North Macedonia: Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programme 2025-2026

The Delegation of the European Union to North Macedonia has opened a call for proposals under the Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programme 2025-2026 with an overall indicative budget of €921,000 and grants of €120,000 to €200,000. Eligible lead applicants are non-profit non-governmental organisations effectively established in North Macedonia for at least two years, with co-applicants allowed from eligible countries; projects must be implemented exclusively in North Macedonia and submitted via the PROSPECT portal with PADOR registration. Priority areas are protection of vulnerable and marginalised groups, strengthening local democratic governance and the rule of law, and promoting responsible use of digital technologies and AI; project duration must be between 18 and 30 months and EU co-financing ranges from 60 to 90 percent of eligible costs. The submission deadline is 31 August 2026 at 12:00 Brussels time and applicants must follow the Guidelines for Applicants and required annexes including budget and logframe templates.

What it funds

Scope and priorities

Grants to civil society actions in the Republic of North Macedonia that increase protection and promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Priorities include protection and reintegration of vulnerable groups, strengthening local democratic governance and rule of law, and promoting responsible use of digital technologies including AI.

Indicative total budget:€921,000 available for the call (split €450,000 from 2025 and €471,000 from 2026) ¹.

1. 1Grant size: €120,000 minimum to €200,000 maximum per project.
2. 2EU co-financing rate: between 60% and 90% of total eligible costs.
3. 3Action duration: minimum 18 months, maximum 30 months.
4. 4Eligible applicants: non-profit legal persons (NGOs/civil society organisations) established and based in North Macedonia (lead applicant). Co-applicants may be from eligible countries; affiliated entities allowed under conditions.

Eligible actions must take place in the Republic of North Macedonia and clearly address one of the call priorities. Financial support to third parties is not allowed.

How to apply

1. 1Register organisations in PADOR and the EU Participant Register (PIC) as required.
2. 2Submit both concept note (Annex A.1) and full application (Annex A.2) online via PROSPECT before the deadline.
3. 3Online submission only (PROSPECT). Supporting documents (statutes, accounts, declarations) uploaded in PADOR or submitted per guidance.

Evaluation is two-stage:concept note screening then full application for pre-selected lead applicants. See Guidelines for Applicants (Annexes) for required templates, budget and logframe formats.

Contacts and info session:Questions by email to delegation-north-macedonia-calls-for-proposals@eeas.europa.eu. An on-line information session was held 24/06/2026; all clarifications and updates are published on the Funding & Tenders Portal and DG INTPA webpages.

Key submission points:only one application per lead applicant; lead applicant cannot be awarded more than one grant under this call; applicants must sign required declarations (Annex H) and, if requested, complete SEA-H self-evaluation (Annex L).

Footnotes

1. 1Corrigendum to the call updated the indicative allocation to €921,000 (€450,000 from 2025 and €471,000 from 2026) and is published with the Guidelines for Applicants on the call page Call documents.

Summary and context

The Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of North Macedonia launches an open call for proposals under the Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy for 2025-2026. The call supports civil society initiatives to increase protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law in North Macedonia. It follows the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy and the Multi-annual indicative programming for the Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy and responds to country-specific needs identified in the European Commission 2025 Country Report for North Macedonia.

Publication and reference:Call reference EuropeAid. Published on the Funding & Tenders Portal and PROSPECT (callId 186948). Corrigendum no. 1 published 24 June 2026. Full guidelines and annexes (application forms, budget excel, logframe, standard contract, templates for verification/TPA, PADOR form, SEA-H self-evaluation questionnaire, etc.) are published with the call Guidelines for Applicants #186948. ¹

Key figures and deadlines

Overall indicative financial allocation:€921,000 (€450,000 from 2025 allocation and €471,000 from 2026 allocation). Available grant size per project: minimum €120,000; maximum €200,000. EU co-financing rate allowed: minimum 60% and maximum 90% of total eligible costs. Grant duration: minimum 18 months, maximum 30 months. Mandatory online submission via PROSPECT. Deadline for submission: 31 August 2026 at 12:00 Brussels time (PROSPECT).

