Division 2.2.5 Reception

The date and time of receipt of the last version of submitted proposals are recorded. After the call deadline, an acknowledgement of receipt is sent by e-mail containing:

• Proposal title and unique proposal identifier (proposal number);

• Identifier of the call to which the proposal was addressed;

• Date and time of receipt (which is set to the time of the call deadline, for proposals submitted electronically).

Subsequent to submission, the ERCEA only makes contact with the PI and/or applicant legal entity if this is necessary to clarify questions such as eligibility or to verify administrative or legal data contained in the proposal^f1. However, in a two-stage procedure and for retained applications only, the PI empowered by the applicant legal entity may, under conditions specified in the call, be invited to submit a further proposal or further information on the original proposal, and/or to attend an interview.