Ettevalmistustoetuse taotlemine - MEDITA

5868670 428625 0 0 -3810 9839325 Ehitajate tee 5 19086 Tallinn Rg-kood 74000323 Tel 620 2002 E-post [email protected] www.taltech.ee 0 0 Ehitajate tee 5 19086 Tallinn Rg-kood 74000323 Tel 620 2002 E-post [email protected] www.taltech.ee -3810 428625 0 0 SA Eesti Teadusagentuur Soola 8 2 9 . 0 5 .20 2 4 nr 11-10/ 195-12 51004 Tartu Ettevalmistustoetuse taotlemine Käesolevaga taotleb Tallinna Tehnikaülikool ( reg nr 74000323, ak EE201010052037382001 ) ettevalmistustoetust p rojekti taotlusele MERCOSUR-EU digital transformation - MEDITA ( 101177856 , HORIZON-MSCA-2023-SE-01 ) , David Romerso Troitino , õiguse instituut . Lugupidamisega (allkirjastatud digitaalselt) Marika Lunden Teadusosakond Lisa: ESR left 284480 Riina Vilgats 620 3536 [email protected] 0 0 Riina Vilgats 620 3536 [email protected] Associated with document Ref. Ares(2024)3462701 - 14/05/2024 Proposal Evaluation Form EUROPEAN COMMISSION Evaluation Summary Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON) Report - Staff Exchanges Call: HORIZON-MSCA-2023-SE-01 Type of action: HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-SE Proposal number: 101177856 Proposal acronym: MEDITA Duration (months): 48 Proposal title: MERCOSUR-EU digital transformation Activity: SOC N. Proposer name Country Total % Grant % eligible Requested costs 1 TALLINNA TEHNIKAÜLIKOOL EE 138,000 14.29% 138,000 14.29% 2 UNIVERSIDAD DE VALLADOLID ES 92,000 9.52% 92,000 9.52% 3 UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL URUGUAY DAMASO UY 92,000 9.52% 92,000 9.52% ANTONIO LARRANAGA ASOCIACION CIVIL 4 Instituto Relaciones Internacionales - Universidad Nacional de La AR 92,000 9.52% 92,000 9.52% Plata 5 UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE ASUNCION PY 92,000 9.52% 92,000 9.52% 6 UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE SANTA CATARINA BR 92,000 9.52% 92,000 9.52% 7 UNIVERSIDAD DE SALAMANCA ES 92,000 9.52% 92,000 9.52% 8 EESTI POLIITILISTE LIIT MTU EE 92,000 9.52% 92,000 9.52% 9 UNIVERZITA PALACKEHO V OLOMOUCI CZ 92,000 9.52% 92,000 9.52% 10 UNIVERSIDAD DE VIGO ES 92,000 9.52% 92,000 9.52% Total: 966,000 966,000 Abstract: MERCOSUR-EU digital transformation: Political and legal aspects focus on the digital economic relations between the EU and MERCOSUR, a game-changer for the area. It is an opportunity to boost economic growth and digitalization, alleviate poverty, improve economic transactions between the European Union and MERCOSUR and provide better opportunities. The digital transformation needs to be complemented by additional legal and political digital initiatives, allowing greater interconnection of MERCOSUR countries with one another and with the European Union. It will enhance both legal and social access for all, particularly in marginalised areas neglected by traditional institutions. The project aims to: 1- Promoting digital transformation in MERCOSUR will maximise EU impact in sectors such as health, energy, transport, agriculture, education and facilitating access to basic social services, consistent with EU broader good governance and development policies and programmes. Closing the digital gap and reducing inequalities must be secure by legal and political digital aspects. 2- Developing digital literacy and skills, particularly in the field of Law and politics, in order to equip young people, especially young women and girls, with the skills necessary to take advantage of the growth and prosperity promised by the digital economy, whilst protecting against online risks and harms, and promoting inclusion, notably for women. 3- Expanding new solutions offered by digital transformation across other sectors, with a political/legal digital support. 4- Allowing national stakeholders to manage digital risks in coordination with the European Union. 5- Creating legislative and regulatory frameworks, notably regarding data protection. 