Periodic Reporting for period 1 - NetEuratom (Establishment of a Network providing improved professionalised services and support to Euratom National Contact Points and programme applicants.)
Okres sprawozdawczy: 2022-06-01 do 2023-11-30
NetEuratom is the Network of Euratom National Contact Points with an overall concept to establish a united learning network of NCPs, undertaking transnational activities for a more consistent level of NCP services, resulting in higher quality of submitted proposals from applicants. More specifically, the project aims to provide improved and professionalised services to all Euratom NCPs simplifying access to Euratom calls in nuclear research and trainings and lowering entry barriers for newcomers, through knowledge sharing and skills development (particularly for newcomers and less experienced NCPs), trainings and mentoring activities. Regarding Euratom programme applicants and other relevant stakeholders, the project will provide information and training material needed in order to raise the average quality of proposals submitted as well as matchmaking activities with the scope to link up potential participants with emerging consortia in nuclear research. NetEuratom seeks to establish close collaboration with other Horizon Europe NCP and EU networks through joint organisation of matchmaking and training activities aiming to complement support services to applicants. All project activities and outcomes will be promoted to all Euratom NCPs and the wider public. NetEuratom will be implemented by a consortium of eight officially nominated NCP organisations from eight EU Member States. The project is a Coordination and Support Action with a 60 month duration.
The project's activities will be tailored to two major target groups, namely (a) direct beneficiaries: Euratom NCPs and applicants, and (b) indirect beneficiaries: The European Commission, EU networks, national and EU-level policy makers and stakeholders, and last but not least, the general public (see fig. 2.1). Strengthening the trans-national cooperation between Euratom NCPs from both MS/AC and with NCPs of other thematic areas has a direct impact on the consistency of NCP support services across and beyond Europe. NCP internal communication along with trainings and mentoring activities, based on the mapping of NCPs needs, will ensure that NCPs acquire their knowledge and enhance their skills for providing high quality services to the applicants. Furthermore, networking opportunities offered to applicants, experienced and less experienced ones, with the use of online tools and brokerage events will create opportunities to bring together partners with different scientific backgrounds and level of experience, and support them to develop innovative approaches to solving multidisciplinary research challenges. Our network will establish collaboration with the European Commission regarding the existing Partner Search Service, available in the Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal, while raising the general standard of support to the programme applicants, taking into account the diversity of actors that participate in the Euratom programme. Following the organisation of online activities, our network, with the support of NCPs acting as Programme Committee Members, will communicate to the European Commission, feedback collected from the applicant community, with the aim to improve or adapt the programme implementation and future calls accordingly. NetEuratom will support scientific innovation with and for society, the Euratom policy objectives, and other relevant European and national policies and roadmaps by promoting a broader understanding among NCPs and the scientific community.
The project's activities will be tailored to two major target groups, namely (a) direct beneficiaries: Euratom NCPs and applicants, and (b) indirect beneficiaries: The European Commission, EU networks, national and EU-level policy makers and stakeholders, and last but not least, the general public (see fig. 2.1). Strengthening the trans-national cooperation between Euratom NCPs from both MS/AC and with NCPs of other thematic areas has a direct impact on the consistency of NCP support services across and beyond Europe. NCP internal communication along with trainings and mentoring activities, based on the mapping of NCPs needs, will ensure that NCPs acquire their knowledge and enhance their skills for providing high quality services to the applicants. Furthermore, networking opportunities offered to applicants, experienced and less experienced ones, with the use of online tools and brokerage events will create opportunities to bring together partners with different scientific backgrounds and level of experience, and support them to develop innovative approaches to solving multidisciplinary research challenges. Our network will establish collaboration with the European Commission regarding the existing Partner Search Service, available in the Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal, while raising the general standard of support to the programme applicants, taking into account the diversity of actors that participate in the Euratom programme. Following the organisation of online activities, our network, with the support of NCPs acting as Programme Committee Members, will communicate to the European Commission, feedback collected from the applicant community, with the aim to improve or adapt the programme implementation and future calls accordingly. NetEuratom will support scientific innovation with and for society, the Euratom policy objectives, and other relevant European and national policies and roadmaps by promoting a broader understanding among NCPs and the scientific community.
WP1: Project Management
T.1.1 Project Management
Online consortium meeting and constant administrative support of partners in implementing their activities
Guidance with amendment, through change of partners
T1.2. Project Coordination
Consortium agreement
Action plan of the project
constant administrative support of partners in implementing their activities
T1.3 Quality Control
Drafting of quality management plan that identifies how we work together
WP2: Network Excellence
Task 2.1 NCPs Assessment
NCP assessment survey, circulated, analysed and submitted as deliverable, according to the quality standard int the management plan
Task 2.2 Trainings
- 1st Online Training on "Legal and Financial issues in Horizon Europe”, May 30 2023
- NetEuratom Training on “MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships”, June 26 2023
Task 2.3 Mentoring sessions
The first mentoring session was delivered by Prof. Vladimir Slugen from STUBA on general aspects such as:
- Short Bio of the mentor
- Summary of the recent Programme Committee of October 2022
- What is the Euratom Research and Training Programme?
