• There is no pre-defined definition of research active or research intensive universities or research organisations for the objectives of this call. Also as specified before, no proposal will be disqualified on grounds of non-eligibility for having an organisation of an incorrect nature.
  • Having mentioned the above, in direct answer to the question, research should be a core activity of the institution and this has to be supported by sufficient evidence. The fact that an institution does not grant doctoral degrees while not compromising in itself is not however a good starting point