1. H2020 MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE ACTIONS Innovative Training Networks (ITN) Information Event :Brussel 16 November 2015 Barbara MESTER Head of Operational Sector MSCA-Innovative Training Network

2. Contents 1.What are ITNs? ETN EID EJD 2.Evaluation Criteria 3.Ethics 4.Evaluation 5.Tricks and Tips

3. H2020-MSCA-ITN-2016 Work Programme (WP) Guide for Applicants (GfA) FAQs Information? Application? Participant Portal http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/ en/opportunities/h2020/topics/2056-msca-itn-2016.html

4. What are ITNs?

5. Excellent science European Research Council€ 13.1 B Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)€ 6.1 B Future and Emerging Technologies€ 2.7 B European research infrastructures (including eInfrastructures) € 2.5 B

7. ITN Objectives Train innovative and entrepreneurial early-stage researchers Raise excellence and structure in doctoral/early-stage research training Provide skills relevant for innovation and long term employability Improved career perspectives of researchers through international, interdisciplinary, intersectoral mobility Attractive working and employment conditions. Collaboration between academic and non-academic sectors

8. ETN EID EJD European Training Networks 317 M€ ~93 projects 25 M€ ~20 projects 28 M€ ~8 projects European Industrial Doctorates European Joint Doctorates ITN implementation modes Participants implement a joint research programme Doctoral training with the non-academic sector Doctoral programme to deliver joint degrees Research fields chosen freely by applicants (CHE, ECO, ENG, ENV, LIF, MAT, PHY, SOC)

9. Common Features Activities International networks of organisations Joint research training / doctoral programme * *any scientific domain except areas of research covered by the EURATOM Treaty Keywords: Inter-nationality Inter-sectorality Inter-disciplinarity

10. Individual research projects embedded in an overall project Structured training courses lectures, turorials.. Exchanges of knowledge within network and exposure to non-academic sector visits and secondments Network–wide training activities interdisciplinar/intersectoral seminars, workshops, summer schools … Training in transferable skills entrepreneurship, management, IPR, communication, ethics, grant writing Common Features Activities

11. Quality supervision and career guidance Communication & Dissemination Public engagement Open Access (Open Research Data) Supervisory board Consortium Agreement Duration of normally 48 months ESR support between 3 and 36 months Trans-national mobility Common Features

12. Publications Peer-reviewed publications must be deposited in open access repositories = Free of charge on-line access Data Optional "Data Management Pilot": If option is chosen, the proposal must contain a data management plan: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/grant s_manual/hi/oa_pilot/h2020-hi-oa-data-mgt_en.pdf Open Access

13. Only Early-Stage Researchers (ESRs): ≤ 4 years of research experience no PhD yet ESR: ESR:

14. Early Stage Recruitments Innovative Training Networks are exclusively for early-stage researchers in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their career and not awarded a PhD at the time of their (first) recruitment. Full-time equivalent research experience is measured from the date when a researcher obtained the degree which would formally entitle him or her to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the researcher is recruited *experience is calculated at date of recruitment!

15. Mobility Rule Mobility Rule But no restrictions based on nationality No main activity in country of host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to (first) recruitment. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account. IF international organisations: no main activity for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to recruitment at the same organisation. mobility calculated at date of recruitment!

16. Who can apply ? Non-academic sector any entity not included in the academic sector: e.g. large companies, SMEs, NGOs, museums, hospitals international organisations (e.g. UN, WHO) Academic sector public /private higher education establishments awarding academic degrees public /private non-profit research organisations whose primary mission is to pursue research international European interest organisations (e.g. CERN, EMBL) Two categories of organisations International networks of organisations Standardised legal validation of entities is applied to determine the category of each participant Consortium

17. Beneficiary vs. Roles ? Signs grant agreement Recruits and hosts researchers Claims costs to the EU Trains/hosts seconded researchers Participates in supervisory board Partner Organisation * * Flexible recruitment in EID and EJD: an organisation may participate as a beneficiary without recruiting Consortium

18. Participants must have adequate operational capacity to carry out the assigned tasks. The aim is to exclude applicants with clearly inadequate infrastructure / resources / supervision capacity Do all beneficiaries have:  appropriate premises to host researchers?  appropriate staff resources to supervise/train researchers? Where to provide information:  Table on "data for non-academic beneficiaries" (Part B, 1st page).  Table on "participating organisations" (Part B5). Operational Capacity Consortium

19. International organisations (IO) such as the UN or organisations in those Other Third Countries (OTC) not listed in the MSCA Work Programme (i.e. middle/high income third countries) may receive funding only in exceptional cases: Essential to carry out the action (e.g. outstanding expertise; access to unique know-how; access to unique research infrastructure; access to a particular geographical environment; access to unique data) Funding is provided under an arrangement between the Union and the IO or between the Union and the OTC Example of OTCs: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia, United States, … IO/OTC funding?

