You should consider the nature of the tasks proposed and the speed of action required to meet market needs. You will also need to decide how to ensure a European dimension to the work and assess the requirements of this part of the IT programme. The information package contains details of how to submit a proposal and gives an indication of the format and length required. However you should bear in mind that the evaluators will need sufficient detail to support both the rationale for the project and the methods and funding you propose. Try to write as succinctly as possible, concerntrating on providing the information which will give an evaluator an accurate but rapid insight into your project.
Project management is a decision for the whole project partnership.
It is important that the organisation who acts as project manager has a substantial stake in and commitment to the completion of the project. They should possess a sufficient range of skill and resources to manage a major project and most importantly should have the confidence and support of the other partners. For major projects you will need to consider past experience of transnational working and options for devolving some management tasks amongst partners whilst retaining effective controls and lines of responsibility. Sub-contractors are organisations which provide commercial services for one or more of the participants. The contract which Esprit uses for funding requires approval of sub-contracts in some specific situations.