Activity initiation
The project proposal / Project directive is the base for NeIC decision to start activities, and with what degree of NeIC co-funding. This page describes who should propose new activities, who assesses the proposals, and on what bases.
Project initiation
NeIC projects are usually initiated bottom-up by consortia consisting of e-infrastructure providers, developers, researchers and related communities around the Nordic region. The proposals may also be initiated by the NeIC Provider Forum. Participation from at least three countries, of which one can be other than a Nordic country or Estonia, is required. The proposed collaboration project may include partners from beyond the Nordic region. Project proposals can be submitted through Invitation for e-Infrastructure Collaboration.
Development project
In the assessment of the proposals for development project NeIC will utilize recognised experts in the field of e-infrastructures and consult national e-infrastructure providers in the Nordic countries.
The NeIC Board will take the final funding decision. In addition to the assessment by the external review committee and prioritisations by the national e-Infrastructure providers, NeIC Board will consider Nordic added value, NeIC budget alignment and balance in the NeIC project portfolio before making its decision.
After the board decision NeIC will initiate contract negotiations contacting the successful proposals regarding further details regarding budgets and contract. The NeIC Executive Team (XT) implements the initiatives. The Board oversees projects through regular project portfolio reports and through reviews/hearings at natural occasions.
Assessment criteria for development projects
The proposals for development project are assessed according to
- Nordic added value
- contribution to e-infrastructure community beyond national capabilities
- broad Nordic interest
- significance to researchers in and beyond the Nordic region
- contribution to Strategic Objectives
- National relevance
- national strategies
- Project management
- quality and feasibility of the project
- longer term viability of the anticipated e-infrastructure services
NeIC budget alignment and balance in the NeIC project portfolio will also be taken into account.
Pre-study
The pre-study proposals will be reviewed by the NeIC administration and decided by the NeIC Director. In the decision making potential Nordic added value, NeIC budget alignment and balance in the NeIC project portfolio will be considered. The NeIC Executive Team (XT) implements the initiatives.
Assessment criteria for pre-studies
The pre-study proposals will be assessed based on:
- Potential Nordic added value
- contribution to e-infrastructure community beyond national capabilities
- broad Nordic interest
- significance to researchers in and beyond the Nordic region
- contribution to Strategic Objectives
NeIC budget alignment and balance in the NeIC project portfolio will also be taken into account.