Division 3.1.6.2 Two-stage submission procedure for frontier research projects

The call will specify when a two stage submission procedure applies. In such cases, the evaluation criteria applicable to each stage will be set out in the Ideas work programme. The precise methodology for the peer review evaluation at the first and second stage may differ (for example in the use of panel evaluators, referees and/or interviews of the PI).

PIs must submit first a reduced or outline proposal. This first-stage proposal is evaluated against the criteria for this stage set out in the call.

Following the evaluation of the first stage proposal, the Panel assessment may result, for the retained proposals, in the invitation for a second stage submission. Independently of any further cross-Panel assessment, Panels are empowered at this stage within their frame of competence to recommend proposals should proceed to the second stage.

Successful applicants after the first stage will be invited to submit a more detailed proposal or more complete and updated information on the original proposal by a specific deadline for the second stage. To uphold the principle of equal treatment, the Panel may recommend the exclusion from further evaluation for proposals submitted at the second stage which deviate substantially from the corresponding first-stage proposal.

The peer review evaluation process for the second stage follows the sequence described under 3.1.6.1.