Evaluator-Style Review
Our evaluator-style reviews provide applicants with an independent, in-depth assessment of their proposals from the perspective of former evaluators, panel members, and experienced funding experts. Each review is tailored to the specific evaluation criteria, scoring methodology, and expectations of the relevant funding programme, helping applicants identify weaknesses, strengthen key sections.
To ensure that our feedback is fully aligned with the applicant’s objectives and project vision, each review includes an introductory online consultation with the assigned expert. Following the review, applicants receive annotated comments within the proposal, and a dedicated feedback consultation of up to two hours to discuss recommendations, clarify comments, and agree on improvement priorities.
European Research Council (ERC)
We assess proposals against the ERC’s sole evaluation criterion: scientific excellence.
Our review includes:
- Evaluation of the ground-breaking nature, ambition, and feasibility of the proposed research
- Assessment of the Principal Investigator's scientific leadership, independence, and track record
- Review of the clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness of the scientific narrative
- Evaluation of high-risk/high-gain elements and transformative potential
- Strategic recommendations to strengthen competitiveness and panel appeal
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
We assess proposals against the Excellence, Impact, and Implementation criteria while considering the specific objectives of each MSCA scheme.
Our review includes:
- Evaluation of scientific quality, training, supervision, and knowledge transfer activities
- Assessment of career development, mobility, and capacity-building components
- Review of impact pathways and dissemination measures
- Evaluation of project implementation, management, and resource allocation
- Strategic recommendations to maximise evaluation scores
Horizon Europe Pillar II – Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
We review collaborative proposals with a strong focus on Excellence, Impact, and Implementation.
Our review includes:
- Identification of strengths, weaknesses, and scoring risks
- Assessment of impact pathways, exploitation strategies, and stakeholder engagement
- Evaluation of consortium composition, governance, and work plan structure
- Review of alignment with call objectives, expected outcomes, and policy priorities
- Prioritised recommendations to improve overall competitiveness
Defence & Security Funding
We assess defence and security proposals against programme-specific evaluation criteria while considering strategic relevance, capability development, and operational impact.
Our review includes:
- Evaluation of technological maturity and innovation potential
- Assessment of strategic positioning and alignment with European priorities
- Review of consortium structure and end-user involvement
- Evaluation of deployment, exploitation, and capability development pathways
- Recommendations to strengthen competitiveness and funding potential
Innovative Europe (EIC)
We review innovation-focused proposals from the perspective of market readiness, commercial potential, and scalability.
Our review includes:
- Assessment of innovation excellence and differentiation
- Review of business models, commercialisation, and deployment strategies
- Evaluation of market positioning, scalability, and investment readiness
- Assessment of risk, growth potential, and competitive advantage
- Recommendations to strengthen investor and evaluator appeal
WIDERA – Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area
We assess proposals aimed at institutional transformation, capacity building, and sustainable research excellence.
Our review includes:
- Assessment of institutional strategy and long-term vision
- Review of partnership design and knowledge transfer mechanisms
- Evaluation of governance, sustainability, and business planning
- Assessment of capacity-building and excellence-building potential
- Strategic recommendations to maximise funding success
Our objective is not only to identify weaknesses but also to provide practical, prioritised recommendations that help applicants transform good proposals into highly competitive applications.