Two-stage call

A two-stage call is used in most research programmes and Centre of Excellence programmes. The processing of the applications for Academy Professorships is also similar to the two-stage process.

In the first round of a two-stage call, applicants draft letters of intent, including plans of intent, which are shorter than a normal research plan. On the basis of the letters of intent, the projects/applicants who are requested to submit full applications in the second application round are selected.