Project proposal

EADV supports excellence in research through its Project Proposal programme. Make your research idea a published reality through the EADV grant opportunities.

EADV Project Proposal: useful information

Guidelines

An investigator cannot apply in more than one project as a Project Leader in a single round proposal;
An investigator cannot apply as a Project Leader if he/she already has an approved project that is being funded by the PPRC and has not been completed;
Executive officers of the EADV are not eligible to apply for a grant by the PPRC as Project Leaders;
Board members and Committee chairs/members may apply as Project Leaders or co-investigators for PPRC funding but cannot be personally compensated through the grant;
Funding will be firstly allocated at the end of the submission year;
The funding period essentially starts at the beginning of the year that follows the submission. Please consider this for the project timeplan and budget.

Criteria for evaluation

A project which is in conflict with EADV or is in conflict with EADV initiatives pursued by other committees of EADV, will not be evaluated by the PPRC.

The project benefits the EADV: the project will contribute to the mission and reputation of the EADV;
The project benefits patients with skin diseases and contributes to the understanding of skin diseases, physician capabilities or patient care;
The project involves several expert groups from European countries with a synergistic or complementary role in pursuing the objectives of the project;
The project is co-ordinated by investigators with sufficient background experience and/or training in the specific research field;
The project is original and carries true scientific or clinical interest;
The project is feasible: the project objectives are realistic and can be achieved within a reasonable time frame (1-2 years);
The project management plan is adequate: timing and resources are clearly specified and in line with the project requirements. Deliverables are clear and measurable;
The project budget is adequate: a detailed realistic budget with justification of all elements is provided.

Evaluation and submission results

Each project will be reviewed by each member of the Project Proposal and Review Committee. When necessary, external reviewers (1 or 2) may be asked for their expertise at the decision of the Committee. External reviewers will be former or current members of the EADV Board.Project proposals are reviewed by the PPRC committee, and submitted to the attention of the Board of Representatives.Final decision will be taken by the Board of Representatives at the EADV Board meeting held during the EADV annual congress.Submitters will be informed soon after the Board meeting of the result related to their project submission.

Fundings

The budget limit on project funding is € 100.000.

The budget includes:

Salary for project leader and other essential personnel;
Equipment, supplies and software;
Facilities and administrative costs;
Travel expenses;
Publications and miscellaneous costs.

How to submit your project

Read carefully the Project Proposal guidelines

EADV Project Proposal guidelines

The application is to be submitted electronically through the MyEADV portal.

All documentation requested shall be collected and submitted to the EADV by the applicant and must be in English. It consists of four parts:

Candidate’s CV in English
Track record in research (publications, grants, etc)
Information on the academic or research environment of the applicant
Project details including budget