Assessment criteria Ordinary calls

Application

• Is there a clear and relevant research question?
• Is the application written in plain and clear language?

Instrument

• Does the project adequately meet the purpose of the instrument?

Scientific quality

• Originality and breakthroughs
• Is the project original?
• Does the project present a potential scientific breakthrough in the field?
  
  
• Quality of scientific approach
• Is the scientific approach of high quality?
• Is the scientific approach ground-breaking?
• Is the approach internationally competitive?
  
  
• Feasibility of the project
• Is the methodology relevant?
• Is the project plan realistic?
• Are there significant risk factors that may prevent project execution?

Qualifications of the applicant

• Has the applicant obtained excellent results compared to career level?
• Has the applicant demonstrated an ability to carry out innovative research?