Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Note: Please note that this FAQ section is a work in progress. Additional questions and answers will be added gradually throughout the duration of the open call.
Q. Are universities from outside the EU eligible to take part in upcoming CONNECT-NM project proposals?
A. Organisations from countries not associated with Euratom are eligible as partners in a project consortium, but cannot receive funds from the European Commission. Therefore, they need to be able to count on national or regional funds to be able to perform the work they intend to carry out in the project. If the project proposal is accepted, they’ll be added as associated partners to the CONNECT-NM consortium through an amendment to the grant agreement and will need to sign a cooperation agreement with the coordinator of CONNECT-NM.
Q. Is there any way forward from JPNM Pilot projects to make a bid in the CONNECT-NM call?
A. JPNM Pilot Projects are not automatically transferred to CONNECT-NM and, if proposed as projects to CONNECT-NM, do not have any specific advantage over other proposals. However, the JPNM Pilot Project consortium is fully entitled to prepare a proposal connected with the Pilot Project, paying attention to ensuring consistency with the CONNECT-NM work programme for the open call.