1. 1Total indicative budget for the call: €921,000 (corrigendum states this as the overall indicative amount).
2. 2Grant amount per selected action: €120,000 to €200,000.
3. 3Eligible co-financing rate: 60% to 90% of total eligible costs (applicants must cover the balance from other sources).
4. 4Action duration: 18 to 30 months.
5. 5Deadline for online concept note + full application (same submission): 31/08/2026 at 12:00 Brussels time via PROSPECT.

Objectives, priorities and eligible activities

Global objective:increase protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law in North Macedonia. Specific objectives: SO1 Protecting and empowering individuals; SO2 Building resilient, inclusive and democratic societies; SO3 Safeguarding fundamental freedoms, including addressing opportunities and risks of new technologies and AI. The call has three priorities: P1 Protection, support and reintegration of vulnerable and marginalised groups (focus: persons with disabilities, minorities particularly Roma, at-risk children, LGBTIQ+ persons, former prisoners); P2 Strengthening local democratic governance and rule of law (participatory democracy, transparency and accountability at local level); P3 Promoting responsible use of digital technologies and AI to uphold rights, strengthen civic participation, and prevent misuse.

Eligible types of activities (non-exhaustive):policy advocacy and legal/policy reforms; capacity-building and training for CSOs and human rights defenders; monitoring and reporting of rights violations; public awareness and communications; community engagement and participatory processes; legal support and documentation of violations; networking and coalition-building; tailored employment and reintegration measures; inclusive decision-making and participatory budgeting; digital literacy, privacy and data protection activities; pilots and innovation; research and data collection. Financial support to third parties is not allowed under this call.

Who can apply and eligibility rules

Lead applicant eligibility:must be a legal person, non-profit making (NGO/civil society organisation), effectively established in the Republic of North Macedonia, established at least two years before the call launch, and directly responsible for preparation and management of the action. Lead applicants may act individually or with co-applicant(s). Co-applicants: may be NGOs established in North Macedonia, in an EU Member State or other eligible country (per NDICI-GE basic act); they must satisfy the same eligibility criteria applicable to lead applicants and sign the mandate included in Annex A.2 Section 5. Affiliated entities may participate where a structural link (control or membership) is demonstrated; affiliated entities do not become contract signatories but costs they incur may be eligible if rules are respected. Associates, contractors and recipients of financial support have distinct roles and must not be conflated with applicants or affiliated entities. PADOR and Participant Register registration is mandatory for lead applicants and co-applicants. Where online PADOR registration is impossible, the PADOR offline form (Annex F) must be submitted with the application.

Applicant types explicitly eligible/targeted:Non-profit organisations (NGOs), civil society organisations, local CSOs in North Macedonia (lead applicants), co-applicant NGOs from North Macedonia, EU Member States or eligible countries as defined in NDICI-GE, affiliated entities linked by legal/control/membership relationships, and other non-profit legal entities. Individual natural persons are not targeted lead applicants under this call. Public bodies, international organisations and pillar-assessed entities have specific provisions under the practical guide. The call excludes political parties and trade unions acting as applicants.

Application and selection procedure

This is an open call where applicants submit a concept note (Annex A.1 Grant application form - Concept note) together with the full application (Annex A.2 Grant application form - Full application) at the time of submission. Evaluation is staged: Step 1 opening and administrative checks and concept note evaluation; concept notes scoring at least 30 out of 50 and ranked will be pre-selected up to an aggregate of requested contributions equal to at least 200% of the available budget; pre-selected lead applicants will be invited to submit full applications. Step 2 evaluates full applications on financial and operational capacity (Section 1), relevance, design, implementation approach, sustainability, and budget/cost-effectiveness with a 100-point grid; minimum thresholds apply. Step 3 verification of eligibility of applicants and supporting documents is performed for provisionally selected applications. Award decision and contracting follow. Applicants will be informed via PROSPECT and must keep PADOR profiles up to date.

1. 1Apply in English using Annex A.1 and A.2 templates; submit via PROSPECT online portal; PADOR and Participant Register registration mandatory.
2. 2Stage 1: Concept note administrative check and evaluation (score out of 50); pre-selection threshold >=30 and reduction to 200% of available budget.
3. 3Stage 2: Full application evaluation uses a 100-point award grid; Section 1 (financial & operational capacity) threshold: minimum 12 points overall and no subsections scored 1.
4. 4Stage 3: Eligibility checks on supporting documents for provisionally selected applicants (statutes, latest accounts, declaration on honour, PADOR forms, etc.).
5. 5Contracting: standard grant contract (Annex G) or contribution agreement where coordinator is pillar-assessed; expenditure verification, audit and third party assessment rules apply per Annex G.