20. European Training Networks (ETN)

21. ETN Beneficiaries Partner organisations Participants implement a joint research training programme

22. ETN Mandatory Minimum 3 beneficiaries from 3 different MS/AC Each beneficiary recruits and hosts at least 1 ESR Max 540 person-months (e.g. 15 ESRs x 36 months) Max 40% budget to one country Other features Non-academic participation essential PhD enrolment typically expected (not mandatory) Secondments to other countries/sector/disciplines (≤30% time) Joint supervision recommended Partner organisations (any country/sector) Recommended size of consortium 6-10 beneficiaries

23. European Industrial Doctorates (EID)

24. Partner organisations ≥ 50% time for each ESR EID Doctoral training with the non-academic sector Beneficiaries 2 beneficiaries: max 180 PM NON ACADEMIC SECTOR

25. Partner organisations ≥3 beneficiaries: max 540 PM ≥ 50% time for each ESR NON ACADEMIC SECTOR EID Doctoral training with the non-academic sector Beneficiaries

26. EID Doctoral training with the non-academic sector Mandatory Minimum 2 beneficiaries from 2 different MS/AC 1 academic + 1 non-academic (+ degree-awarding as partner org.) Max 180 person-months (if 2 organisations) - e.g. 5 x 36 months Max 540 person-months (if ≥3 organisations) - e.g. 15 x 36 months Each ESR enrolled in a PhD Each ESR is ≥ 50% time in non-academic sector (intl. dimension) Joint selection, training and supervision (1 supervisor/sector) Other features Individual research projects under the topic of the doctoral programme Secondments above 50% rule (up to 30% of time) Partner organisations (any country/sector) Flexible recruitment rule Typical size is 2-3 beneficiaries

27. European Joint Doctorates (EJD)

28. Joint PhD EJD Partner organisations Universities cooperating to deliver joint/multiple doctoral degrees Beneficiaries

29. Joint PhD EJD Partner organisations Universities cooperating to deliver joint/multiple doctoral degrees Beneficiaries Joint PhD

30. Mandatory Minimum 3 beneficiaries from academic sector awarding PhDs, from 3 different MS/AC Each ESR enrolled in the joint doctoral programme Joint selection, training and supervision Commitment to deliver joint/double/multi degrees Max 540 person-months (e.g. 15 ESRs x 36 months) Other features Meaningful stays at joint doctorate beneficiaries Non-academic participation through secondments to other sector/disciplines (≤ 30%) Flexible recruitment rule Typical size 4-8 beneficiaries EJD Universities cooperating to deliver joint/multiple doctoral degrees

31. Joint degree: single diploma issued by at least 2 academic institutions, and recognised officially Letters of institutional commitment to deliver degrees are required in the proposal Joint PhD Double/multiple degree: 2 or more separate national diplomas issued by two or more higher education institutions and recognised officially EJD Universities cooperating to deliver joint/multiple doctoral degrees

32. ETNEIDEJD Beneficiaries≥3 from 3 diff. MS/AC ≥2 from 2 diff. MS/AC: (≥1 acad. award. PhD + ≥1 non-academic) ≥3 (acad. award PhD) from 3 diff. MS/AC Person-monthsMax. 540Max. 180 / 540Max. 540 ResearchersESRs only (3-36 months) Partner Org.Unlimited (any country / sector / discipline) PhD enrolmentExpectedmandatory Non-academic participation essentialmandatoryessential Inter-sectoral exposure possible through secondments ≥50% in non-academic possible through secondments Panels and rank lists 8 panels: CHE, ECO, ENG, ENV, LIF, MAT, PHY, SOC (317M€) EID panel (25M€) EJD panel (28M€)

33. Evaluation Criteria

34. Award CriterionThresholdWeight Priority if ex-aequo Excellencen/a50%1 Impactn/a30%2 Implementationn/a20%3 Total70% Overview of evaluation criteria

35.  Quality, innovative aspects and credibility of the research programme (including inter/multidisciplinary and intersectoral aspects)  Quality and innovative aspects of the training programme (including transferable skills, inter/multidisciplinary and intersectoral aspects)  Quality of the supervision (including mandatory joint supervision for EID and EJD projects)  Quality of the proposed interaction between the participating organisations 1. EXCELLENCE

