Application
- Is there a clear and relevant research question?
- Is the application written in plain and clear language?
Instrument
- Does the project adequately meet the purpose of the instrument?
Scientific quality
- Originality and breakthroughs
- Is the project original?
- Does the project present a potential scientific breakthrough in the field?
- Quality of scientific approach
- Is the scientific approach of high quality?
- Is the scientific approach ground-breaking?
- Is the approach internationally competitive?
- Feasibility of the project
- Is the methodology relevant?
- Is the project plan realistic?
- Are there significant risk factors that may prevent project execution?
Qualifications of the applicant
- Has the applicant obtained excellent results compared to career level?
- Has the applicant demonstrated an ability to carry out innovative research?
- Specific for all Semper Ardens. Has the applicant succeeded in defining and developing the field?
- Specific for Semper Ardens where funding for scientific staff is included. Has the applicant demonstrated leadership, supervision, and mentoring skills (e.g., research group, international collaboration, leadership course)?