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+====== Final Evaluation and Decision ======
+===== Overview of the Decision Phase =====
+The Final Evaluation and Decision phase represents the concluding stage of the Research Proposal selection process.
+At this stage, based on the outcomes of the Peer Review, it is determined whether a proposal may be accepted or rejected within the framework of the Transnational Access programme.
+The final decision follows a structured process involving the TNA Manager and, where applicable, the Host Coordinator, in accordance with the roles and responsibilities defined by the system.
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+===== Analysis of Peer Review Outcomes =====
+Once all evaluations have been completed and the Research Proposal is in the Peer Reviews Completed status, the TNA Manager can access the Peer Review results.
+At this stage, the TNA Manager:
+  * reviews the assessments and comments provided by the Peer Reviewers;
+  * verifies the scientific and organisational coherence of the proposal;
+  * evaluates any critical issues or requests for clarification that emerged during the review phase.
+Based on this analysis, the proposal becomes ready for final decision.
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+===== Acceptance of the Research Proposal =====
+If the outcome of the evaluation is positive, the TNA Manager and/or the Host Coordinator may proceed with the acceptance of the Research Proposal.
+By selecting the Accept action:
+  * the proposal transitions to the Accepted status;
+  * the Fellow is notified of the positive outcome;
+  * the Transnational Access process proceeds to the operational phase of visit planning.
+Acceptance confirms that the proposal satisfies the scientific and organisational requirements established by the Call for Application.
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+===== Rejection of the Research Proposal =====
+If the proposal does not meet the evaluation criteria, the TNA Manager and/or the Host Coordinator may proceed with rejection.
+By selecting the Reject action:
+  * the proposal transitions to the Rejected status;
+  * the Fellow is informed of the negative outcome;
+  * a justification for the decision may be provided, where applicable.
+Rejection concludes the evaluation process for the Research Proposal and prevents progression to the visit phase.
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+===== Return to Peer Review =====
+In certain cases, before making a final decision, the TNA Manager or the Host Coordinator may consider it necessary to request further assessment.
+In such situations:
+  * the proposal may be returned to the Under Peer Review status;
+  * the Peer Reviewers are notified again;
+  * evaluations may be supplemented or modified.
+This mechanism ensures flexibility and accuracy within the decision-making process.
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+===== Cancellation of the Application After Evaluation =====
+Even at an advanced stage of the process, the Fellow retains the possibility of withdrawing their application.
+In case of cancellation:
+  * the Research Proposal transitions to the Cancelled status;
+  * the process is interrupted;
+  * all involved actors are informed through notification.
+The cancellation is recorded by the system for historical traceability and audit purposes.
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