Calls for proposals for 'Strengthening the administrative and operational capacity of transnational networks of National Contact Points'
This new call comes under the Horizon 2020 pillar 'Spreading excellence and widening participation. Support will be given to a consortium of formally nominated NCPs in the area of the 'Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation' part. The activities will be tailored according to the nature of the area, and the priorities of the NCPs concerned. Various mechanisms may be included, such as benchmarking, joint workshops, enhanced cross-border brokerage events, specific training linked to this 'Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation' part as well as to gender dimension of Research and Innovation and twinning schemes. Special attention will be given to enhance the competence of NCPs, including helping less experienced NCPs rapidly acquire the know-how accumulated in other countries. The focus throughout should be on issues specific to the 'Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation' part and should not duplicate actions foreseen in the NCP network for quality standards and horizontal issues under 'Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation'. Only NCPs from EU Member States and Associated Countries, and which have been officially appointed by the relevant national authorities are eligible to participate in and receive funding for this action. The consortium should have a good representation of experienced and less experienced NCPs.To see the official call announcements, please consult: Widespread Transnational Network of National Contact Points - NCP(opens in new window)