oproepopzet

Oproepopzet is a term used in Dutch to describe the plan or design behind an open call for proposals, bids, or applications issued by a funding body, government department, or organization. It encompasses the objectives, scope, budget, eligibility rules, timeline, and the procedures that govern the submission, evaluation and awarding of grants or contracts. The opzet serves to communicate what is being sought, who may apply, what form proposals must take, and how they will be judged, ensuring transparency, fairness and alignment with strategic priorities.

Typical elements include: the rationale and objectives; the target audience; the scope and expected deliverables; eligibility and partnership rules; budget framework and funding conditions; timeline with call opening, deadline, evaluation period, and award date; required proposal format and documents; submission mechanism; evaluation criteria and scoring; decision process; grant management terms; reporting and oversight; intellectual property and data rights; confidentiality; contact information.

Process: The open call is published; applicants prepare proposals; submit before deadline; a review panel assesses and scores; successful applicants are invited to sign a grant agreement or contract; implementation and monitoring; final reporting; results dissemination.

In practice, oproepopzet is used in research funding, innovation programs, and public procurement; examples include national research councils, universities, and European programs. It is commonly known as a call for proposals, grant call, or open call in English.