05 August 2016

All Actions: Is it a contractual obligation to establish a Career Development Plan between the researcher and supervisor. Does the Commission/REA check the CDP at any point?

For Horizon2020 grants: The REA does not check the Career Development Plan nor request a copy of it. This is a work document agreed between the fellow and his/her supervisor at the beginning of the fellowship (though it can evolve over time) and it is kept internally at the beneficiary's level. 

For HorizonEurope grants: REA plans a stronger impact of adequate supervision and thus requires the CDP also as deliverable towards the end of the project. Check for each action the respective outlines in the Guide for Applicants and the work programme.