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Introduction
The PRIMA programme is implemented by the PRIMA Foundation on the basis of annual work plans.
PRIMA annual work plans will be developed in compliance with the objectives and provisions set out
in the Decision (EU) 2017/1324 and will be based on the priorities described in the PRIMA Strategic
Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) following a comprehensive consultation process, involving
multiple stakeholders. The SRIA further shares its goals with the Union for the Mediterranean's Water
Agenda
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The present annual work plan for 2018 (AWP 2018) has been prepared taking into account past and
ongoing research and innovation experiences and best practices in the Mediterranean area achieved
in relevant EU projects such as ERANETMED and ARIMNET. This has allowed the creation of a strong
network of stakeholders from both shores of the Mediterranean with diverse background and mutual
trust that will be strengthened with PRIMA.
PRIMA programme activities will be implemented as following:
1)
Section 1: Actions and activities organised, managed and funded by PRIMA-IS
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2)
Section 2: Activities selected following transnational open and competitive calls for
proposals organised by PRIMA-IS and funded by the national funding bodies of PS (providing
financial support mainly in the form of grants)
3)
Section 3: Activities organised, managed and funded by the PS
a.
Activities under the national programmes of the Participating States including
transnational projects referred to as “Participating States’ Initiated Activities” (PSIAs)
b.
Activities organised and funded by PS supporting PRIMA programme
implementation.
Figure 1. PRIMA programme Structure
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cf. http://ufmsecretariat.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Ministerial-Declaration-on-Water_Union-for-the-
Mediterranean.pdf
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In line with Art. 3(3)(a) of the Decision (EU) 2017/1324, this funding is covered by Union financial contribution. However, where
appropriate, PS may also arrange for financial contributions to cover costs of indirect actions funded by PRIMA-IS (Art. 5(2)(a)).
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Section 1 Actions are evaluated, selected and funded in line with the Rules for Participation of Horizon
2020 and are centrally managed by the PRIMA IS. Grant agreements are to be signed with PRIMA-IS
on the basis of the H2020 Model Grant Agreement.
Section 2 Activities are evaluated and selected based on rules which are analogous to the Rules for
Participation of Horizon 2020, following open calls for proposals centrally organised by the PRIMA IS.
Such activities are funded in line with common principles (see 5.2.10). Grant agreements will be signed
between participants and by relevant national funding bodies in accordance with national rules.
Section 3 PSIAs are funded following national evaluation, selection and granting processes
implemented by one or several PS in line with common principles (see 5.2.10) agreed with the PRIMA-
IS, on behalf of the Participating States, and the European Commission.
In sections 1 and 2 PRIMA AWP 2018 provides information about Calls for Proposals to be organised
by PRIMA Foundation in 2018 including the challenge, scope and expected impact, as well as the
eligibility requirements and other specific conditions for applying.
Detailed supporting information about the evaluation, selection and granting process, and applicable
type of grant agreements and funding levels is summarized under each call topic, and described in
more detail in the General Annexes (5.1: Section 1 and 5.2: Section 2) and in national funding rules
(Section 2).
The PRIMA AWP 2018 also contains an overview of the national programmes of the PS referred to as
“Participating States’ Initiated Activities” (PSIAs). In addition, other activities corresponding to in-kind
contributions of the PS to the PRIMA programme will support programme operation and constitute an
integral part of the PRIMA programme. These activities include transversal capacity building,
networking, methodology, development for monitoring the impact of the PRIMA programme referring
in particular to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at regional level.
This PRIMA Annual Work Plan for 2018 (AWP 2018) covers the priorities described in the PRIMA SRIA
under the three PRIMA thematic areas:
1) Integrated and sustainable management of water for arid and semi-arid Mediterranean areas;
2) Sustainable farming systems under Mediterranean environmental constraints;
3) Sustainable Mediterranean agro-food value chain for regional and local development.
PRIMA programmes will
support research and innovation through distinct types of actions/activities:
In Section 1: Research & Innovation Actions (RIA), and Innovation actions (IA) as defined in the
General Annexes of H2020
In Section 2: Research and Innovation Activities (RIA*) based on national rules
In Section 3: National research programmes (PSIAs)
* Please note that the acronym RIA is used both for Section 1 and Section 2. In Section 1 the rules
applying to these actions are the standard Horizon 2020 rules for participation (RfP). While the rules
used in Section 2 are to some extent analogous to the Horizon 2020 RfP, specific rules, concerning
participation and funding rates, apply. As the projects selected in Section 2 are funded directly by the
national funding bodies they will be subject to the respective national regulations. For more details
regarding the rules for Section 2 please refer to the guidelines for applicants on the PRIMA website.
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