Can I be a proposer without a Ph.D. or its equivalent?

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Accepted Answer

No. In the framework of Subprogrammes 1 and 3, only natural persons engaged in research who, at the time of submitting a project proposal to the call for proposals, hold an academic degree of Ph.D., its equivalent or a higher recognised degree (CSc., DrSc., Dr., DSc., etc.) may be a proposer.

Under Sub-programme 2, only a natural person engaged in research who, in the year of submission of the project proposal to the call for proposals, is not more than 8 years old since the award of the academic degree of Ph.D. or its equivalent, or has obtained it no later than the date of conclusion of the contract/issuance of the project decision, may be a proposer.

These conditions will continue to apply even if the grant is awarded, throughout the duration of the project and any changes.