FAIR-research infrastructure: in kind deliviries, invited call

Guidelines and template for action plan

The action plan is submitted as a PDF appendix on the tab ‘Action plan’ in the online services. Remember to convert the word file as a PDF (Save as -> .pdf) before attaching it in the application form. Name the attachment file as follows: Action_plan_yoursurname.pdf.

Read the call text carefully and familiarise yourself with the review guidelines, review form and principle of responsible evaluation (PDF) before you start writing the plan.

The maximum length of the action plan is 6 pages.

The paper size is A4.

The font is Calibri/Carlito 12 pt.

The line spacing is 1.

The margins are 20 mm.

The text is left-aligned.

Do not use paragraph indents.

The font size in tables and figures must be at least 10 pt.

Use a single-column layout when writing the text.

The list of references is included in the length of the action plan. The font size in the list is 10 pt.

All references must be added directly into the text, for example as follows: (author(s), year) or [number]. You must not use footnotes.

The maximum size of the PDF appendix is 50 MB.

The instructions, structure and layout provided must be followed to ensure the equal treatment of applicants. Use the headings provided. The application cannot be submitted if the system detects a deviation in the headings, page configuration or structure.

Write the action plan on this template.

Fill in the sections, according to the practices of your own discipline.

You cannot edit or delete the headings in the template. If necessary, you may add subheadings.

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Name of research infrastructure: Click and write here

in the same format as the name found in the drop-down menu or entered under ‘Other’ in the online services

Click and write here: Applicant organisation (head organisation)

Click and write here: Other participating research organisations (consortium parties)

Click and write here: Name of research infrastructure director

Click and write here: Name of deputy director (if relevant)

Click and write here: Website of research infrastructure

Background and significance

In this section, present the FAIR-research infrastructure and describe its significance in terms of enabling high-quality and ambitious R&D activities. Describe the following aspects:

Presentation of the research infrastructure.

For example, explain why it is being/has been established and where it is located.

What is the primary intended use of the research infrastructure?

Research and development activities enabled by the research infrastructure

What kind of research and development activities research infrastructure will facilitate once in operation.

Why is in-kind contribution, where funding is applied, essential for building FAIR right now?

What broader impact does in-kind contribution have on the FAIR construction process? What is its significance for the Finnish research community?

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Impact

In this very important section Describe the impact of the in-kind contribution, for which funding is being sought, on both the construction and the subsequent operation and overall impact of the infrastructure: funding should generate added value in terms of innovation potential and/or other societal impact and support partnerships and cooperation between R&D actors. Describe the following aspects:

How does research infrastructure support and increase vitality, expertise, and innovation potential in general. For example,

Does or will the research infrastructure support business renewal and growth? Describe how.

Enabling and strengthening cooperation between R&D actors

How does the research infrastructure support the increase and diversification of cooperation between R&D actors (including e.g. companies, universities, universities of applied science, research institutes, wellbeing services counties)?

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Implementation

In this section, give an outline of the FAIR-research infrastructure’s in kind delivery and a convincing description of its feasibility. Describe the following aspects:

Research infrastructure in kind delivery -project

Describe the project in concrete terms. Why is the project needed to construct the research infrastructure. What actions does it require and by whom (including collaborations). Describe the timetable for the implementation of the project and the steps involved.

In case funding is applied for salaries, explain how the job description of the person(s) to be hired relates to the activities of the project.

Risk management

What are the critical points for the success of the project, and what are the alternative implementation strategies. Provide a brief description of the risks, probability of risks, and a risk management plan.

Responsible science

State whether dimensions related to gender equality and nondiscrimination are relevant to the proposed application and the research it support.

If relevant, explain how these aspects are integrated into the action plan (e.g. concerning project’s objectives, methodology, analysis and dis-semination).

If not relevant, justify their non-applicability.

Describe how equality and nondiscrimination will be promoted in the composition of the group, that is executing the project, where funding is applied

Describe how research ethics will be addressed in the project.

Consideration of sustainable development goals in project activities

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Operational activities

Dual transition (digital and green transition)

In its activities, how does the research infrastructure take account of the needs for change created by the growth of digitalisation and data intensity?

What concrete actions does the research infrastructure have to reach the carbon neutrality target? Has the research infrastructure assessed or planned to assess its own carbon footprint? If it has, how was it done and what were the results?

Briefly describe how, in addition to the green transition, the research infrastructure can contribute to one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, either through its activities or through its services. How does it monitor the achievement of the objectives? Read more: Sustainable development principles

References

The list of references is included in the length of the action plan. The font size in the list is 10 pt. All references must be added directly into the text, for example as follows: (author(s), year) or [number]. You must not use footnotes.

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