The Greek EURAXESS Services Network Dimitris Sanopoulos Coordinator of the Greek EURAXESS Network

Greek Mobility Centres Network The Greek Mobility Centres Network is a part of the European Network of Mobility Centres (EURAXESS) since 2003 Main Objectives To offer global and integrated services of information and proximity assistance to mobile researchers in matters such as: entry conditions visas work permits recognition of diplomas job opportunities salaries taxation pension rights health care social security accommodation day care, schooling, language courses access to the culture of the host country, etc.

Target Groups Researchers and their families Universities, Research Organizations Private Sector – Industry Ministries, Policy Makers

12 EURAXESS Service Centres Democritus University of Thrace CERTH (BHO) Aristotle University of Thessaloniki International Hellenic University University of Ioannina University of Thessaly University of the Aegean National Hellenic Research Foundation Industrial Property Organisation University of Patras Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas University of Crete Geographical Coverage

Statistics From 1/9/2006 to 31/12/2010, the Greek EURAXESS Services Network has assisted (source EURAXESS Extranet): More than 3000 researchers in… More than 5600 questions The average speed of answering is: 2 days Most popular topics are:  Entry Conditions / Visa  Researchers Funding Opportunities  Job Opportunities  Accommodation

1.Charter & Code  Signing of Charter & Code from the members of the Greek Mobility Centres Network Charter & Code already signed by CERTH, NHRF, Univ. of Crete, Univ. of Thessaly, Univ. of Ioannina and Univ. of Partras The procedure is in development also in Aristotle University and Univ. of Aegean Conference of Rectors of Greek Universities  Telephone contacts related to C&C with other Research Organizations and Universities in Greece Other Activities

2. Publication of jobs in EURAXESS Jobs Portal  Increase of jobs postings from 60 in 2009 to 279 in (target 30% increase, achieved over 400%)  Activation of inactive organizations that has published up to 1 job Other Activities

3. Promotion of Network and Services  Promotion in related events (eg Marie Curie events)  Presentations in events with relevant content (eg Congress of New Researchers from South-Eastern Europe - Thessaloniki September 2010)  Promotion via National and European programs (eg ReN2010, EURAXESS TOP: Training session in Zagreb) Other Activities

4. Active participation in the activities of European Network and GSRT  Steering Group Human Resources and Mobility  Working Groups (WG Promotion, WG Quality, WG Network Management)  HR Strategy Group  National Working Group for the Action Plan related to the Partnership  Educational seminars (eg Brussels, Zagreb) Other Activities

7. Collaboration with other National Networks, especially with the ones of South-Eastern Europe (eg participation in the regional meeting SEE 2010 in Kotor, Montenegro) Other Activities 6. Collaboration with other networks (NCP-PEOPLE, NCP-SME, EUROPE ENTERPRISE NETWORK) 5. Collection of Good / Bad Practices  Implementation of «Scientific VISA»

8. Implementation of FP-7 projects relative to researchers career and Mobility in Europe E-CARE I-SEEMob EURAXESS TOP ReN 2010 Other Activities

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EURAXESS.GR – Detailed information for VISA, Work & Residence permit Detailed information for the procedures and documents that are needed for all stages (VISA application, Work & Residence Permit, Family reunification, Renewal of permit) may be found in the Greek EURAXESS Portal

EURAXESS.GR – Detailed information for Charter & Code Detailed information for the procedures and documents about Charter & Code in the Greek EURAXESS Portal

EURAXESS.GR – Detailed information for E-Library Important documents can be found in the E-Library of the Greek EURAXESS Portal

EURAXESS.GR – Researchers Help-Desk Researchers can submit their requests through researchers Help-Desk in the Greek EURAXESS Portal

EURAXESS.GR – Researchers Help-Desk Form Form for the submission of the researchers requests in Help-Desk of the Greek EURAXESS Portal

Thank you Dimitrios Sanopoulos Coordinator of the Greek EURAXESS Network Head of Liaison Office of CERTH Tel: Fax: