For project applications corresponding to the call for applications the following evaluation criteria apply, as defined by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF):

1. Scientific quality of the intended research project incl. feasibility of the joint research plan, adequacy of the scientific method and competence and expertise of the scientists/research teams involved.
2. Plausibility of the described further cooperation perspective

Priority is given to projects which have not yet been funded by this programme.

Basic information:

Allocation of points:  The total possible score is 50 points and is calculated according to the following key:

• Criteria 1 can reach between 0 and 25 points
• Criteria 2 can reach between 0 and 15 points

Total Score – Scientific Evaluation (max. 40 points)

Further points:

• Project coordinated by an early-stage or mid-career researcher: 10 points

If not

• Involvement of female researchers: 5 points
• Involvement of PhD/doctoral students or early-stage researchers: 5 points

Total Score: max. 50 points

Key according to the points achieved:

• 50 - 45 points:  highly recommended
• 44 - 40 points:  recommended
• 39 - 35 points:  less recommended
• under 35 points: not recommended

Date: October 2019