V preteklem tednu smo na MIZŠ izvedli dve delavnici o pripravi predlogov projektov na razpis Obzorje Evropa MSCA podoktorske štipendije/Postdoctoral Fellowships (HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01) z 20 udeleženkami in udeleženci iz Slovenije. Na osnovi vnaprej pripravljenega gradiva smo se seznanili s tistimi pozitivnimi in negativnimi recenzentskimi ocenami in komentarji pri vseh evalvacijskih kriterijih, ki so bili za udeleženke in udeležence najpomembnejši za pripravo njihovega predloga projekta.
Da pridobljeno znanje ne bo ostalo samo med sodelujočimi, vam
v nadaljevanju posredujemo nekaj elementov, ki jih je treba upoštevati pri
pripravi predloga projekta pri posameznih evalvacijskih kriterijih, kot smo jih
obravnavali na delavnici. Izbor elementov je naključen in ne odraža celovitosti,
ki je potrebna pri opisu posameznega evalvacijskega kriterija. Ker mora biti
predlog projekta zapisan v angleškem jeziku, so tudi naši elementi zapisani v
angleškem jeziku.
Za vse nadaljnje podrobnosti v zvezi s tem se lahko obrnete
name: stojan.sorcan@gov.si
1. EXCELLENCE
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The
proposal addresses a relevant and timely research area for the EU's
development policy.
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The
research is clearly described, innovative and important from a cognitive perspective.
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The theoretical framework is updated and
worthy of study. Theoretical and practical outcomes
expected from the proposal are thus promising.
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The state of the art convincingly
introduces the existing debates and references for the theoretical framework.
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The state
of the art is clearly defined – it clearly shows where the researcher deviates from
current theoretical thinking.
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Research objectives and methodology are clearly described.
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The project
addresses a key scientific question
with a clear hypothesis to be tested
along with well-described and relevant objectives using novel investigation
tools.
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Relevant
details are provided concerning the open
science practices, such as data categories to be stored and the open
repositories to enable accessibility of the data to the scientific community
and the public.
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The training objectives match the research
objectives.
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New competencies and skills that will be developed during the fellowship are
sufficiently addressed and seem to be a logical progression in relation to the
researcher’s existing professional experience.
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Interdisciplinary aspects are well outlined and relevant.
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The gender dimension is explicitly and
convincingly included in the research proposal.
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The two-way transfer of knowledge between
the host and the researcher is realistic and convincingly described. The
researcher will add new skills on … and will increase experience on… The host
institution will benefit from the research experience on…
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The supervisor has an excellent scientific
reputation and publication in line with the project requirements. The
supervisor has extensive experience in hosting and supervising researchers.
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Regular meetings with the supervisor, combined
with lab meetings/seminars/conferences with other researchers.
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It is
expected that the integration of the
researchers into the team/institution would be smooth and effective.
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The researcher’s research experience
demonstrates a perfect match between the researcher’s profile and the project.
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The
researcher has demonstrated determination in preparing the personal research career by pursuing numerous
directed research training opportunities, with a capacity to develop useful
collaborations.
Avtorica slike: Liza Stančič, ZRC SAZU
2. IMPACT
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The
training at the host organisation will widen the competencies of the researcher
and will enable the enhancement of future
career perspectives.
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The
researcher convincingly argues that they will acquire high-quality new academic
competencies and complementary skills in a broad range of areas relevant to
their career ambitions: building
collaborations, co-operating internationally, academic writing, public speaking…
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The
researcher has plans to be involved in the teaching and supervising activities
at the host which is an important aspect to enhance their future career prospects.
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Skills
that will be acquired are properly identified and relevant for the future
career.
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The researcher’s career plan is ambitious
and the measures to achieve the goal are realistic.
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The
ambitious and convincing scientific dissemination
plan is presented, including reports and meeting with professional communities.
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Project
results will be disseminated
effectively through an open data policy, publication in high-profile journals
and participation in specialized conferences.
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Careful
attention is paid to identifying the potential
users of the results of the project and designing effective communication
strategies for these stakeholders.
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The
proposal outlines promising and well-identified elements to effectively
disseminate the results to different
target audiences via websites, social media and regular meetings with
stakeholders.
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The host
institution offers the researcher engagement with a large and productive
organisation with links to a global
research community.
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There is a
coherent plan presented ensuring intellectual
property rights will be protected.
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The potential industrial applications of
the expected results would contribute positively to the European economy.
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Collaboration with industries may open new opportunities for career in the
non-academic sector.
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Plans for the communication of project activities to wider audiences are clearly
stated in the proposal.
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The public engagement activities will
create significant awareness of the performed research.
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Various communication techniques together with
social media will be applied to reach a wide range of audiences.
3. IMPLEMENTATION
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The proposal
presents a well-articulated and realistic work
plan. The coherence and effectiveness of the work plan are satisfactory,
as it is well designed to achieve the desired impact.
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The
proposal has a clear and appropriately divided work package structure which includes impacts and training
activities.
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The work
plan includes references to all of the components of the project that are
mentioned in the different sections of the proposal, namely the training and
dissemination activities in addition to the research activities, which enhances
the credibility of the activities.
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Milestones and deliverables
are properly defined and they are consistent. Moreover, the relationships
between the creation of the researcher’s capacities and their use are clearly
shown.
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The given
time frames are realistic. A Gantt chart is provided that allows a
clear overview of the effectiveness of the research and training.
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The workload is well balanced for
finalizing the project within the proposed time frame.
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A person-month evaluation is given for
each WP, well correlated with the specific proposed activities.
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Non-human resource allocation for research and training is presented clearly.
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The risk involved are appropriately considered
and contingency measures are
provided.
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A
detailed and practical contingency table
with description, proposed mitigation
measures and level of risk has
been compiled and stated.
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Progress monitoring mechanisms are in place.
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Regular scientific discussions are planned to occur with the supervisors, as well as
group meetings and seminars at the host, which are useful measures to monitor project progress.
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The
contribution of the host institution
to the research and training activities is clearly described and very
adequate.
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The institutional environment is
appropriate for the successful outcome of the proposed work.
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The infrastructure at the beneficiary and
the access to facilities would support the researcher.
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The
competencies and experience of the participating
organisations are well presented.
- The host institution will manage all administrative and financial aspects of the proposal.
Na koncu posredujemo še splošne ugotovitve, ki jih je treba
upoštevati pri pripravi predloga MSCA podoktorskega projekta. Avtorica zaključkov v spodnji sliki je dr. Darija Feizpour iz Inštituta za kovinske materiale in
tehnologije – IMT.
