1. David Lauder Ext: 5213 E-mail DDL1 Funding for Mobility in FP6

2. Aims of Today Understand how Marie Curie Actions fit within FP6 Where necessary, learn the jargon! Understand how Marie Curie actions have changed since FP5 Understand the range of different Marie Curie actions Understand how Marie Curie actions work Stimulate interest in applications

3. (Useful) Jargon you will learn Associated, Candidate, 3 rd State Early-Stage and Experienced Researcher Difference Between a Host and an Individual Fellowship Horizontal Programme Travel and Mobility Allowance

4. EU Member States: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK EEA Countries:Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway Association Agreement Countries: Israel, Switzerland (tbc) Candidate Countries: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey Third Countries: INCO (Developing, Mediterranean, Russia and CIS), all other countries Countries Participation in FP6

5. FP6: Detailed Structure Specific Activities Covering a Wider Field of Research Life Sciences, Genomics and Biotechnology for Health Information Society Technologies Nanotechnologies and Nanosciences, Knowledge-Based Multifunctional Materials and New Production Processes and Devices Aeronautics and Space Food Quality and Safety Sustainable Development, Global Change and Ecosystems Citizens and Governance in the Knowledge Society Co-ordination of Research ActivitiesDevelopment of RTD/Innovation Policies Science and Society New/Emerging S&T and Policy Support SME Activities International Co-operation Innovation and SMEs Human Resources and Mobility Research Infrastructures Thematic Horizontal Underpinning

6. Structuring the European Research Area Research and Innovation€290M Human Resources and Mobility€1580M Research Infrastructures€665M Science and Society€80M

7. Overview of Marie Curie Actions A look at the different Marie Curie Actions

8. Overview of Marie Curie Actions Host-Driven Actions –Marie Curie Research Training Networks –Marie Curie Host Fellowships for Early Stage Research Training –Marie Curie Fellowships for the Transfer of Knowledge –Marie Curie Conferences and Training Courses Individual Actions –Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships –Marie Curie Outgoing International Fellowships –Marie Curie Incoming International Fellowships

9. Overview contd. Excellence Promotion and Recognition –Marie Curie Excellence Grants –Marie Curie Excellence Awards –Marie Curie Chairs Return and Reintegration Mechanisms –Marie Curie European Reintegration Grants –Marie Curie International Reintegration Grants

10. Marie Curie Actions Marie Curie label generalised Opening of Actions to 3 rd country nationals No age limit, but experience criterion Reintegration and return measures Excellence promotion measures Life-long learning concept Personal/family situation of researchers New FP6 Features

11. Marie Curie Actions Host Driven Actions Host institutions/network applies for a number of fellows/researchers Host’s proposal is evaluated Selected host/network advertises fellowship position and selects fellows/researchers Contract duration with host, usually 4 years Fellows’ stay depending on Action (up to 3 years) Individual Driven Actions Researcher applies jointly with host Fellows’ stay depending on Action Fellows withdrawing cannot be replaced

12. Human Resources and Mobility (Marie Curie Actions) Host Fellowships for Early-Stage Conferences and Training Courses Research Training Networks Chairs Advanced Lifelong Training and Excellence Early-Stage Training Profile of Fellows  4 years experience or Ph.D. < 4 years experience TeamsAwards International Fellowships Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge Development Action Industry-Academia Partnership Intra-European Fellowships Return and Reintegration Transfer of Knowledge

13. Marie Curie Actions Eligible Researchers Level of Experience: Early-stage Researchers  at the beginning of their career  < 4 years of active research experience (e.g. researchers undertaking a doctoral degree); Experienced Researchers at least 4 years of active research experience or have obtained a doctoral degree. (For some Actions, researchers with more than 10 years of experience will not be eligible)

14. Marie Curie Actions  not a national of the State in which they plan to be appointed and carry out their research; Exceptions:  European researchers working outside the EU for 4 years in the last 5 years.  Return and Reintegration Mechanisms.  Multiple nationalities (if not resided in the last 5 years)  International Organisations  has not been resident or worked/studied in that country for more than 12 months out of the 3 years immediately prior to either the time of application (individual Actions), or the start of their work (host Actions). Mobility & Nationality Requirements

