Article 8 First phase of the selection – verification of eligibility
United Kingdom
Applicants shall submit their applications to the Commission in accordance with the instructions set out in the call for selection.
The Commission may request applicants to provide additional information regarding the fulfilment of eligibility criteria within a set timeframe. As part of the verification of eligibility, the Commission shall assess:
if the application was submitted on or before the deadline established in the call for selection;
compliance with the requirements provided in Articles 2 and 3;
if the application is complete and, where applicable, the applicant has provided the additional information requested by the Commission pursuant to paragraph 2.
Within 40 working days following the closing date for the application, the Commission shall decide on the eligibility of the applicants. The Commission shall give reasons where it decides that an applicant does not meet the eligibility criteria. It shall immediately communicate such decision to that applicant.
The Commission shall publish the list of eligible applicants.