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1.1. Register on the AgreenSkills website
1.2. Complete an online form to assess your eligibility to the programme.
Candidates were not required to mention whether they are applying as young or independent researchers and needed only follow the same and single application procedures. They were informed by e-mail within a few weeks of their submission about whether their request had passed this stage or not.
Please note that AgreenSkills+ provided a monthly mobility allowance as a complement to a basic salary. The basic salary of an incoming fellow had to be provided by the hosting lab. In some cases (invited researcher), this basic salary could be his/her current salary.
3.1. Finalise a research project proposal in relation with the hosting lab and an identified scientific mentor in this lab.
3.2. Fill in all documents requested for an application
The candidates were incited to read carefully the Guide for Applicants . Once connected to the application system, they were able to complete it gradually, step by step following the instructions. The system saved all their data until final submission. All relevant templates and documents were available under the Documents section of the website.
3.3. Submit your proposal online before the submission deadline
The AgreenSkills website and submission system ensured transparency and traceability of the proposals, while processing and securing exchanges in full respect of confidentiality and anonymity.
Each submitted application was assessed by up to 3 international reviewers, and then by the AgreenSkills Scientific Committee panels. The evaluation process took up to 10 weeks.
The AgreenSkills Steering Committee decided which research projects have to be funded, based on the Scientific Committee's recommendations and ranking.