Report on Project Implementation Progress for Mid-Term Evaluation of Scientific Quality

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Report on project implementation progress for mid-term evaluation of scientific quality and social-economic influence

Document must be prepared in English
Project title: / Indicate the project name in accordance with the concluded agreement/contract on project implementation
Specific aid objective/ measure number and name: / Measure 1.1.1.1 “Applied Research” ofSpecific objective1.1.1. “Improve research and innovation capacity and the ability of Latvian research institutions to attract external funding, by investing in human capital and infrastructure.”
Project applicant: / Indicate legal name of the project applicant without abbreviations
Registration number/ Taxpayer identification number: / Indicate registration number and taxpayer identification number of the beneficiary
Project applicant type: / Indicate project applicant type in accordance with the concluded agreement/contract on project implementation
Classification of Project applicant in accordance with General Classification of Economic Activities NACE / NACE code / Name of economic activity
Indicate NACE 2nd red. class (four number code) of the project applicant / Indicate a correct name of economic activity of the project applicant in accordance with the indicated NACE 2nd red. code and in accordance with the concluded agreement/contract on project implementation
Project classification in accordance with General Classification of Economic Activities NACE / Indicate NACE 2nd red. class (four number code) of the project applicant / Indicate a correct name of economic activity of the project applicant in accordance with the indicated NACE 2nd red. code that corresponds to the economic sector which will benefit from project results achieved during project implementation
Contract/Agreement No.:

Report includes information on project implementation progress, including achievement of the objective and planned scientific objectives, as well as project research implementation progress results for mid-term evaluation of scientific quality in the interim (not at the moment when the final report is submitted).

 Information: If it is not possible to indicate and describe project implementation progress, project scientific results or other information in regards to the work done and achievements in project implementation in accordance with the plans of project proposal, the document has to provide an explanation with a specific action plan, including time frame and available resources for the achievement of the planned project objective, project scientific results and achievable supervision indicators.

Information on project research progress included in the report must be supported with scientific project results, for example, publications attached to the report as report results.

Information: preferred number of characters in document sections is not defined, however the total volume may not exceed 20 pages.

SECTION 1 – PROJECT PROGRESS DESCRIPTION

1.1.Project summary: achievement progress of project objective, implementation progress of the main activities and results achieved in the project
Beneficiary provides a short, but comprehensive and structured progress summary of the project research implementation that gives a clearview on what is achieved within the project. In this section of the document information on the achievement progress of the project objective in accordance with the information provided in the project application,as well detailed information on work done in the implementation of project research activities until mid-term results of scientific quality is provided.
Influence of project research activities on the target group defined in the project application is also described.
Beneficiary of addition financial aid provides a short description of scientific staff involved in the project implementation, as well as provides information on involvement of cooperation partner (if applicable) and defines the work that has to be done until the end of the project. Information on essential project amendments if such have taken place, as well as risks of project implementation and prevention activities for them if such have been encountered during the project implementation has to be provided.
This section of the report provides a short summary of the information provided further in this report.

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1.5.Project research progress and achieved/to be achieved results*:
No. / Project activities research activities in accordance with Section 1.5. of the project proposal / Description of the research progress / Results / Results in numeric expression achieved until the scientific quality mid-term / Involved partners**
Number / Unit of measure
1. / All project research activities in accordance with the existing agreement/contract in regards to the project implementation are indicated. / Research implementation progress in each research activity (category, as well as beneficiary’s self-appraisal of achieved is shortly described, project research activity amendments coordinated with the cooperation institution (if applicable to the pace of project research activity implementation, or significantly affect scientific staff involved in the project implementation , e.g. project scientific lead is changed) are described in detail. Description of the research progress reflects also the cross-thematical nature of the project (if applicable). Additionally the work to be done until the end of the project must be indicated. / Achieved scientific result of the project is indicated. / Achieved value of the indicated is indicated.
Information must comply with the mid-term values indicated in the Section 1.6.1. of the document “Result indicators” / Unit of measure of the indicator is indicated / Involvement of the cooperation partner in the research implementation is described, indicating contribution of cooperation partner and achieved scientific results.
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• *Information presented in this section later is described in more detail in the section “Scientific quality” and “Project implementation” of the project.