- Objectives
- Nuclear fusion research and development
- Nuclear fission, safety and radiation protection
- Euratom synergies
- How to apply
WP3:Network Matchmaking Activities
Task 3.2 Workshops and Trainings for applicants
- “What can Euratom applicants find at The Funding and Training Opportunities Portal” – how to make the best from using FTOP”: March 7, 2023
- HORIZON-EURATOM 2021-2022 Calls: State of Art, June 29, 2023
Task 3.3 Collaboration with other Networks
Synergies done/discussed with
- MSCA-NET
- WIDERA
-UAinEuratom
T.1.1 Project Management
Online consortium meeting and constant administrative support of partners in implementing their activities
Guidance with amendment, through change of partners
T1.2. Project Coordination
Consortium agreement
Action plan of the project
constant administrative support of partners in implementing their activities
T1.3 Quality Control
Drafting of quality management plan that identifies how we work together
WP2: Network Excellence
Task 2.1 NCPs Assessment
NCP assessment survey, circulated, analysed and submitted as deliverable, according to the quality standard int the management plan
Task 2.2 Trainings
- 1st Online Training on "Legal and Financial issues in Horizon Europe”, May 30 2023
- NetEuratom Training on “MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships”, June 26 2023
Task 2.3 Mentoring sessions
The first mentoring session was delivered by Prof. Vladimir Slugen from STUBA on general aspects such as:
- Short Bio of the mentor
- Summary of the recent Programme Committee of October 2022
- What is the Euratom Research and Training Programme?
- Objectives
- Nuclear fusion research and development
- Nuclear fission, safety and radiation protection
- Euratom synergies
- How to apply
WP3:Network Matchmaking Activities
Task 3.2 Workshops and Trainings for applicants
- “What can Euratom applicants find at The Funding and Training Opportunities Portal” – how to make the best from using FTOP”: March 7, 2023
- HORIZON-EURATOM 2021-2022 Calls: State of Art, June 29, 2023
Task 3.3 Collaboration with other Networks
Synergies done/discussed with
- MSCA-NET
- WIDERA
-UAinEuratom
Specific
objective Outputs Impact
SO1: To enhance the competence of NCPs, including helping less experienced NCPs rapidly acquire the know-how accumulated in other countries.
Events (WP2): 2 online events under WP “Building Network Excellence” on L&F, and MSCA PostDoctoral Fellowships for the Euratom programme (T2.2). One mentoring activity which enhanced the dialogue among Euratom NCPs and facilitated transfer of knowledge.
NCPs were providing with the basic “building” blocks of the required knowledge for the Euratom Programme.
SO2: To facilitate transnational cooperation between NCPs with a view to identifying and sharing good practices and raising the general standard of support to the Programme applicants.
Communication list (WP4): Regular contact with the NCP forum through a dedicated mailing list for the projects activities.
Events – Mentoring activity (WP2)
Events for Stakeholders and NCPs (WP3), T3.2 where the use of F&T was presented and in particular the way to extract statistics in addition to an analysis of the state of play of the previous Euratom calls. The circulation of activities of the project to the NCP forum provided a sense of a network, which can create a momentum in the years to come.
SO3: To improve the matchmaking of applicants in nuclear research and training.
Not yet started -
SO4: To communicate the project activities, disseminate its outputs to different stakeholders and raise the awareness of the project and the Euratom programme.
Visual identity and promotional material (WP4), such as logo, powerpoint template, banner and a publication template (T4.3).
Website and Linkedin account
Collaboration with other networks (WP3), such as WIDERA, MSCA, presentation in UAinEuratom
Training for stakeholders (WP3), presentation of the NetEuratom project before the core subject-matter of the training
Different stakeholders started learning about this project on the Euratom programme, through diverse but complementary outlets.
objective Outputs Impact
SO1: To enhance the competence of NCPs, including helping less experienced NCPs rapidly acquire the know-how accumulated in other countries.
Events (WP2): 2 online events under WP “Building Network Excellence” on L&F, and MSCA PostDoctoral Fellowships for the Euratom programme (T2.2). One mentoring activity which enhanced the dialogue among Euratom NCPs and facilitated transfer of knowledge.
NCPs were providing with the basic “building” blocks of the required knowledge for the Euratom Programme.
SO2: To facilitate transnational cooperation between NCPs with a view to identifying and sharing good practices and raising the general standard of support to the Programme applicants.
Communication list (WP4): Regular contact with the NCP forum through a dedicated mailing list for the projects activities.
Events – Mentoring activity (WP2)
Events for Stakeholders and NCPs (WP3), T3.2 where the use of F&T was presented and in particular the way to extract statistics in addition to an analysis of the state of play of the previous Euratom calls. The circulation of activities of the project to the NCP forum provided a sense of a network, which can create a momentum in the years to come.
SO3: To improve the matchmaking of applicants in nuclear research and training.
Not yet started -
SO4: To communicate the project activities, disseminate its outputs to different stakeholders and raise the awareness of the project and the Euratom programme.
Visual identity and promotional material (WP4), such as logo, powerpoint template, banner and a publication template (T4.3).
Website and Linkedin account
Collaboration with other networks (WP3), such as WIDERA, MSCA, presentation in UAinEuratom
Training for stakeholders (WP3), presentation of the NetEuratom project before the core subject-matter of the training
Different stakeholders started learning about this project on the Euratom programme, through diverse but complementary outlets.