1. Participation in Horizon 2020
Manchester – 12th November 2013
Octavio Pernas - FP7UK National Contact Point for Health 1

2. Agenda Getting started Proposal submission Evaluation NCP support
Case studies

3. Agenda Getting started Proposal submission Evaluation NCP support
Case studies

4. Collaborative research – Key facts
Getting started
Collaborative research – Key facts
High quality research projects - carried out by multidisciplinary consortia
Work programme - determines project type and subject (what to do, not how to do it)
Projects must meet expected outcomes stated in call documents
Minimum eligibility criteria specified in call documents must be satisfied by applicant consortium
Competitive call for proposals – “expert” peer review evaluation

5. Initial Considerations – Making a decision
Getting started
Initial Considerations – Making a decision
Does it fit your strategy?
Collaborative projects mean working alongside international partners.
- Does this suit your way of working?
- Can you pull together or find a consortium?
Funding is highly competitive, prepare to be disappointed
Do you want to lead a project? (Time/resources)
Can you wait up to one year for the money?

6. Getting started Initial Considerations – Inputs from participants
International contacts, new collaborations and long term partnerships were developed
New customers were identified
New skills and knowledge were developed and expertise was extended
Commercially exploitable new products or services were developed
New projects were initiated from the results
Publicity was created for the company
Interest was generated from investors

7. Agenda Getting started Proposal submission Evaluation NCP support
Case studies

8. Proposal submission Eligibility General FP7 eligibility requirements:
3 legal entities from minimum of 3 EU Member states or Associated Countries
All three LEs must be independent of each other
Other partners added per requirements of project/partner mix
Some other special eligibility criteria may apply – specified in call documents

9. Proposal submission Relevant documents – Participant Portal
Work Programme
Call Fiche
Annexes
Guide for Applicants
Financial guide
Read all relevant documents!

10. Application procedure – two stages
Proposal submission
Application procedure – two stages
Stage 1: Short version of the proposal is submitted & evaluated (Excellence, Impact)
Stage 2
If evaluated positively: full proposal is submitted & evaluated
(Excellence, Implementation, Impact)

11. Agenda Getting started Proposal submission Evaluation NCP support
Case studies

12. Evaluation Evaluation procedure
Funding decisions are based on peer review of research proposals
Independent experts: core of the FP7 evaluation system
- Invited on call-by-call basis
- Balanced selection of experts (scientific expertise, geography, gender, rotation)
- Sign confidentiality agreement & absence of conflict of interest declaration
- The identity of the evaluators remains confidential
Register as an expert:

13. Evaluation Evaluation criteria - Excellence
Soundness of concept and quality of objectives
Progress beyond state of the art
Quality and effectiveness of the S/T methodology and associated work plan
Guidelines
- How is your idea different
- Overall strategy, work plan (describe work packages) and methodology
- Appropriate milestones and deliverables
- Risk assessments and contingency plans

14. Evaluation Evaluation criteria - Implementation
Appropriateness of the management structure and procedures
Quality and relevant experience of participants/consortium
Appropriateness of the allocation and justification of the resources to be committed (budget, staff, equipment)
Guidelines
- Unless stated in call text there is no political/geographical requirement
- Avoid obvious imbalances
- Split the budget according to the work done (collaborative project)

15. Evaluation Evaluation criteria - Impact
Contribution, at the European and/or international level, to the expected impacts listed in the work programme
Appropriateness of measures for the dissemination and/or exploitation of project results, and management of IP
Guidelines
- Include clear dissemination and publication plans
- Does it have “EU added value”
- Plan to track the impact post-project (exploitation potential)
- Include plans on how IPR will be exploited
- Sustainability of the project after the EU funding

16. Evaluation
Summary
Calls are highly competitive – must be over the threshold to succeed
Remember the European aspect
Read the call carefully – seek external opinions on topic fit
Write simply and clearly – don’t assume expert knowledge
Make time to do a good job – avoid last minute submissions 16

17. Agenda Getting started Proposal submission Evaluation NCP support
Case studies

18. All advice is confidential, impartial and free
NCP support
A UK-wide network provided by the Technology Strategy Board to help you engage with H2020
General advice on H2020 participation – help you to make an informed decision (signposting)
Helpline - scientific priorities, calls, participation rules, financial rules, partnering…
Follow-on advice – negotiation stage, reports, cost claims, IPR, project management…
Informing and Awareness Raising (Infodays, seminars,…)
All advice is confidential, impartial and free

19. NCP support _Connect •NCP contacts •Information •News •Events
_Connect
•NCP contacts
•Information
•News
•Events
•Documents
•Network

20. Agenda Getting started Proposal submission Evaluation NCP support
Case studies

21. Case studies NOFUN - Novel antifungals to treat resistant organisms
5 partners (3 SMEs, 2 Universities) from 4 EU countries.
HEALTH-2013-INN-2: 3 years of execution, € 4.5 million of EC contribution (60 % for SMEs)
Coordinator: The University of Manchester (management) and F2G Ltd (scientific coordination)
NCP support: project matching, eligibility check with project officer, partner search, helpline during preparation, updated information during evaluation, support during negotiation

22. Case studies NOFUN - Novel antifungals to treat resistant organisms
Evaluation: 13/15
1. S/T quality:
“The workplan and methodology are well considered. and there is an excellent analysis of risks and contingency planning”
2. Implementation:
“This is a high quality consortium comprising experts in the field with good complementarity. The management structure and decision making process is well considered. The budget is largely appropriate”
3. Impact:
“There is a lack of antifungal drug discovery in pharma, but a remaining medical need, therefore this proposal has potential for high clinical impact”

23. Case studies
DevelopAKUre - Clinical Development of Nitisinone for Alkaptonuria
13 partners from 7 EU countries: 4 Hospitals, 3 Universities, 3 SMEs, 2 Patient Organisations, 1 Pharmaceutical Company
HEALTH-2012-INN-1: 5 years of execution, € 8 million of EC contribution (30% for SMEs)
Coordinator: Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital NHS Trust
NCP support: project matching, eligibility check with project officer, helpline during preparation, updated information during evaluation, support during negotiation

24. Case studies
DevelopAKUre - Clinical Development of Nitisinone for Alkaptonuria
Evaluation: 15/15
1. S/T quality:
“The overall project is presented very clearly, in a systematic manner. The description perfectly addressed all relevant aspects of the call”.
2. Implementation:
“The project structure is well designed and appropriate. The parties involved are highly skilled, providing an excellent mix of scientific, strategic and operational skills”
3. Impact:
“The plans for dissemination were extremely well prepared. The IP Policy was seen as exemplary”

25. Further information European Commission – Horizon 2020:
Participant portal:
Fit for Health:
Healthcompetence:
_Connect (NCP network):

26. FP7 Health National Contact Point: Octavio Pernas
Website:
E mail:
Phone:
Mobile:
Twitter: @FP7_Health_NCP
Alternative: Alex Harris