Assessment criteria Ordinary call

Published:

30.06.2025

Applications for this funding instrument are assessed according to the following criteria:

Application

To what extent is there a clear and relevant research question?
To what extent is the application written such that it is accessible to non-experts?

Eligibility

To what extent does the project meet the purpose of the grant type?

Research contribution
Originality and breakthroughs

To what extent is the project original?
To what extent does the project present a potential scientific breakthrough in the field?

Quality of approach

To what extent is the approach of high quality?
To what extent is the approach ground-breaking?
To what extent is the approach internationally competitive?

Feasibility

To what extent is the methodology relevant?
To what extent is the project plan realistic?
To what extent are there significant risk factors that may prevent project execution?

Qualifications of the applicant

To what extent has the applicant obtained excellent results compared to career level?
To what extent has the applicant demonstrated an ability to carry out innovative research?