Evaluation and scoring details

Concept notes:scored out of 50 (Relevance 20; Design 30 with intervention logic weighted by 2). Concept notes with at least 30 points are considered for pre-selection and ranked. Full applications: scored out of 100 across: Section 1 Financial & operational capacity (20), Section 2 Relevance (20), Section 3 Design (15), Section 4 Implementation approach (15), Section 5 Sustainability (15), Section 6 Budget and cost-effectiveness (15). Section 1 score <12 or any subsection scored 1 leads to rejection. Provisional selection produces a ranked list and reserve list; contracting follows final eligibility verification.

Budget rules and eligible cost modalities

Form of grant:reimbursement of eligible costs (actual costs and/or simplified cost options such as unit costs, lump sums or flat rates) and financing not linked to costs (FNLC) may be used (see Annexes €1B/1c templates). Indirect costs: flat rate up to 7% of total eligible direct costs (excluding volunteers and project office costs). Contingency reserve: up to 5% of estimated direct eligible costs and only usable with prior written authorisation. Volunteers' work may be declared as unit costs approved by the Commission and is excluded from indirect cost base. VAT and taxes are eligible only if non-recoverable and if specified in special conditions. Financial support to third parties is prohibited under this call. Visibility, procurement and asset ownership, depreciation and transfer rules are defined in Annexes to the contract. Expenditure eligibility and ineligible cost lists follow Annex II General Conditions.

Compliance, safeguards and ethical requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries must commit to EU values (human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, human rights including rights of minorities). Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment: beneficiaries must complete the SEA-H self-evaluation questionnaire (Annex L) for grants above €60,000 and implement corrective measures. Beneficiaries must comply with environmental and core labour standards (ILO), anti-bribery and anti-corruption rules, data protection obligations under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 for Commission processing and applicable national law for beneficiary processing, and must not be subject to EU restrictive measures. Unusual commercial expenses, conflict of interest, fraud and irregularities are grounds for sanctions, recovery and exclusion procedures.

Administrative, financial control and audit requirements

PADOR registration (or offline Annex F) and Participant Register registration (PIC) required. Online submission via PROSPECT mandatory. Contracting authority may require contractual expenditure verification (Annex VII-A) and third party assessment (Annex VII-B) where FNLC is used. Record keeping: supporting documents must be kept for five years after balance payment (three years if grant <= €60,000) or until audits/investigations are finalised. The Commission, OLAF, EPPO, European Court of Auditors and external auditors have rights of access to documents and on-site verification. Procurement by beneficiaries must follow Annex IV procurement rules and nationality/origin rules; exceptions require prior Commission authorisation.

How to apply: practical steps and templates

Applicants must register in PADOR and the Participant Register, prepare the concept note (Annex A.1) and full application (Annex A.2 including Annex B Budget worksheet(s) and Annex C Logical Framework). Submit everything online via PROSPECT before the deadline. Supporting documents required at submission or following selection: statutes/articles of association, declaration on honour (Annex H), latest accounts or audit report where applicable, proof of eligibility from previous calls where accepted, PADOR form for offline registrants, signed mandates from co-applicants and affiliated entity statements. Templates: Annex A.1 Concept Note; Annex A.2 Full Application; Annex B Budget (worksheets 1a/€1B/1c depending on cost-based/FNLC/hybrid); Annex C Logframe template; Annex F PADOR offline; Annex G Standard Grant Contract and Annexes (I-IX) including procurement rules, visibility, financial guarantee model, third party assessment and expenditure verification TORs.

