PF: If the GEP is not ready yet, should the applicant tick “YES” or “NO” to the GEP question in the MSCA PF proposal template (p. 13 of 20)?

Applications are blocked if applicants choose “No”.

It is not necessary for the Host Institution to have already the gender equality plan or equivalent strategic document in place at the time of the submission and the absence of a GEP will not affect the evaluation of the project. However, if the project is successful, it will be necessary before the signature of the grant agreement.