[{"command":"insert","method":"html","selector":".target-2924 .toolbox-active-article","data":"\u003Ch2\u003EProject idea refinement exercise\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv id=\u0022active-article-1395\u0022\u003E\n \u003Cdiv class=\u0022toolbox-article-body\u0022\u003E\n \u003Cdiv\u003EBefore starting to work on a proposal, it is important to answer some crucial questions in order to ensure a focused effort towards a successful proposal. This exercise can be done by an individual or organisation but it works better if done in cooperation with a coach that is has experience with EU projects - \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ideal-ist.eu\/representatives\u0022\u003Efor example your local NCP\u003C\/a\u003E. Often this exercise is used in a small group of potential participants with project ideas that leads to even deeper understanding. To a certain extent it is the first step in critical thinking necessary to construct a good proposal, making your idea public albeit in a confidential setting and receiving constructive comments.\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00b7\u003Cspan style=\u0022font: 7pt \u0027Times New Roman\u0027\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EWhat exactly is my project idea?\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00b7\u003Cspan style=\u0022font: 7pt \u0027Times New Roman\u0027\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EIs my project idea in line with the Call text?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00b7\u003Cspan style=\u0022font: 7pt \u0027Times New Roman\u0027\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EWhat are the main objectives and results of my project idea?\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00b7\u003Cspan style=\u0022font: 7pt \u0027Times New Roman\u0027\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EWhat kind of partners do I need in order to compose the consortium?\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003EThe goal of the exercise is to help participants find concrete and concise answers to these questions. At the end of the exercise, proposers should be able to generate a \u201cone-pager\u201d (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ideal-ist.eu\/toolbox?category=2925\u0026amp;article=10998\u0026amp;main-category=2924\u0022\u003Elink to template here\u003C\/a\u003E) that can be used to communicate the basic concepts of the project idea to commission staff and potential project partners.\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003EEspecially for proposers planning to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ideal-ist.eu\/toolbox?category=2926\u0026amp;article=1614\u0026amp;main-category=2924\u0022\u003Eattend information meetings or brokerage events\u003C\/a\u003E it is highly recommended to go through this exercise and prepare a one pager in order to be able to discuss research interests with other attendants, or as a basis for asking questions in information sessions.\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\n \u003C\/div\u003E\n \u003Cul\u003E\n \u003C\/ul\u003E\n \u003C\/div\u003E\n","settings":[]},{"command":"set_active","active":"#category-2925","parent":"#toolbox-articles-containter-2924","active_article":"#article-1395"},{"command":"change_url","path":"\/toolbox?category=2925\u0026article=1395\u0026main-category=2924"},{"command":"insert","method":"html","selector":"#video-2925","data":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022toolbox-image-container\u0022 style=\u0022background: url(https:\/\/www.ideal-ist.eu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/toolbox_small\/public\/toolbox-category\/2018-12\/Layer%202%20%281%29.png?itok=smuDpqZI) no-repeat 0 0; background-size: 100%;\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EProposal Advice and Information\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","settings":[]},{"command":"scroll_to","selector":"#active-article-1395"}]