Action plan structure: Competitive funding to strengthen university research profiles (Profi 9), call for letters intent

General guidelines 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 into PDF format (Save as -> .pdf) before attaching it to the application form. Name the attachment file as follows: action_plan_universityname.pdf.

Read the call text carefully and familiarise yourself with the review guidelines, review form and principles of responsible evaluation before you start writing the action plan.

The maximum length of the plan is 5 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 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 main headings provided. If necessary, you may add subheadings. Write the action plan on this template.

Please delete the instructions in blue before attaching the action plan in the online services.

Name of university:

Recruitment actions

Justifications for the selected profiling areas and the number of recruitments: how many recruitments and at what level; for which tasks; expected impact on the development of the standard of research in the profiling area(s) during and after the funding period

Description of implementation risks and risk management

Short description of how the university will monitor the increase in research quality as well as the progress and impact of the recruitments on the selected profiling areas

If the RCF’s funding to support the selected profiling area(s) has ended, a brief explanation of how the university has continued to support the area(s)

Integration and exit plan

Description of the integration of talents recruited from abroad into the university and research community during and after the funding period

Description of the measures taken by the site of research to support the recruited person’s chances of remaining in Finland after the funding period