will look for clear references/details
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2. Quality
applications will be assessed with regards to the
appropriateness of their design and planned implementation, taking into account the envisaged activities, methodology, organisation of work and strategy for project management, evaluation and dissemination (20 points);
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Fill strategically the Part A and B: do not scatter the information! Evaluators will tend to give all points if they can find the information they are looking for!
Make the information consistent=36 months of project should correspond to 36 months of implementation; dissemination should be appropriate (do migrants use Instagram?)
Make it short, make it clear!
We do not know how you work, your past experience, your strengths: please don't forget to mention it!
Remember that experts do not interpret your text! They will look for clear references/details
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3. Cost effectiveness
Cost-effectiveness: applications will be assessed with regards to whether the costs of the proposed action are adequate to the activities and proportionate to the expected results (20 points);
In principle we would prefer not to finance just your staff costs (recommended not above >50% of total costs – not strict)
We/experts do know market prices, don't exaggerate with overestimations/underestimation;
The budget should reflect your work packages (ex. dissemination activities should be reflected in your budget) and the expected results (ex. International Conference costs)
The proposal should include the costs (travel, accommodation, DSA) associated to the participation of 1 person from the project coordinator (lead applicant of the proposal) to a kick-off meeting in Brussels, in DG HOME premises.
Don't use vague descriptions ("staff", "dissemination cost")
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4. European Added Value
European added value: the project activities, outcomes and impact should have a broad EU relevance; applications will be assessed on whether a suitable number of countries is involved in the project activities and on whether the expected impact will concern a significant number of countries (20 points);
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You may be just 3 member states involved but have an impact in all EU 27 (ex: publications translated in all languages)
Make the information consistent=list your expected added value for each phase of your project, list the EU member states you plan to impact!
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5. Expected results
Expected results, dissemination, sustainability and long-term impact. (10 points).
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Don't give the expected results for granted: list them
Design an appropriate dissemination strategy, thinking of your target audience!
The results of your projects should last AFTER the end of the project: how? When? Where? Detail your strategy!
Do not scatter the information! Make the information consistent!
We do not know how you work, your past experience, your strengths: please don't forget to mention it!
Remember that experts do not interpret your text! They will look for clear references/details
THANK YOU
Preparing a successful proposal
INTE CALL 2017
Raffaella Battella
The (Our) Objective
•Make sure YOU have all the necessary information & guidance to prepare your proposal
» SO THAT
•We will receive high quality proposals which will all pass the evaluation (& hopefully all also receive EU funding)
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READ
Read through ALL of the call documents on the call webpage
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THINK
•Will my proposal fit the priority of the call?
•Is my partnership strong enough?
•Am I missing necessary information/tools?
•Financial?
•…
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START EARLY
•Take your time
•Regularly check & read again the proposal
•Proofread
•Save it often
•Do not wait until the last minute
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APPLICATION
•Part A Essential administrative information on the applicants
and on the proposal (summary of the action, timing,
activities and milestones, budget and requested funding)
•Part B
•Audit Report annexes?
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Tips
•Maximum duration 36 months (24 for priority five)
•Don't overpass budget limits!
•Be clear and concise
•Don't repeat the text (copy paste in different sections);
•Detail your actions;
•Be consistent;
•Don't scatter the information in the text
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Tips
•One priority per proposal
•Each priority sets different eligibility conditions= carefully check them
•Don't forget kick off meeting!
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Tips
•Check previously financed projects (to find partners, to build on past achievements, to find innovative strategies)
•Don't merely duplicate past projects
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SUBMIT
•01/03/2017
Ideally be ready two weeks before!
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