1. EU M ARIE C URIE A CTIONS S EVENTH F RAMEWORK P ROGRAMME T HE P EOPLE P ROGRAMME IAPP : Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways I R M E D Intelligent Recognition Materials for Extraction and Detection

2. I NDUSTRY -A CADEMIA P ARTNERSHIPS AND P ATHWAYS (IAPP) What are Marie Curie Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways? IAPPS are partnerships between non-commercial research active organisations and large/ small enterprises, based on a common research project and aiming to increase knowledge transfer between the two sectors. Who can apply? Proposals must include as a minimum one organisation from each sector established in at least two different Member States or Associated Countries. Which research topics are supported? Research fields are chosen freely by the applicants (except areas of research covered by the EURATOM Treaty).

3. W HAT DOES THE FUNDING COVER ? Support will be provided for: Exchange of know-how and experience through inter- sector secondments of research staff of the participants; Research and Networking activities In addition Recruitment of experienced researchers from outside the partnership, for involvement in transfer of knowledge and /or training or researchers; For SMEs only: research equipment on a duly justified basis.

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5. T HE KEY FACTS Three teams: QMUL (UK) CNRS (France) PolyIntel (France)  Total of 60 manmonths of staff secondment  QMUL sends 3 ESRs to PI for a total of 24 months  CNRS sends 4 ESRs to PI for a total of 24 months  PI sends 4 ERs to QMUL and CNRS for a total of 12 months  Total of 60 manmonths of newly recruited staff  24 manmonths to QMUL  24 manmonths to CNRS  12 manmonths to PI

6. WHY??? Freedom to carry out research on the topic of your choice Good support for research: 1800 euros/manmonth Increased transfer of knowledge/impact Good opportunities for raising international profile.