6- Building stability and trust for investors in the digital sector in MERCOSUR, fostering the transformation in such a strategic area sharing the expertise, Know-how, implementation, communication and dissemination tactics. Evaluation Summary Report 101177856/MEDITA-14/05/2024-10:27:40 1/4  Associated with document Ref. Ares(2024)3462701 - 14/05/2024 Evaluation Result Total score: 73.40 % (Threshold: 70 /100.00) Criterion 1 - Excellence Score: 3.40 (Threshold: 0 / 5.00 , Weight: 50.00% ) The following aspects will be taken into account, to the extent that the proposed work corresponds to the description in the work programme: • Quality and pertinence of the project’s research and innovation objectives (and the extent to which they are ambitious, and go beyond the state of the art). • Soundness of the proposed methodology (including interdisciplinary approaches, consideration of the gender dimension and other diversity aspects if relevant for the research project, and the quality and appropriateness of open science practices). • Quality of the proposed interaction between the participating organisations in light of the research and innovation objectives. During the consensus stage of the evaluation of this resubmission, evaluators were given access to the previous evaluation summary report. STRENGTHS - The innovative objectives are well presented in the proposal. It is clear how they will be measured and verified. - The proposal’s innovative aspects are pertinent to the project’s socio-political and policy objectives. - The overall methodology is adequately described. Major methodological challenges are identified and mostly appropriate solutions are specified in the proposal. - The gender dimension and diversity aspects are taken into account throughout the lifespan of the project, and a series of appropriate measures are taken to ensure diversity is identified in the proposal. - The contribution of each participating organization to the activities planned is well described in the proposal. - The main networking and training events contributing to the research and innovation activities are listed and justified in a comprehensive manner. WEAKNESSES - Key aspects of the scientific dimension and their relation to the scientific state-of-the-art are not discussed in a satisfactory manner. The proposal does not sufficiently elaborate on which aspects of digitalization it will focus on. -While the project proposes an approach that integrates expertise and knowledge from different regions and fields of study, the proposal does not provide a comprehensive explanation of how the declared interdisciplinary approaches will be concretely integrated to achieve the project's objectives. - The proposal fails to explicitly address how the data management plan will align with the FAIR principles. - The open science practices beyond open-access publications are not sufficiently described and integrated in the proposal. Criterion 2 - Impact Score: 3.90 (Threshold: 0 / 5.00 , Weight: 30.00% ) The following aspects will be taken into account, to the extent that the proposed work corresponds to the description in the work programme: • Developing new and lasting research collaborations, achieving transfer of knowledge between participating organisations and contribution to improving research and innovation potential at the European and global level. • Credibility of the measures to enhance the career perspectives of staff members and contribution to their skills development. • Suitability and quality of the measures to maximise expected outcomes and impacts, as set out in the dissemination and exploitation plan, including communication activities. • The magnitude and importance of the project’s contribution to the expected scientific, societal and economic impacts. STRENGTHS - There is reasonable evidence to assert that the composition of the network and the planned activities will result in the development and sustainability of lasting research collaborations. - The proposal elaborates very well on how the project will generate several types of knowledge transfers benefiting all participating organizations. - Different aspects of contribution and how the project will improve the research and innovation potential within Europe and/or worldwide are presented in sufficient detail in the proposal. - The way the project will contribute to realizing the potential of individuals is very well-described in the proposal, suggesting a thoughtful approach towards skills improvement for both early-stage and established researchers, enhancing their knowledge and career perspectives. - The draft plan for dissemination and exploitation, including communication, is well elaborated, and the proposed measures to maximize expected outcomes represent a solid basis for the suitable development of these measures, particularly with regard to the involvement of different audiences. - The proposal compellingly elaborates the potential to make a difference in terms of societal impact beyond its scope and duration. WEAKNESSES - The proposal does not conclusively demonstrate the project's potential to produce a scientific impact vis-à-vis the existing state of the art in the relevant disciplines that