EMDESK® proposal writing and project management tool for research projects in the EU Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)

The EMDESK project management tool is a secure, state-in-the-art, web-based collaboration and project management application providing a comprehensive set of tools to make proposal writing, project administration and reporting easier for the entire consortium. EMDESK is the only tool providing an integrated solution for collaborative proposal writing and effective project management throughout the entire life cycle of European Union Framework Programme research projects.

EMDESK is FP7-specific and designed to support project co-ordinators and researchers in the creation of project proposals, adaptation of the Technical Annex during the negotiation phase, administration of project execution, provision of updated descriptions of work (DoW) to complement amendments during project changes and creation of the many reports that have to be submitted throughout a project.

Take advantage of an extensive Proposal Writing and Project Management Tool for efficiency and work-flow enhancements of your research activities in FP7.

EMDESK products

The EMDESK Project Management Platform offers integrated tools for each research project phase:

The EMDESK Proposal Preparation & Management Module The EMDESK® Proposal Preparation Module makes planning, structuring, writing and creation of FP7 proposals efficient, fast and reliable. The tool offers a set of features that support the project consortium at the project idea and proposal phase. Best of all, it is easy to transform the Proposal into the Technical Annex for further adaptation in the EMDESK® Negotiation Module. The EMDESK® Proposal Preparation Module is free of charge for the whole consortium.

The EMDESK Project Implementation and Management Module Based on the approved description of work, the EMDESK® Project Implementation & Management Module offers an unprecedented level of support for collaboration and keeping a research project on track. It will enable you to meet deadlines, control costs and resources, and supply reports and deliverables accurately and on time to the European Commission.

From Proposal Writing to Project Management

EMDESK offers an extensive range of features that project co-ordinators and partners have long been seeking. From proposal preparation, project management and control, to reporting, collaborative editing, communications and groupware features, EMDESK® provides everything you need for clear and efficient collaboration in FP7 projects.

Integrated and consistent solution

EMDESK® uniquely keeps all information from the start, in the Proposal Preparation Module, until the end of a project life cycle, in the Project Implementation & Management Module, without a break in the media or the necessity to re-enter data in a later phase of the project.

Correct and reliable

EMDESK® has been developed in close co-operation with experienced FP6/FP7 co-ordinators and lead users using Best Practice methodology and an efficient work flow for your project co-ordinator and partners. The EMDESK® application is in full accordance with European Commission guidelines on FP7 – providing correct calculations and complete information automatically to the specific Commission requirements.

Secure and confidential

As project information is important and sensitive, EMDESK® is built on a secure architecture with strict data-protection rules. So, with EMDESK®, project work and information are always safe.

Communicate and collaborate

Designed to provide a one-tool solution throughout all phases, EMDESK® facilitates collaboration, feedback and approval among project partners. It provides communications, sends mailings, stores and shares documents, schedules events and offers a project forum for discussions.