15. Marie Curie Actions Opportunities for Individual Researchers Member States and Associated Countries Third Countries Experienced Researcher Experienced Researcher Level of Experience Type of Marie Curie Action Early-Stage Researcher =10 Years >10 Years Early-Stage Researcher =10 Years >10 Years Research Training Networks uuuu Host Fellowships for Early Stage Research Training uu Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge uuuu Host Conferences and Training Courses uuuu Intra-European Fellowships uu Incoming International Fellowships uu Individual Outgoing International Fellowships uu Grants for Excellent Teams uuuuuu Chairs uuuu Excellenc e Excellence Awards uuuuu European Reintegration Grants uuu International Reintegration Grants uu u

16. Human Resources and Mobility (Marie Curie Actions) Host Fellowships for Early-Stage Conferences and Training Courses Research Training Networks Chairs Advanced Lifelong Training and Excellence Early-Stage Training Profile of Fellows  4 years experience or Ph.D. < 4 years experience TeamsAwards International Fellowships Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge Development Action Industry-Academia Partnership Intra-European Fellowships Return and Reintegration Transfer of Knowledge

17. Marie Curie Actions Host Fellowships for Early Stage Research Training Marie Curie Research Training Networks Marie Curie Conferences and Training Courses Initial Training

18. Marie Curie Actions To develop the offer of structured research training; To stimulate the training and mobility of early stage researchers Application by host (Higher education, research centres, enterprises), who selects fellows Early stages of their career (<4 years experience) Structured training in research (incl. complementary skills) Single or Multi-partner Group (min 3 groups in 3 countries) Hosts select fellows: stays 3 months to 3 years Host Fellowships for Early Stage Research Training

19. Marie Curie Actions To stimulate early stage researchers through participation of conferences and courses Encourage junior researchers to benefit from the experience of leading researchers Variety of Actions (including virtual ones) -series of conferences, summer schools, lab courses etc. on a theme or linked themes -support for junior researchers in larger conferences selected for their training interest Duration from several days to 4 weeks Marie Curie Conferences and Training Courses

20. Marie Curie Actions To stimulate the training of early stage researchers within an international collaborative research project Well defined collaborative research projects of recognised international stature Minimum 3 partners in 3 countries Flexible framework for the training and development of researchers Transfer of knowledge by experienced researchers if required by the project Promotion of multidisciplinary research Networks select fellows for stays up to 3 years (incl. short stays) Marie Curie Research Training Networks

21. Marie Curie Actions To create or develop true strategic and durable partnerships Application by Industry and academia partners from at least 2 different countries Co-ordinating host from industry or academia, with one or more partners from the other sector Funding of exchange of experienced researchers amongst staff members, in both directions (2-24 months) Includes SMEs, spin-offs, start-ups Industry-Academia Strategic Partnership Scheme

22. Marie Curie Actions To respond to the individual advanced training needs of the most promising experienced researchers to give them the necessary boost to become fully independent in their field Fellowships for experienced researchers (>4 years experience or PhD) Training through research, incl. life-long training or for resuming career Application by fellow in liaison with host Advanced Training: Individual Fellowships

23. Marie Curie Actions 3 Individual Fellowship Actions: Intra-European: 1 to 2 years -From and to EU and Associated Countries Outgoing: up to 2 + 1 years -EU and Ass. Country fellows to 3rd country -mandatory return element Incoming: 1 to 2 years -promising researchers from 3rd country -possibility of return support for emerging economies Advanced Training

24. Marie Curie Actions To promote excellence in European research Marie Curie Excellence Grants up to 4 years -To set up or extend teams of the highest level -Leading edge or interdisciplinary research Marie Curie Chairs up to 3 years -Top level teaching appointments -Particularly for researchers who wish to resume their career in Europe Marie Curie Prizes -Prizes for excellent researchers who have benefited from Marie Curie Actions Excellence Promotion and Recognition