it aims to interlink. - The strategy for managing intellectual property is not adequately elaborated in the proposal. - The proposal does not discuss the economic/technological impacts with sufficient clarity and detail. Criterion 3 - Quality and efficiency of the implementation Score: 4.00 (Threshold: 0 / 5.00 , Weight: 20.00% ) 101177856/MEDITA-14/05/2024-10:27:40 2/4  Associated with document Ref. Ares(2024)3462701 - 14/05/2024 The following aspects will be taken into account, to the extent that the proposed work corresponds to the description in the work programme: • Quality and effectiveness of the work plan, assessment of risks and appropriateness of the effort assigned to work packages. • Quality, capacity and role of each participant, including hosting arrangements and extent to which the consortium as a whole brings together the necessary expertise. STRENGTHS - The work plan and activities are consistently presented. Deliverables for every year are clearly presented in the proposal. - The rationale and duration of the secondments are overall justified. - The proposal includes profiles of researchers with strong qualifications for implementing the activities foreseen for the secondments. - Risks and related contingency measures are well presented. - There is reasonable evidence to assert that the participating organizations have suitable infrastructure and administrative capacity. - The compatibility and complementarity of the consortium's partners are adequately demonstrated. WEAKNESSES - The proposal does not present sufficient evidence to assert that all participating organizations have substantial expertise and a track record in open science achievements. - The proposed concentration into just four work packages does not comprehensively address the numerous and diverse planned tasks, so the overall effectiveness of the work plan is in doubt. Scope of the application Status: Yes Comments (in case the proposal is out of scope) Not provided Exceptional funding A third country participant/international organisation not listed in the General Annex to the Main Work Programme may exceptionally receive funding if their participation is essential for carrying out the project (for instance due to outstanding expertise, access to unique know-how, access to research infrastructure, access to particular geographical environments, possibility to involve key partners in emerging markets, access to data, etc.). (For more information, see the HE programme guide ) Please list the concerned applicants and requested grant amount and explain the reasons why. Based on the information provided, the following participants should receive exceptional funding: Not provided. Based on the information provided, the following participants should NOT receive exceptional funding: The participation of partner UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE SANTA CATARINA (UFSC) is not deemed essential to justify the exceptional funding request. The participation of partner UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL URUGUAY DAMASO ANTONIO LARRANAGA ASOCIACION CIVIL (UCU) is not deemed essential to justify the exceptional funding request. Use of human embryonic stem cells (hESC) Status: No If YES, please state whether the use of hESC is, or is not, in your opinion, necessary to achieve the scientific objectives of the proposal and the reasons why. Alternatively, please state if it cannot be assessed whether the use of hESC is necessary or not, because of a lack of information. Not provided Use of human embryos Status: No If YES, please explain how the human embryos will be used in the project. Not provided Activities excluded from funding Status: No 101177856/MEDITA-14/05/2024-10:27:40 3/4  Associated with document Ref. Ares(2024)3462701 - 14/05/2024 If YES, please explain. Not provided Do no significant harm principle Status: Not applicable If Partially/No/Cannot be assessed please explain Not provided Exclusive focus on civil applications Status: Yes If NO, please explain. Not provided Artificial Intelligence Status: No If YES, the technical robustness of the proposed system must be evaluated under the appropriate criterion. Overall comments Not provided. 101177856/MEDITA-14/05/2024-10:27:40 4/4  Digitally sealed by the European Commission Date: 2024.05.14 10:48:32 CEST This electronic receipt is a digitally signed version of the document submitted by your organisation. Both the content of the document and a set of metadata have been digitally sealed. 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