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Project Manager Name \\
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\instructions{\textbf{General guidance}
The project description will be read by the peer reviewers. Together with the application form and CVs, the project description will be the basis for the reviewer's assessment. The proposed research should be presented clearly, using language that is also understandable to individuals with a general scientific understanding of the field. Please note that the referees in the panel where your application is reviewed do not necessarily work in precisely the same area as you.
Complete the chapters and sections in the template, following the order of the items as given in part A, and delete the guidance (part B and C). The template is designed to address all the elements of the assessment criteria. Nevertheless, the applicant is strongly advised to read the evaluation criteria and the call text carefully.
The project description cannot exceed 11 pages, including the list of references. It is not possible to upload an attachment that exceeds this page total. The page format must be A4 with 2 cm margins, single spacing and Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman or similar 11-point font. You are permitted to use 9-point font for the list of references and figure captions. Links that are listed in the project description will not be included in the assessment.}
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