Mandatory annexes published with the call (selected key documents)

1. 1Guidelines for Applicants (main call document) — Annex A: application forms, Annex B Budget, Annex C Logframe, Annex F PADOR, Annex G Standard Grant Contract and Annexes, Annex H Declaration on Honour, Annex L SEA-H self-evaluation questionnaire. Guidelines for Applicants #186948
2. 2Annex A.1 Grant application form — Concept note (rtf). Annex A.1
3. 3Annex A.2 Grant application form — Full application (rtf). Annex A.2
4. 4Annex B Budget (xlsx) with worksheets for cost-based, hybrid and FNLC budgets. Annex B - Budget
5. 5Annex C Logical framework (docx). Annex C - Logical framework
6. 6Corrigendum no. 1 (doc) updating Section 1.3 financial allocation. Corrigendum no.1

Answers to the structured categorisation questions

Eligible Applicant Types

Primary eligible applicant types:non-profit legal persons, including civil society organisations and non-governmental organisations established and effectively established in the Republic of North Macedonia (lead applicants). Co-applicants may be NGOs established in North Macedonia, any EU Member State or eligible country as per the NDICI-GE basic act. Affiliated entities (legal or capital links) may participate and incur eligible costs if properly documented. Additional categories referenced in the guidelines that may be involved (but not lead applicants unless otherwise stated): public bodies in specific circumstances, international organisations (special provisions), pillar-assessed entities (special contracting modality), contractors (procurement role), associates (non-funded contributors), and recipients of financial support to third parties (not permitted under this call). Individuals are not the intended lead applicants. Full list of roles and their contractual distinctions is detailed in Section 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 of the Guidelines.

Funding Type

Primary financial mechanism:Grant (action grants). Grants under this call take the form of reimbursement of eligible costs (actual costs and/or simplified cost options) and the possibility for part or whole action to be financed by financing not linked to costs (FNLC) where specified in the grant budget and Annex I/III. The call and annexes include detailed templates for cost-based, hybrid and FNLC budgets (Annex B worksheets 1a/€1B/1c).

Consortium Requirement

Consortium:flexible. The lead applicant may act individually or with co-applicant(s). The call allows single (sole) applicants as well as consortium arrangements (lead applicant + co-applicant(s)). Affiliated entities may also participate under structural link definitions. One lead applicant may submit only one application, may be awarded only one grant. Co-applicants and affiliated entities may not participate in more than one application under this call. The coordinator becomes the sole interlocutor with the contracting authority if awarded.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility)

Geographic eligibility:Actions must take place in the Republic of North Macedonia. Lead applicants must be effectively established in the Republic of North Macedonia. Co-applicants may be established in North Macedonia, an EU Member State or any eligible country as stipulated by the NDICI-GE basic act. The call follows EU external action rules; nationality and origin rules for procurement apply as per Annex IV. The contracting authority is the Delegation of the European Union to North Macedonia (European Commission acting as contracting authority for this external action).

Target Sector

Thematic sector targeted:Human rights and democracy. Thematic sub-sectors include human rights protection and empowerment (vulnerable and marginalized groups), local democratic governance and rule of law, digital rights, privacy, responsible use of digital technologies and AI, civic participation, anti-discrimination, access to services, reintegration and social inclusion, legal aid, monitoring and reporting of rights violations, advocacy, capacity-building, and civic technology where it directly serves human rights/democracy objectives. Cross-cutting issues: gender equality, disability inclusion, environment, SEA-H prevention, and EU values are required mainstreaming elements.

Mentioned Countries

Explicit country mentioned:Republic of North Macedonia (action location and lead applicant establishment). EU Member States are mentioned as eligible for co-applicants. The corrigendum and guidance reference EU institutions and Delegations in the Western Balkans region (examples: Sarajevo and Skopje delegations are listed in contact details).

Project Stage

Expected maturity:Implementation-ready projects with clear design and capacity to deliver measurable outputs and outcomes (development/implementation/demonstration and service delivery). Projects should be beyond idea stage: appropriate for implementation and demonstration of results over 18–30 months. The evaluation grid emphasises intervention logic, risk analysis, monitoring, and sustainability, therefore proposals should be at development/validation and implementation stage rather than pure research or early concept only.

Funding Amount

Call-level and project-level funding:overall indicative amount under the call €921,000. Individual project grant range: minimum €120,000 and maximum €200,000. EU co-financing allowed between 60% and 90% of eligible costs; applicants must show other funding sources to cover the balance. Corrigendum clarifies overall amount and distribution per year.

