Brussels, 22 September 05 Europe for Researchers Policies and Strategies Europe for Researchers Policies and Strategies Massimo Serpieri Strategy and Policy Aspects The Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions European Commission

Brussels, 22 September 05 The weakness number quality of PhD but researchers (Not the number and quality of PhD, but of researchers …)

Brussels, 22 September 05 The needs labour market An open and competitive European labour market for its researchers: research environment  An attractive research environment  Training  Training which responds to the needs of the labour market career development  Research career development perspectives  Financial incentives

Brussels, 22 September 05 How does Europe react? The European Research Area The Lisbon and Barcelona objectives (and the re-launch of the Lisbon strategy) - The Commission together with the Member States must take the remove obstacles to mobility of researchers in Europe necessary steps to remove obstacles to mobility of researchers in Europe increase the number of researchersby The need to increase the number of researchers per 1000 workforce by % of GDP to research by Devote 3% of GDP to research by 2010 What is needed? integrated strategy An integrated strategy for the development of Human Resources in R&D in Europe

Brussels, 22 September 05 From mobility to career development A Mobility Strategy for the European Research Area (2001) Communication: Researchers in the ERA – one profession, multiple careers (18 July 2003) and Council Resolution (Nov. 2003) New initiatives 2004/2005: PortalThe European Researcher‘s Mobility Portal ERA-MOREERA-MORE, the European Network of Mobility Centres CharterandCodeRecommendation on the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for their Recruitment Researchers in Europe Initiative2005 Researchers in Europe Initiative third-country researchersPackage for third-country researchers

Brussels, 22 September 05 The European Researcher’s Mobility Portal ( The European Researcher’s Mobility Portal (

Brussels, 22 September 05 ERA-MORE, the European Network of Mobility Centres ( Launch of ERA- MORE: June Mobility CentersAbout 180 Mobility Centers throughout the 32 participating countries in Europe

Brussels, 22 September 05 The ERA-MORE Network Each Mobility Centre acts as a point of entry for researchers looking for practical information and guidance fulfils its information and assistance task either by direct proximity assistance or by directing the person(s) concerned to the appropriate specialised centre

Brussels, 22 September 05 Charter and Code: why such instruments? career structuresDifferences of career structures in Europe FragmentationFragmentation at local/regional/national level recrutiment proceduresClose, non transparent and local recrutiment procedures career development prospectsLack of career development prospects

Brussels, 22 September 05 CHARTER career management CHARTER = Reference point for the career management aimed at Enhancing and maintaining a supportive research environment and working culture a supportive research environment and working culture within which researchers act as professionals Employers/Funders recognise as professionals researchers act as professionals and Employers/Funders recognise researchers as professionals

Brussels, 22 September 05 Social security – 7 a That Member States endeavour to ensure that researchers “enjoy adequate social security coverage”.That Member States endeavour to ensure that researchers “enjoy adequate social security coverage”. “…according to their legal status“…according to their legal status

Brussels, 22 September 05 Social security – Item 7b) Within this context, particular attention should be paid to the portability of pension rights, either statutory or supplementary, for researchers moving…”

Brussels, 22 September 05 W. conditions: flexibility provide where appropriate the flexibility deemed essential … in accordance with existing national legislation and with national or sectoral collective bargaining agreements

Brussels, 22 September 05 … & stability Employers …should …commit themselves as far as possible to improving the stability of employment conditions for researchers, implementing and abiding by the principles and terms laid down in the EU Directive on Fixed-Term Work

Brussels, 22 September 05 CODE transparency in recruitment process CODE = Reference point for transparency in recruitment process Recruitment and Selection Judging meritJudging merit mobility experienceRecognition of the mobility experience qualificationsRecognition of qualifications Postdoctoral appointment

Brussels, 22 September 05 The Researchers in Europe 2005 Initiative (

Brussels, 22 September 05 The Researchers in Europe 2005 Initiative Awareness-raising campaign better public understandingPromote a better public understanding of the contribution of researchers to society young peopleEncourage more young people to embark on careers in R&D attractiveness of the EUContribute to the overall attractiveness of the EU as a reference area for research talent from all over the world

Brussels, 22 September 05 third-country researchers Package for third-country researchers specific residence permit third countries Scope: Making Europe more attractive for researchers from all over the world = idea of a specific residence permit for those of third countries 16 March 2004: a directivetwo recommendations 16 March 2004: proposal of a directive and two recommendations on the admission of third-country nationals to carry out scientific research in the EU One directive fast track procedure One directive for fast track procedure for researchers 1st recommendationlong-term admission > 3 months 1st recommendation covering the long-term admission of researchers (= entry and stay to the EU for > 3 months ) 2nd recommendationshort-term visas July nd recommendation covering the short-term visas (adopted in July 2005)

Brussels, 22 September 05 The 2nd Recommendation (short-term admission,< 3 months) individual need of a visa -It deals with the individual need of a visa when a researcher should attend conferences etc. -Most important proposed concrete measures: To facilitate the issuing of visas, including multiple onesTo facilitate the issuing of visas, including multiple ones Harmonization of documents in proof requested when introducing visa applicationHarmonization of documents in proof requested when introducing visa application

Brussels, 22 September 05 Thank you for your attention! Massimo Serpieri European Commission The Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Strategy and Policy Aspects