36.  Enhancing research- and innovation-related human resources, skills, and working conditions to realise the potential of individuals and to provide new career perspectives  Contribution to structuring doctoral/early-stage research training at the European level and to strengthening European innovation capacity, including the potential for: a) meaningful contribution of the non-academic sector to the doctoral/research training, as appropriate to the implementation mode and research field b) developing sustainable joint doctoral degree structures (for EJD projects only)  Effectiveness of the proposed measures for communication and dissemination of results 2. IMPACT

37.  Overall coherence and effectiveness of the work plan, including appropriateness of the allocation of tasks and resources (including awarding of the doctoral degrees for EID and EJD projects)  Appropriateness of the management structures and procedures, including quality management and risk management (with a mandatory joint governing structure for EID and EJD projects)  Appropriateness of the infrastructure of the participating organisations  Competences, experience and complementarity of the participating organisations and their commitment to the programme 3. IMPLEMENTATION

38. Ethical Issues

39. Proposals must indicate: potential ethical issues How they will be handled Horizon 2020: How to Complete Your Ethics Self-Assessment http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/grants_manual/hi/e thics/h2020_hi_ethics-self-assess_en.pdf Ethics Issues

40. Scientific Integrity Principles of scientific integrity must be respected Plan in proposal for dealing with scientific misconduct (under "Implementation") European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity http://www.esf.org/fileadmin/Public_documents/Publications/Code_Conduct _ResearchIntegrity.pdf Ethics Issues

41. Funding

42. Funding mechanism Fully based on unit costs Unit cost is a pre-calculated cost for the implementation of the action Amounts in EURO per unit cost Total = unit costs x number of units Advantage when applying Automated calculation of budget when computing ESR months in your proposal part A 1 unit = 1 month of eligible ESR Financing

43. Costs categories Researcher unit costsInstitutional unit costs Living allowance* Per month and unit Mobility allowance Per month and unit Family allowance Per month and unit Research, training and networking costs per unit Management and indirect costs per unit 3.1106005001.8001.200 Country correction coefficient applies to the living allowance Researcher Allowances include employer contributions Researcher Allowances are a minimum to be paid (top-ups from other sources permitted) Family allowances are calculated as an average at submission stage 1 unit = 1 month of eligible ESR Financing

44. Evaluation

45. Individual Evaluation Report Individual Evaluation Report Individual Evaluation Report Individual Evaluation Report Individual Evaluation Report Individual Evaluation Report Consensus group Consensus Report Consensus Report Expert 4 experts Individual evaluation Consensus Proposal Eligible proposal Overview of evaluation process Central Panel Review Expert Individual Evaluation Report Individual Evaluation Report

46. Schedule Publication15 October 2015 Deadline for submission12 January 2015 at17:00:00 BXL time Information to applicantsJune 2016 Indicative date for GASeptember 2016

47. Tricks and Tips

48. Proposal should be coherent Remember: No Negotiation Phase! "Go / No Go" Evaluation Read and follow WP and Guide for Applicants Meet as many requirements as possible, if not explain why Follow carefully the templates provided and check consistency Respect PAGE LIMITS Check Operational capacity Resubmission (year and acronym) – 2 previous years (2014 & 2015) Ensure clear and detailed scientific deliverables/milestones to allow progress assessment Tricks and Tips

49. Participants - Clear evidence of partner organisations' commitment - Capacity of the participant to be clearly demonstrated: Do they have appropriate premises to host researchers? Do they possess appropriate staff resources to supervise/train researchers? - For EJD, letter of committment to award joint degrees - Check whether participation of organisations from OTCs is essential Tricks and Tips

50. Project - Involvement of non-academic sector - Pay attention to mandatory requirements of particular modes - Compliance with ethical principles - Resubmission (year and acronym) – 2 previous years (2014 & 2015) - Avoid unclear fellow hosting arrangements - Ensure clear and detailed scientific deliverables/milestones to allow progress assessment Tricks and tips

51. Some more tips for success…. - Make it easy for the evaluators to find the information in the proposal!!! - Structure and organize the information well, based on template - Be precise, less is sometimes more… - Avoid last minute submission - Impartial view…ask your colleagues to read it before… - Remember: No Negotiation Phase! - "Go / No Go" Evaluation Tricks and tips

52. Page limits Clearly indicated in Guide for Applicants Excess pages are disregarded in evaluation

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