Application Type

Method of submission:Open call — online submission via PROSPECT. Applicants submit concept note and full application simultaneously in PROSPECT. PADOR registration is mandatory; offline PADOR form (Annex F) accepted only for technical/unavailability or confidentiality reasons. IT helpdesk available for PROSPECT/PADOR support. An online information session took place 24/06/2026 (recording/attendance details in guidelines).

Nature of Support

Beneficiaries will receive monetary support in the form of a grant (reimbursement of eligible costs and/or financing not linked to costs). Non-monetary support expectations: visibility, capacity building, networking with EU Delegation and stakeholders, and technical guidance from contracting authority and possible need for third party assessments and contractual expenditure verification services as part of compliance/monitoring. The call explicitly does not permit applicants to propose financial support to third parties under this call.

Application Stages

Number of stages:3 principal stages (1: Opening & Administrative checks and Concept Note evaluation; 2: Evaluation of the Full Application including selection and award criteria; 3: Verification of eligibility of applicants and affiliated entities and supporting documents for provisionally selected applicants). After these steps, award decision, notification, and contract signature occur. Additional compliance steps (contractual expenditure verification, third party assessment, pre-financing guarantee where applicable) may be required post-award.

Success Rates

Success rates are not explicitly provided in the documents. The guidelines state that concept notes scoring at least 30 points and ranked to a cumulative requested amount representing at least 200% of the available budget will be shortlisted for full application. Final selection is by ranking and budget available. Given this competitive reduction to 200% of budget at pre-selection, the implied selection rate at concept note stage could be roughly 50% of shortlisted value, then further reduced at full application evaluation — but no precise percentage or historical data are provided.

Co-funding Requirement

Co-funding is required:the EU contribution must be between 60% and 90% of total eligible costs; the balance must be financed from sources other than the EU budget or European Development Fund. Contributions in kind are not considered co-financing unless explicitly stated and documented. Volunteer work may be declared as in-kind unit costs where authorised, but EU contribution cannot finance volunteers' work.

Templates: Application form structure and guidance

Application templates are provided and must be used:Annex A.1 Concept Note (includes table of summary of action, 2-page description, 3-page relevance section, lead applicant details, project details), Annex A.2 Full Application (detailed description up to 18 pages, methodology 5 pages, action plan, sustainability 3 pages, logical framework Annex C, Annex B Budget worksheets 1a/€1B/1c and justification, experience templates for lead/co-applicants and affiliated entities, declaration by lead applicant, mandate for co-applicants and affiliated entity statements). Applicants must strictly follow formatting and content instructions (e.g., page limits, font, margins) and submit all mandatory supporting documents (statutes, declaration on honour Annex H, latest accounts for certain thresholds, PADOR forms). For FNLC or simplified cost options, dedicated budget and monitoring templates must be used (Annex B FNLC worksheets and guidance, Annexes VII-A and VII-B for verification/assessment). See Annex A.1 and A.2 templates for specific field list and layout.

1. 1Annex A.1 Concept Note: fields include objectives, beneficiaries, outputs, activities, target groups, timeline, lead applicant details, estimated budget and requested EU contribution.
2. 2Annex A.2 Full Application: extended sections for description (max 18 pages), methodology (5 pages), implementation plan (4 pages), sustainability (3 pages), logical framework (Annex C), full budget (Annex B) and justification (worksheet 2).
3. 3Annex B Budget templates: Worksheet 1a cost-based; Worksheet €1Bhybrid cost-based + FNLC; Worksheet 1c FNLC only. Worksheet 2 justifications; Worksheet 3 expected sources of funding.
4. 4Annex C Logical Framework: required indicators, baselines, targets, sources of data and assumptions; FNLC indicators must be marked and correlated to budget headings if FNLC is used.

Final summary

This call finances civil society action to promote human rights, democracy and the rule of law in North Macedonia. It targets non-profit organisations based in North Macedonia (lead applicants) and allows co-applicants from eligible countries. Projects must clearly address one of three priorities: protection and reintegration of vulnerable groups, strengthening local democratic governance and rule of law, or promoting responsible digital and AI use to safeguard fundamental freedoms. Grants range from €120,000 to €200,000, with EU co-financing between 60% and 90%. Applicants must register in PADOR and the Participant Register and submit applications online via PROSPECT by 31 August 2026. The selection uses a two-stage evaluation (concept note then full application) with detailed award criteria in the guidelines. Annexes provide all templates, budget worksheets for cost-based, hybrid or FNLC financing, legal and procurement rules, and reporting templates including contractual expenditure verification and third party assessment TORs. The contracting authority is the EU Delegation to North Macedonia via the European Commission; final contracting will use the standard grant contract (Annex G) with its general and special conditions.

