The work carried out in the project reflects the goals described in Annex1: structured information on each task is provided in section 1.2 Explanation of the work carried out per WP while all the details are given in the different Deliverable reports.
WP1 Project management, communication & dissemination:
The WP was designed to put in place appropriate and efficient coordination and management including administrative and financial tasks, take timely corrective actions, ensure timely delivery of results with an adequate quality level and run the liaison office for extended NCP network. Two specific tasks were devoted to communication with the European Commission and to communication & dissemination of project results.
Main Results
• The project management structure revealed to be efficient, the quality management effective and the partnership strong even under pressure. All project activities have been implemented successfully by the consortium.
• 2 Physical meetings, 1 virtual meeting and 12 Consortium Telcos were organised
• 2 Amendments were prepared and submitted
• The Liaison Office maintained regular contact and kept the entire Network informed about project activities
• Regular information and communication with the EC
• Project website and intranet regularly updated
WP2 Capacity Building
The WP was conceived to improve and professionalise NCP services by providing training on key technical issues specifically related to RIs, to mentor newcomers through a dedicated introductory webinar and a ‘welcome pack’, to achieve full synergy of Research Infrastructures with other H2020 areas and networks and maximise the exchange within the RIs NCPs.
Main Results
• Two trainings have been organised: the first on legal and financial issues and proposal writing, the second on increasing success rates
• 2 webinars on Research Infrastructures in Horizon Europe have taken place
• The Welcome Package for new NCPs has been updated
• One online tripling was successfully performed
• One expert seminar was organized and a leaflet on Widening of Research Infrastructures was made available on the project’s website
• Q&A available online
WP3 Services to Stakeholders
The main objective of this WP was to extend the impact of the network of RIs NCPs increasing the interest and participation in Horizon 2020 Programme, raising awareness among the RIs stakeholders about the services and support given by the NCPs in their own countries.
Main Results
• The RICH Symposium entitled Symposium on Research Infrastructures as Engines for Maximising Impact of HE was successfully organised
• The RI projects’ coordinators needs were identified through a survey and interviews to available coordinators
• The search tool on TA/VA open calls was regularly updated and available online
• 4 webinars on TA/VA open calls took place in 2020
• A proposal workshop for RIs applicants was successfully organised in Prague