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1.6.Achieved monitoring indicators in accordance with the indicators of activity implementation or specific objective provided in regulations in regards to the respective European Union fund:
1.6.1. Progress indicators
No. / Name of indicator / Initial value / Planned value / Unit of measure
year / value / year / interim value / final value
1. / Number of new researchers in the supported units[1] (full time equivalent) / Full time equivalent
2. / Number of scientific publications for development and publishing of which support was provided within the framework of the project / Number of scientific publications
2.1. / In magazines or conference proceedings whose citation index reaches at least 50% of the average citation index of the field / Number of scientific publications
2.2. / In magazines or conference proceedings included in Web of Science database / Number of scientific publications
2.3. / In magazines or conference proceedings included in SCOPUS database / Number of scientific publications
3. / Number of new products and technologies which can be commercialized and for the development of which the support was provided within the framework of the project[2] / – / – / – / – / – / –
3.1. / Prototype of new product or technology / – / – / Number of prototypes
3.2. / New method of treatment or diagnostics (including non-commercialized method) which contribute to the result indicators mentioned in No.2, 3.1., 4. 5. / – / – / Number
4. / Technology rights / – / – / Number
5. / License agreements of intellectual property / – / – / Number
6. / Private investment supporting state aid for innovation or research and development projects / EUR
7. / Number of operators cooperating with the research organization / Economic operators
8. / Other results corresponding to the research specifications (including data) which contribute to the result indicators mentioned in No.2, 3.1., 4. 5. / – / – / Number

This section reflects the factual achieved project supervision indicators until the mid-term evaluation of scientific quality defined in the agreement/contract in accordance with the Section 7 and 24 of the Cabinet of Ministers Regulation, as well as indicators defined in the existing agreement/contract.

Scientific quality

Analysis of compliance of research methodology applied in the project and analysis of the project implementation
In accordance with the Appendix 4 “Scientific quality” of the Project proposal submitted to the cooperating institution during the project selection process the document provides:

• Project research implementation progress, changes made (if applicable), identified risks and preventive measures carried out for risk prevention, as well as indicates achieved supervision indicators and performed knowledge and technology transfer activities.
• Planned research implementation progress divided into research categories, concentrating on results achieved and planned work to be done until the end of the project.
• The advisability of the chosen research methodology alternative in the time of project implementation.

Provided information must be mutually matched with the information provided in the section “Project activities and achieved/to be achieved results” and “Project implementation”.
Scientific value of the achieved results of the project and compliance with the securing the needs of the specific economic sector
In accordance with the Appendix 4 “Scientific quality” of the Project proposal submitted to the cooperating institution during the project selection process the document provides:
1.scientific value of the achieved results, level of novelty, taking into account the level of analogues of products, processes and services existing in the market and level of the best practices on the day of submission of the report,
2.compliance of the project results to the securing needs of the specific economic sector, taking into account the following aspects:

• Commercialization potential of the new product/technology prototype developed within the framework of the project characterized by technology readiness level (TRL) and level of novelty;
• Technology rights to be acquired, intellectual property license agreements to be concluded;
• Progress of prototype introduction to the production or service providing, verified by the following results: Number of new products and technologies which can be commercialized and for the development of which the support was provided within the framework of the project” (i.1.1.1.g); technology rights (PUD 1.1.1.f); license agreements of the intellectual property (PUD 1.1.1.g).

Provided information must be mutually matched with the information provided in the section “Project activities and achieved/to be achieved results” and “Project implementation”.
Achieved results in the distribution of project results and knowledge and technology transfer activities
In accordance with the Appendix 4 “Scientific quality” of the Project proposal submitted to the cooperating institution during the project selection process the document describes performed knowledge and technology transfer activities:
This section provides information also on the involvement of target group and informing of the society of the project results.
Provided information must be mutually matched with the information provided in the section “Project activities and achieved/to be achieved results” and “Project implementation”.