Footnotes

1. 1Full Guidelines for Applicants and all annexes, templates and corrigendum are published with the call on the PROSPECT/F&T portal. See the Guidelines document for mandatory forms, annexes and detailed instructions: webgate.ec.europa.eu

Funding Opportunity Overview

The European Commission, via the Delegation of the European Union to North Macedonia, is launching an open call for proposals to strengthen human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in North Macedonia. The overall indicative budget is €921,000 (€450,000 from 2025 and €471,000 from 2026), with grants ranging between €120,000 and €200,000 ¹.

Key Deadlines and Budget:Submission deadline: 31 August 2026 at 12:00 (Brussels time). Total Budget: €921,000. Grant Size: €120,000 (min) to €200,000 (max) ².

Who Should Apply

Lead applicants must be non-profit-making, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or civil society organizations (CSOs) effectively established in North Macedonia for at least two years. Co-applicants can be NGOs established in EU Member States or other eligible countries. Organizations must be registered in PADOR and the Participant Register before submission ³.

1. 1Non-profit NGOs/CSOs established in North Macedonia (min. 2 years)
2. 2Co-applicants from EU Member States or eligible countries
3. 3Entities must not act as intermediaries
4. 4Registration in PADOR and Participant Register mandatory

Priority Areas and Objectives

Projects must align with three specific objectives:empowering individuals, building resilient democratic societies, and safeguarding fundamental freedoms (including digital rights). Funding is prioritized for three key areas: protection of vulnerable groups (persons with disabilities, Roma, LGBTIQ+, children), strengthening local democratic governance, and promoting responsible use of AI and digital technologies ⁴.

Application Process and Evaluation

This is a two-stage selection process. Applicants must submit both a Concept Note and a Full Application simultaneously via the PROSPECT portal. Only concept notes scoring at least 30/50 will be pre-selected for full application evaluation. Final eligibility checks occur after provisional selection ⁵.

1. 1Step 1: Administrative checks and Concept Note evaluation (min. score 30/50)
2. 2Step 2: Full Application evaluation for pre-selected applicants
3. 3Step 3: Eligibility verification of supporting documents
4. 4Submission via PROSPECT only (PADOR registration required)

Financial Conditions and Eligible Costs

The EU will fund between 60% and 90% of total eligible costs. Indirect costs are eligible at a flat rate of up to 7% of direct eligible costs. Projects must run for 18 to 30 months and be implemented exclusively in North Macedonia. Financial support to third parties is not permitted ⁶.

Funding Rate and Duration:EU Contribution: 60%–90% of total costs. Project Duration: 18–30 months. Location: North Macedonia only ⁷.

Important Requirements and Contacts

Applicants must ensure EU visibility, comply with zero-tolerance policies on sexual exploitation, and submit a self-evaluation questionnaire on SEA-H if the grant exceeds €60,000. An online information session was held on 24 June 2026. Questions should be sent to delegation-north-macedonia-calls-for-proposals@eeas.europa.eu ⁸.

Footnotes

1. 1Official Guidelines for Applicants, Section 1.3 (Corrigendum No. 1 updated the budget to €921,000).
2. 2Guidelines for Applicants, Section 1.3 (Size of grants).
3. 3Guidelines for Applicants, Section 2.1.1 (Eligibility of applicants).
4. 4Guidelines for Applicants, Section 1.2 (Objectives and priority issues).
5. 5Guidelines for Applicants, Section 2.3.1 (Step 1: Concept Note Evaluation).
6. 6Guidelines for Applicants, Sections 1.3 and 2.1.4 (Financial allocation and eligible costs).
7. 7Guidelines for Applicants, Section 2.1.3 (Duration and Location).
8. 8Guidelines for Applicants, Section 2.2.4 (Further information and contacts).