1. Researchers on the move: international mobility for a successful career March 7th, 2013 An Jansen, Research Coordination Office

2. Researchers on the move Exploring new horizons benefits … … the university Fresh blood Fresh insights in sciences Complementary expertises International network … the researcher Independence Exploring new research domains, technologies and cultures Enlarging your network

3. Where? The science should lead you o Search a professor/research group with a good reputation and track record o Make sure to visit the research group before making your final decision Researchers on the move Where?

4. Where? The science should lead you o Search a professor/research group with a good reputation and track record o Make sure to visit the research group before making your final decision How long? It’s not about time, but about independence o Reflection: “minimum 1 year, preferably 2 years” o Academic career: >6 months Researchers on the move How long?

5. Funding for mobility to the US BAEF and Fulbright

6. Funding for mobility to the US BAEF and Fulbright Many (post)doctoral fellowships allow research stays abroad e.g. FWO and IWT fellowships, KU Leuven BOF PDM and IOF fellowships

7. Funding for mobility to the US BAEF and Fulbright Many (post)doctoral fellowships allow research stays abroad e.g. FWO and IWT fellowships, KU Leuven BOF PDM and IOF fellowships Mobility allowances: Junior Mobility Programme (JuMo), FWO travel grants

8. Junior Mobility Programme (JuMo) Mobility allowances for long research stays abroad. International and potentially also intersectoral mobility Eligibility criteria PhD’s, postdocs and tenure track professors Min. 6 months abroad Apply min. 3 months and max. 9 months in advance Selection criteria The added value of the outgoing mobility phase and the quality of the research performed at the outgoing host for the researcher's career; The scientific esteem of the candidate The quality of the submitted project and the hosting unit Duration: min. 6 months, support for max. 12 months Budget: travel expenses + monthly allowance Mobility: mandatory Preparation (effort) Application, CV, invitation letter Next deadline: March 2013Success rate: currently very high Contact: viki.vandermeeren@doc.kuleuven.beviki.vandermeeren@doc.kuleuven.be More information: https://www.kuleuven.be/gedocumenteerd/k/s/oproep/35524.htmlhttps://www.kuleuven.be/gedocumenteerd/k/s/oproep/35524.html

9. FWO Travel Grant (long stay abroad) Travel grants for long stays abroad Eligibility criteria max. 1 grant per person per year application at least 3 months in advance specific conditions for young researchers (e.g. min. 1 publication) Selection criteria Intrinsic need for the proposed visit in relation to the research Position of the researcher in his research field Preference for young researchers and FWO fellows. Duration: min. 5 weeks, max. 12 months Budget: travel expenses + €1650/month Mobility: mandatory Preparation (effort) Submit an application Agreement of both sending and receiving head of research unit Next deadline: continuous applications, 3 months in advance Success rate:+/- 65% Contact: nele.beutels@doc.kuleuven.benele.beutels@doc.kuleuven.be More information: www.fwo.bewww.fwo.be

10. Funding for mobility to the US BAEF and Fulbright Many (post)doctoral fellowships allow research stays abroad e.g. FWO and IWT fellowships, KU Leuven BOF PDM and IOF fellowships Mobility allowances: JuMo, FWO travel grants Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowships

11. Marie Curie Fellowships Intra-European fellowships (IEF): mobility within Europe International Outgoing fellowships (IOF): mobility from Europe to a country outside of Europe International Incoming fellowships (IIF): mobility from a country outside of Europe to Europe Career Integration grants (CIG): for establishing at an institution after a mobility period Eligibility criteria PhD or min. 4 years of research experience Stronger track records, on average at least 1 year postdoc Comply with mobility rule (your host institution should located in a country where you have not worked more than 12 months in the last 3 years) Selection criteria Scientific & Technical Quality – Training – Implementation – Impact Candidate Duration: min. 12 months, max. 36 months depending on fellowship Budget: living + mobility + travel + career allowance Mobility: mandatory Preparation (effort) On average 4 weeks needed (but start earlier !) Next deadline: IEF/IOF/IIF: August 14 th 2013; CIG: March 7 th & Sept 18 th 2013 Success rate: 25-34% (CIG >80%) Contact: an.jansen@doc.kuleuven.be; More information: http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/about-mca/actions/index_en.htman.jansen@doc.kuleuven.be http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/about-mca/actions/index_en.htm

12. Funding for mobility to the US BAEF and Fulbright Many (post)doctoral fellowships allow research stays abroad e.g. FWO and IWT fellowships, KU Leuven BOF PDM and IOF fellowships Mobility allowances: JuMo, FWO travel grants Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowships KU Leuven bilateral agreements: - University of Pennsylvania (USA) - University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign (USA) Exchange of academic staff for min. 3 weeks and max. 3 months Deadlines: March 15th and October 15th http://www.kuleuven.be/international/agreements/index.html

13. Funding for mobility to the US BAEF and Fulbright Many (post)doctoral fellowships allow research stays abroad e.g. FWO and IWT fellowships, KU Leuven BOF PDM and IOF fellowships Mobility allowances: JuMo, FWO travel grants Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowships KU Leuven bilateral agreements Research-domain specific funding channels e.g. American Heart Association, Human Frontiers Science Program, EMBO fellowships, …

14. Funding for mobility to the US BAEF and Fulbright Many (post)doctoral fellowships allow research stays abroad, e.g. FWO and IWT fellowships, KU Leuven BOF PDM and IOF fellowships Mobility allowances: JuMo, FWO travel grants Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowships KU Leuven bilateral agreements Research-domain specific funding channels Local host: they might be aware of local and national funding opportunities or provide their own funding!

15. Funding for mobility to the US BAEF and Fulbright Many (post)doctoral fellowships allow research stays abroad, e.g. FWO and IWT fellowships, KU Leuven BOF PDM and IOF fellowships Mobility allowances: JuMo, FWO travel grants Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowships KU Leuven bilateral agreements Research-domain specific funding channels Local host: they might be aware of local and national funding opportunities or provide their own funding! Questions? An.Jansen@doc.kuleuven.be An.Jansen@doc.kuleuven.be

16. PhD and postdoc opportunities in and with France March 27th 2013 http://www.kuleuven.be/research/phd_event/