Network of Excellence (NoE)
A Network of Excellence is an instrument for strengthening excellence by tackling the fragmentation of European research, where the main deliverable is a durable structuring and shaping of the way that research is carried out on the topic of the network.
| Aims and Objectives: |
NoE are designed to strengthen scientific and technological excellence on a particular research topic through the durable integration of the research capacities of the participants. They aim to overcome the fragmentation of European research by:
NoE also have to spread excellence beyond the boundaries of its partnership. |
| Project components: |
Projects must include a training component in the frame of their “spreading of excellence “ activities. |
| Number of participants: |
Minimum of three partners from three different countries. However, the achievement of the “durable integration objective” usually implies a rather limited partnership. |
| Duration: |
Typically up to 5 years with a maximum of 7 years. |
| Project Management: |
An overall management framework will have to be into place. |
| Expected funding: |
> millions € but no minimum threshold |
| Type of funding: |
Funding will be in form of a grant for integration. A fixed amount which will be distributed in annual instalments. |
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