Dr Hans Willems/Caroline Volckaert Infosession 6th call medium and large scale RI Dr Hans Willems/Caroline Volckaert

6th call medium and large scale RI On the agenda The renewed FWO since 2016 : mission and key facts The 6th call for medium and large scale Research Infrastructure (RI) FWO Regulations Large scale research infrastructure How to apply? FWO E-loket Q&A April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 1. Mission and key facts Funding schemes of the FWO Funding for individual researchers pre- and postdoctoral fellowships, bench fees and grants Funding for research teams research projects, Big Science, bilateral agreements, SBO … Supporting mobility, international contacts and collaborations travel grants, sabbatical leaves, scientific research communities, organisation of conferences in Belgium, international coordination actions, collaboration agreements, … Attracting excellent researchers, active abroad, to Flanders Odysseus , Pegasus Awarding scientific prizes Research Infrastructure April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 1. Mission and key facts Label awarded in december 2010 Implementation of Charter & Code Focus on transparent recruitment procedures and family/gender friendly measures April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 1. Mission and key facts Our partners Universities (Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp, Brussels, Hasselt) Main (Strategic) Research Centers: April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 1. Mission and key facts Budget 2016: 321,6 million EUR Budget 2017: 340,7 million EUR April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 1. Mission and key facts Allocation 2015 Distribution of the allocation 2015 April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

Evolution number researchers in function (1st Oct.) 1. Mission and key facts Evolution number researchers in function (1st Oct.) April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 1. Mission and key facts February 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 1. Mission and key facts % foreign researchers (excl. Projects) April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 1. Mission and key facts Evolution success rate April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 1. Mission and key facts Research Integrity at the core of FWO Policy: Clause in call text, application and contract on committment to RI Profiles for (co)promoters and researchers Adaptations in General Regulation and Regulation Pre- and Postdoc on procedure and sanctions in case of RI violation Please read the detailled information on our website: http://www.fwo.be/en/the-fwo/organisation/research-integrity/ .  Every applicant and beneficiant is expected to know the rules and what (s)he will be committed to. April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI Mission and key facts Events April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for medium and large scale research infrastructure

2. 6th call for large scale RI Definition RI: Research infrastructure (RI) comprises all facilities and sources that promote the performance of cross-border and strategic basic research across all scientific disciplines. Besides scientific infrastructure, this includes collections, natural habitats, corpora and databases (including digital opening up). April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for large scale RI FWO Regulations for medium and large scale RI: Aligning with all FWO programs Including all principles of Hercules Decree and rules Two separate regulations: for medium scale RI = between 150,000 – 1,000,000 euros for large scale RI = > 1,000,000 euros April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for large scale RI Principles: fundamental and basic research in all scientific fields all types of RI (definition is very broad, incl. databases) different modes of acquisition: off the shelf but also construction (even with data collection) not limited to one instrument – also platforms of integrated instruments preferably in a consortium with open access (if feasible) April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for large scale RI Who can apply? Universities and ‘hogescholen cfr. Codex Hoger Onderwijs dd, 11 oktober 2013’ Strategic research centers (SOCs): IMEC, VIB, VITO, Flanders Make Vlerick and Antwerp Management Schools Institute for Tropical Medicine April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for large scale RI Collaboration is stimulated through funding : 70%: standard rate (without collaboration) 90%: consortium with at least 2 for subsidies eligible entities For universities: 100% of the remaining costs if third party/ies provide +25% of the funding April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for large scale RI Third parties Third party obtains a limited right to use the infrastructure (not ownership) in exchange of a contribution Contributions can be in-kind or cash April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for large scale RI Available funding: April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for large scale RI Evaluation procedure: At least 3 international reviewers/proposal Plus rebuttal by applicants Science Commission Advice: ranking of the scientific excellent proposals Two step procedure Invest Commission (assessment Investment and operational plan (incl. open access) Recommendation to revise plan Decision by the Board FWO Only approval or rejection of the ranked list April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for large scale RI Cost categories: Equipment Personnel costs Operational costs April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for large scale RI Equipment: Cost for research investment: costs of purchasing costs of connecting the research infrastructure or purchasing costs of the components for the construction of the planned research infrastructure, including the non-refundable portion of VAT. including also the upgrading, i.e. the substantial improvement of existing research infrastructure; April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for large scale RI Personnel costs for: the development and construction of the research infrastructure. upgrading the research infrastructure operational or maintenance personnel once the infrastructure is up and running training, education and retraining of personnel on the use of the research infrastructure (max. 15% of subsidy, only during depreciation period) April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for large scale RI Operational costs for: maintenance costs over the entire depreciation period, research infrastructure upgrades and equipment repairs April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for large scale RI NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SUBSIDY: Operational costs/consumables related to the use of the RI (→ funded by research projects) Housing cost (construction of a building etc.) April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for large scale RI OVERHEAD = 10% for modifications to buildings and the connection costs relating to the research infrastructure. April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

2. 6th call for large scale RI Timeline: Closing : Monday 25th September 2017 at 17h (internal deadline 18th September 2017) Evaluation: Review reports by referees: October - November 2017 Rebuttals: December 2017 Commission Science: Januari 2018 Commission Invest: February 2018 Decision by the board of directors FWO: March 2018 April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 3. How to apply? FWO E-Portal (ww.fwo.be) (register at least 24 hours in advance) April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 3. How to apply? Download ‘Guideliness applicants for large scale RI’ Download ‘Voorbeeld van een aanvraagformulier’ April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 3. How to apply? Funding per host institution April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 3. How to apply? Eligible costs April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 3. How to apply? Co-financing April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

6th call medium and large scale RI 3. Q&A April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI

More information on the FWO Website of the FWO: http://www.fwo.be Information on the 6th call for RI: http://www.fwo.be/nl/mandaten-financiering/onderzoeksinfrastructuur/ April 2017 6th call medium and large scale RI