25. 17 December 2002First calls published. From March 2003First deadlines. First contracts5-7 months after the deadlines Marie Curie Actions FP6: Time Scales

26. Human Resources and Mobility in FP6

27. Marie Curie Actions Benefit of the researchers -Living allowance (by researcher category and country) -Travel costs -Mobility allowance -Career development allowance -Costs of eligible researchers Community Contribution

28. Marie Curie Actions Benefit of the researchers -Living allowance (by researcher category and country) -Travel costs -Mobility allowance -Career development allowance -Costs of eligible researchers Benefit of the host organisations -Contribution to programme expenses (organisation, co- ordination...) -Overheads -Management costs (incl. audit certificate) -Other eligible expenses Not all contributions apply to all Actions Community Contribution

29. Marie Curie Actions Contribution to researchers -Living allowance (reference, cost of living index 100) Community Contribution Correction factor for cost of living to be applied

30. Marie Curie Actions Contribution to researchers (cont.) -Travel costs depending on distance: 250 € -2500 € /year -Mobility allowance 600 € /month (no family); 900 € /month (family) (Correction factor for cost of living to be applied) -Career exploratory allowance 2000 € /fellow (min. 1 year stay) -Training/research costs of eligible researchers 250 € -750 € /fellow-month (depending on Action) Community Contribution

31. Marie Curie Actions Contribution to host institutions -Specific projects costs (organisation, co-ordination…) -actual costs incurred (max. depending on Action) -Overheads -generally max. of 10% of direct costs -Management costs (incl. audit certificate) -(including audit certification): 3% or 7%, depending on Action -Other eligible expenses Not all contributions apply to all Actions Community Contribution

32. Marie Curie Actions Contribution for researchers: Example Postdoctoral Researcher with family, coming to York as part of RTN,for 2 years with an employment contract, undertaking experimental work Total allocated to fellow (Mobility + salary): 62,212.50 € x 2 years= 124,425 € Career exploratory allowance =2000 € Travel costs: 1000 € x 2 years=2000€ Total received by researcher (before tax etc.): 128,425€

33. Marie Curie Actions Contribution to Host: Example Postdoctoral Researcher with family, coming to York as part of RTN,for 2 years with an employment contract, undertaking experimental work Running Expenses: 24 x 400 €= 9,600 € Management cost : 7% x Total Cost= 9,661.71€ Overheads =10% of Total Cost= 13,802.50 € Total Contribution to Host: 33,064.25€ (£20,830.48) Total received by institution: 33,064 €+ 128,425 € = 161,489€ (£101,783) (£0.63= €)

34. 1. Scientific Quality of Project (n.a. for Awards) 2. Quality of Research Training (n.a. for Awards) 3. Quality of Host (n.a. for Awards) 4. Quality of Researchers (Individual actions & Excellence) 5. Management and Feasibility (n.a. for Awards) 6. Relevance to the objectives of the Scheme/Activity 7. Added Value to the Community Evaluation Criteria/ Proposals Part B

35. How to Write a Strong Application SELL! SELL! SELL! Quality of research Quality of host Quality of training programme Quality of recruitment plans Quality of individual Quality of supervision Quality of language

36. Eligibility Individual Evaluation Consensus Thresholds Ranking by Commission Negotiation Negative Result Ethical Issues Commission Funding Decision Proposal Rejection Evaluation Process

37. Getting Further Help Workshops for Applicants Handbooks Check with ELO for any further information Web sites: –Mobility UK Contact Point: http://www.ukro.ac.uk/public/Mobility/index.htm http://www.ukro.ac.uk/public/Mobility/index.htm –EUROPA: http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/mariecurie- actions/home_en.html http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/mariecurie- actions/home_en.html –Application materials: http://www.cordis.lu If you need help, PLEASE ASK!!!

38. David Lauder Ext: 5213 E-mail DDL1 Funding for Mobility in FP6