Only two topics are restricted to ESFRI projects: INFRADEV-2-2015 and
INFRADEV-3-2015. A third one, the "cluster" topic
INFRADEV-4-2014/2015, is also mainly addressing the need of ESFRI
projects. These should represent the core component of the cluster,
b...
Unlike under the corresponding call under FP7, the topic
"Implementation and operation of cross-cutting services and solutions
for clusters of ESFRI and other relevant research infrastructure
initiatives" does not restrict clusters to follow the thematic ...
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The project should mainly address observatories of European
freshwaters (in the strict sense). Transitional waters ("substantially
influenced by freshwater flows") should be included when possible
(appropriate observatories in place).
Associated coastal w...
The exchange of personnel is explicitly mentioned as a possible
activity under the three first calls and in particular the following
topics:
INFRADEV-3-2015: Individual implementation and operation of ESFRI
projects;
INFRADEV-4-2014/2015: Implementati...
"Innovation aspects" do not automatically equate to "innovation
actions" or "Joint Research Activities". For further guidance, please
consider in detail the statements on innovation in text of the call,
in particular:
1. The "scope" section of the IA call...
If this proposal complies with the other eligibility conditions, its
content would correspond, "wholly or in part, to the topic description
against which it is submitted, in the relevant work programme part";
it would therefore be eligible.
However, the s...
For the definition of the two access categories, please refer to the
section "Specific features for research infrastructures, D.
Integrating Activities, (ii) Trans-national and/or virtual access
activities" on pp. 56-57 of the "European research infrastru...
The rules on indirect costs have changed significantly compared to
FP7. The Horizon 2020 Rules for Participation7 (RfP) stipulate in
Article 29.1: "Indirect eligible costs shall be determined by applying
a flat rate of 25 % of the total direct eligible co...
While this question refers to a specific area under
INFRAIA-1-2014/2015, similar questions may arise for other areas under
the same call. The answer applies analogously there.
This call aims to address the following specific challenge: "European
researche...
Answer: Please refer to the Annotated Model Grant Agreement3 and in
particular to article 6.2 and related annotations. There is however
and exception to option D.2 of article 6.2 on depreciation costs of
equipment, infrastructure or other assets: "for tra...
