FAQ: Framework programmes experts
8th February 2006
Answer:
The European commission relies on external and international experts panels to assess all of the projects submitted to Brussels for funding. During FP7 individual evaluators have to register on an online database. Once they are registered their application is processed and they are eventually selected for one or more panels.
The Commission calls this database a database of prospective independent experts. Once registered the evaluator will be selected in compliance to the commission’s internal rules. But the evaluator will have an active role on a panel only if applications in the particular calls are relevant to his/her expertise, if there are sufficient applications etc. On a panel, the expert will be flown to Brussels for the meetings.
Final notes:
- The commission is very strong on Gender equity, and therefore committed to balance the overwhelming male expert population with women.
- Issue #19 of FEAST focus details the experience of an Australian expert
- To register and for more information please visit: https://cordis.europa.eu/emmfp7/