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ProjeCT iMPLEMENTATION

Description of the project action plan progress (including achieved milestones, outcome and result indicators, achievement time, verification type and dissemination level):
In accordance with the Appendix 5 “Project implementation” of the Project proposal submitted to the cooperating institution during the project selection process the document describes carried out action plan including:

• Listing of activities, including research divided into research categories, technology rights protection, knowledge and technology transfer;
• Short description of each activity (max 50 words);
• Time period to perform each activity;
• Achievable results for each activity as well as verifications methods and instruments.

This description is supported by the next table, where all milestones are depicted diagrammatically.
Information in regards to the work to be done for project implementation must be mentioned additionally.
Provided information must be mutually matched with the information provided in the section “Project activities and achieved/to be achieved results” and “Scientific quality”.
Milestones
Milestone number / Name of milestone / corresponding work stages / expected date / Verification means
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
In accordance with the Appendix 5 “Project implementation” of the Project proposal submitted to the cooperating institution during the project selection process the document describes realized action plan including:
Milestone implementation progress.

• In the 1st column numeration is used starting with one according to the number of milestones.
• In the 2nd column the name of the milestone is provided, it may be, for example, an abbreviation of predicted process description.
• In the 3rd column the implemented work stages that relate to the milestone indicated in the 2nd column is provided. One milestone may have more than one work stage. It must be indicated additionally if it is the starting point or the end. Additionally it must be indicated what needs to be achieved, as well as problems encountered in the implementation if there are such, and measures taken to prevent them.
• In the 4th column three indicators must be provided:
• The start of implementation of the respective work stage;
• The end of implementation of the respective work stage;
• The total duration of the corresponding work stage.

• In the 5th column achieved outcome indicators of the project and their verification means are provided, including project result management system, which would verify that the specific milestone is reached.

Provided information must be mutually matched with the information provided in the section “Project activities and achieved/to be achieved results” and “Scientific quality”.
Qualification and experience of the personnel involved in the project implementation, quality of project team (research implementing party and partner (if applicable)) including cooperation quality and supplement, involvement of students
In accordance with the Appendix 5 “Project implementation” of the Project proposal submitted to the cooperating institution during the project selection process the document describes realized action plan including:

• Scientific personnel involved in the project implementation, indicating their position in the project (e.g. leading researcher, researcher or scientific assistant etc.);
• Duties carried out during project implementation divided upon project activities;
• Qualification and experience of scientific personnel involved in the project implementation in the areas of work within the project framework. Based on the provided information it must be easy to establish that qualifications and skills provided for personnel are appropriate for carrying out the duties of the project.

Includes a detailed characteristic of all researchers involved in project implementation, including researchers attracted by the cooperation partners, providing their curriculum vitae in cases if they are not submitted earlier to the cooperation institution.
Must provide a clear explanation why changes are made to the team of researchers from the moment of the submission of the project proposal (if applicable, for example, if there has been a change of the project scientific lead or other leading specialist).
Provides information if students (from doctoral study, master study, bachelor’s study or first level professional higher education programs) were involved in the research.
Provided information must be mutually matched with the information provided in the section “Project activities and achieved/to be achieved results” and “Scientific quality”.
This document section provides a short description how project administrative management is provided.
Cooperation quality
In accordance with the Appendix 5 “Project implementation” of the Project proposal submitted to the cooperating institution during the project selection process, work process characterization and cooperation quality form the scientific point of view must be described. The following cooperation aspects must be described:
– Investment of the beneficiary and each cooperation partner in the project implementation divided into the investment types;
– rights, duties and responsibility of partners;
– division of rights of the project results (including intellectual property rights) taking into account the investment proportion;
– usage, implementation, publicity and commercialization conditions of project results, including knowledge and technology transfer conditions, experimental object usage and implementation conditions (if applicable);
– investment of the cooperation in the technology transfer and prototype introduction to production or service providing;
– approach to the securing of the scientific infrastructure;
Additional information on changes of the cooperation targets principles must be included (if applicable).
Provided information must be mutually matched with the information provided in the section “Project activities and achieved/to be achieved results” and “Scientific quality”.
Project budget summary
Annex must be prepared in English as separated *.xls or *.xlsx file
Code / Cost positions name* / Type of costs (direct / indirect) / Quantity / Unit*** / No. of project activity / Costs / TOTAL / int.al.VAT
eligible / ineligible
EUR / %
1. / Cost of the project in accordance with the uniform cost rate / indirect / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / #DIV/0! / 0.00
1.1. / Indirect costs (non-business project), which is equal to 25% of the direct eligible costs of the activities to be supported within the framework of: / indirect / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / #DIV/0! / 0.00
1.1.1. / Feasibility study / indirect / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
1.1.2. / Fundamental research / indirect / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
1.1.3. / Industrial research / indirect / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
1.1.4. / Experimental development / indirect / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
1.1.5. / Obtaining, validation and defence of the technology rights / indirect / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
3. / Costs of the project implementation staff / direct / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / #DIV/0! / 0.00
3.1. / Project implementation staff remuneration costs of such activities to be supported within the framework of: / direct / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / #DIV/0! / 0.00
3.1.1. / Feasibility study / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
3.1.2. / Fundamental research / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
3.1.3. / Industrial research / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
3.1.4. / Experimental development / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
3.1.5. / Obtaining, validation and defence of the technology rights / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
3.2. / Other project implementation staff remuneration costs / direct / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / #DIV/0! / 0.00
3.2.1. / Costs of business and work trips, the following activities to be supported within the framework of: / direct / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / #DIV/0! / 0.00
3.2.1.1. / Feasibility study / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
3.2.1.2. / Fundamental research / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
3.2.1.3. / Industrial research / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
3.2.1.4. / Experimental development / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
3.2.1.5. / Obtaining, validation and defence of the technology rights / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
6. / Materials, equipment and facilities costs / direct / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / #DIV/0! / 0.00
6.1. / Materials and raw material costs / direct / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / #DIV/0! / 0.00
6.1.1. / In framework of activity "Fundamental research" / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
6.1.2. / In framework of activity "Industrial research" / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
6.1.3. / In framework of activity "Experimental development" / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
6.2. / Equipment and facilities costs / direct / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / #DIV/0! / 0.00
6.2.1. / In framework of activity "Fundamental research" / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
6.2.2. / In framework of activity "Industrial research" / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
6.2.3. / In framework of activity "Experimental development" / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
6.4. / Other costs / direct / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / #DIV/0! / 0.00
6.4.1. / In framework of activity "Feasibility study" / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
6.4.2. / In framework of activity "Fundamental research" / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
6.4.3. / In framework of activity "Industrial research" / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
6.4.4. / In framework of activity "Experimental development" / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
6.4.5. / In framework of activity “Obtaining, validation and defence of the technology rights” / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
8. / Costs for patents and licences / direct / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / #DIV/0! / 0.00
8.1. / Feasibility study / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
8.2. / Fundamental research / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
8.3. / Industrial research / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
8.4. / Experimental development / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
12. / Contributions in kind (non-business project) / direct / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
12.1. / Feasibility study / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
12.2. / Fundamental research / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
12.3. / Industrial research / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
12.4. / Experimental development / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
13. / The remaining project costs / direct / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / #DIV/0! / 0.00
13.1. / Outsourcing costs / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
13.2. / Additional costs / direct / 0.00 / #DIV/0!
TOTAL / 0.00 / 0.00 / 0.00 / #DIV/0! / 0.00
*Cost positions in accordance of the regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers on implementation of the measure
*** In case of leases, the unit indicated by the time parameter (/ year or / month).

In accordance with the existing Project budget summary edit of Appendix 2 “Project proposal “[…}” form and its appendices (Project implementation time frame, Finance plan, Project budget summary) of the agreement/contract, the factual usage of project financing must be indicated at the moment of submission of the documents. Project budget summary connected to the economic activity of projects must be submitted with divisions of cooperation partners.