COST ACTION CA18130

Virtual Networking

Virtual Networking tools
Definition

Virtual Networking Support

Designating a Virtual Networking Support Manager by the MC

  • VNS Grant up to 4000 Euro providing a written rationale for their decision with regard to the exact amount of the grant
  • evaluation criteria defined by the Action’s MC should be communicated to all potential applicants
  • selectionof successful grantee shall be based on contributions to the overall objectivesof the Action

Virtual Mobility Grant

  • The successful applicant(s) will be selected by the MC to perform activities that do not necessarily require in person presence.
  • VM Grant up to 1500 Euro providing a written rationale for their decision with regard to the exact amount of the grant
  • evaluation criteria defined by the Action’s MC should be communicated to all potential applicants
  • selection of successful grantee shall be based on contributions to the overall objectives

 

DECISIONS AND MANDATES

  • The evaluation of each received VNS grant application will be performed by the Core Group that will act as VNT Appointed Committee and will take the responsibility on behalf of the MC.
  • The evaluation of each received VM grant application will be performed by the Action Chair that will take the responsibility on behalf of the MC.

Evaluation and selection criteria

Establishment of criteria for Evaluation and Selection of VNS Grant

Evaluation Criteria will be scored from 6 to 10 Weight
Description of how the COST Action can benefit from developing virtual networking activities
Progress towards the MoU objectives and deliverables.
Addressing COST Excellence and inclusiveness Policy.
Addressing Stakeholder engagement and promoting Global Networking (IPC, NNC).
0.4
Strategy on virtual networking
Clarity, coherence, concreteness, timeliness and implementability.
0.3
Coordination and report plan
Coherence with the overall Action strategy
Implementablility withing the GP
0.3
Evaluation Criteria will be scored from 6 to 10 Weight
Positive record of involvement activities within the Action 0.25
Positive record of achievements within the Action 0.25
Positive record of coordination activities within the Action 0.25
Positive record od fairness and objectiveness 0.25

Establishment of criteria for Evaluation and Selection of VM Grants

Evaluation Criteria will be scored from 6 to 10 Weight
Main objective of the Virtual Mobility Grant
  • Coherence with the Action implementation Strategy
0.2
Working Plan
  • Clarity, coherence, concreteness, timeliness and implementability.
0.2
Plan for Participation
  • Positive records of the participants
  • Addressing Inclusiveness policy
0.2
Main expected outputs
  • Coherence and progress towards the MoU objectives and delivery of the MoU objectives.
0.2
Contribution to the COST Action Strategy
  • Addressing the COST Excellence and Inclusiveness Policy
  • Addressing stakeholder engagement
  • Promoting participation of researchers from NNC and IPC
0.2
Evaluation Criteria will be scored from 6 to 10 Weight
Positive record of involvement activities within the Action 0.25
Positive record of achievements within the Action 0.25
Previous VM Grants by the same applicantn 0.25
Geographical distribution of VM Grants 0.25

Information

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Strategies for Virtual Networking