Examples
Worked examples
- Is an instance
After approval of an amendment, a Horizon Europe consortium publishes an updated Annex 1 with revised work-package timelines and partner roles.
- Is an instance
An NIH grantee submits an updated project plan following approval of a major scope change.
Counter-examples
Looks similar, but isn't
- Not an instance
The original project plan from the proposal is not an updated plan.
- Not an instance
An informal team-meeting note without formal sponsor approval is not the updated project plan.
Editorial commentary
Updated project plans are a normal feature of multi-year projects. Sponsors generally require an updated plan when substantive scope or timeline changes are approved. Common triggers include: a no-cost extension shifting end dates and milestones; a pivot following early findings; a change in key personnel; addition or removal of a partner; significant rebudgeting between categories. The updated plan becomes the new reference against which subsequent reports compare. Version control is essential, with each version dated and the change history preserved.
References
- Horizon Europe amendment guidance (updated Annex 1); US NIH prior-approval requests.
Also known as
Revised project plan · Project plan v2 · Amended workplan
Machine-readable encodings
Use in your systems
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