FP7 – PEOPLE – ITN 2010 I nitial T raining N etworks ( ITN ) European Commission

Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Marie Curie Initial Training Networks (ITN) What are Marie Curie Initial Training Networks? Who can apply? Which research topics are supported? How does it work? One PI per Institution Coordinator or Partner??

Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Marie Curie Initial Training Networks (ITN) Who can be appointed in a network? What does the funding cover? How to apply? ESR (Early Stage Researcher) PRIORITY ER (Experienced Researcher) needs to be justified Salary + mobility allowance Consumables Network events + conferences NO EQUIPMENTS – Only 10% overheads MANAGEMENT ‘Build’ the Network Read the call guide

Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Marie Curie Initial Training Networks (ITN) PURPOSE Train ing Improve the career perspectives

Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Marie Curie Initial Training Networks (ITN) KEY WORDS I n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y I n t e r s e c t o r i a l T r a n s f e r o f k n o w l e d g e You NEED industrial teams

Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Marie Curie Initial Training Networks (ITN) THE NETWORK 6 – 10 partners Be careful : the choice of partner is critical Think carefully about Selection of countries Recruitment Management and local facilities Duration: 4 years

Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Marie Curie Initial Training Networks (ITN) FULL NETWORK VS ASSOCIATE PARTNERS Active in recruitment Active in the network events Contributing to training

Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Marie Curie Initial Training Networks (ITN) INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION LevelNetwork Status Recruitment of researchers Training and /or hosting of seconded researchers Participation in Supervisory Board Level 1 – Full Full Network Participant XXX Level 2 – Intermediate Associated Partner XX Level 3 – Minimum Associated Partner X

Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Marie Curie Initial Training Networks (ITN) Evaluation criteria for ITN – S & T Quality 30% – Training 30% – Implementation 20% – Impact 20%

Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Marie Curie Initial Training Networks (ITN) PLAN OF ACTION Step 1 Identify 2-3 partners Step 2 Brainstorm meeting Step 3 Start recruiting new teams Step 4 Work on draft document Step 5 Read the call document Very carefull y

Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Marie Curie Initial Training Networks (ITN) TENTATIVE TIMETABLE Call expected: January 2010 Deadline: 20 April 2010 ?????????? Summer 2009 Brainstorm meeting September 2009 Recruitmen t of partners November 2009 / January 2010 Draft docume nt

Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Marie Curie Initial Training Networks (ITN) Dr Marina Resmini School of Biology and Chemical Sciences Joseph Priestley Building Queen Mary, University of London