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Project leaders initiate applications for projects that are close to their hearts, but which are not currently eligible for funding due to their high-risk nature as defined in the PIQ programme.

The project leader undertakes to play an active role in their PIQ project. The ability of the project leader to devote time to their project and their commitment are also among the assessment criteria. The project leader undertakes to implement the project as defined in the roadmap.

PIQ Site Coordinators

The PIQ Site Coordinators are your first contacts for the programme and the entry points for applications. The list of PIQ Coordinators for the various sites is available ici.

PIQ Management

PIQ Management is responsible for the programme operations. It carries out the appraisal phase of the application process. The composition of the management team is available here.

External experts

External experts are called in by PIQ Management. Their analysis is taken into account by the PIQ Expert Committee during the pre- admission phase. You can identify possible external experts for your project and declare any conflicts of interest in your application.

PIQ Expert Committee

The PIQ Expert Committee is involved in the pre-admission and admission phases of the programme application process. The PIQ Expert Committee is also involved during the life of the projects, giving its opinion on any revisions to the roadmap. The list of members of the Expert Committee and how it operates are described here.