K Boyle, Archaeology & Anthropology: 20 March 2013

CIG v. IxF CIGIxF Mainly relevant for newly appointed UTOs, SRAs (4years + contract) or equivalent who meet the mobility criteria Recently mobile; must be within 12 months of start of new contract Archaeology example: new UTO with PhD in Austria and post-doc in Germany. Started April 2011, deadline March 2012 Two deadlines pa Intra-European Fellowship (IEF): ERA to Cambridge International Outgoing Fellowship (IOF): Cambridge to non ERA International Incoming Fellowship (IIF): non-ERA to Cambridge One deadline pa

Fundamental Issues Follow the rules Apply for the right one Read the Guidelines Ask for help Allow plenty of time

Applications Application of Two parts (A & B) One stage Application via ECAS & SEP ECAS: European Commission Authentication Service SEP (was EPSS): Electronic Proposal Submission Service Register early

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IEF, IOF, IIF: Part A A1: make the Acronym memorable Use keywords to focus assessor selection Make the abstract clear, concise but full of information Be honest about previous applications A2: get the information right – use the PIC number A3: be honest and precise be precise over activity/places of residence during the previous 5 years. Precise date of PhD award A4: Funding request Amounts predetermined, based on project duration, personal circumstances & time since 1 st degree

Part B B1 RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL QUALITY Research/technological quality (inter/multidisciplinary), Appropriateness of research methodology and approach, Timeliness and relevance of the project Host research expertise Quality of the group/scientist in charge B2 TRAINING or TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE Clarity/quality of research training or KT objectives Relevance/quality of additional research training/transferable skills Quantitative/qualitative host B3 RESEARCHER Research experience Research results taking into account level of experience Independent thinking and leadership qualities Match between the fellow's profile and project Potential for reaching/reinforcing position of maturity Potential to acquire new knowledge B4 IMPLEMENTATION (at/by Host) Quality of infrastructures/facilities & international collaborations Practical arrangements for project implementation/management Feasibility and credibility of the project Practical/administrative arrangements/support for hosting fellow B5 IMPACT Impact on the future career prospects Contribution to career development/re-establishment Benefit of mobility to the European Research Area Development of lasting international cooperation/collaborations Contribution to European excellence/competitiveness Impact of the proposed outreach activities You and your CV Science Quality of Host Host You and Europe You at the Host

Research & Technological Quality (8 pp.) Inter- and multidisciplinary aspects must be illustrated Good account of state-of-the-art ‘Experts’ are interested and informed, but not necessarily specialists; may be specialists in related fields Illustrate it if appropriate Objectives & reasons Explain and justify Methodology and its appropriateness Explain and justify Materials/data and expected results Describe Illustrate it if appropriate Predict where possible Timeliness and relevance to you and Europe Quality of Host ‘Scientist(s)’ As much about him/her as you: include full details, including publications

Training (IEF, IOF) (2pp.) Training objectives What new skills and knowledge are you intending to acquire? How is it relevant How will you be trained? Who will train you? Where? Additional training/transferable skills Skills acquired which will help you get a job in or outside academia How will you learn these Mentoring & tutoring You need details from your potential departments Do not depend entirely on University of X’s generic schemes.

Knowledge Transfer: IIF and IOF (year 3) (2pp or part thereof ) For the betterment of Europe, European Science and Excellence What knowledge will Europe gain from the Fellow’s presence in or return to Europe? How will knowledge be transferred? K-T activities Use but do not depend on University measures: show initiative at department levels Transfer of knowledge/awareness about Marie Curie actions outside and within Europe European Excellence (again)

The Researcher (7 pp.) YOU ! You specified information from your CV Research Results Your main/significant achievements. From PhD to the role you have played in changing government policy on X Independent thinking and leadership What you have organised yourself Match between profile and project Potential What the IxF will help you do in future, career plans Potential to acquire new knowledge Show you are able to learn things during the Fellowship

Implementation (6pp.) “The Fellow will be responsible for project management, with the assistance of experienced finance and administrative staff in the Host Department. Further project management skills will thereby be acquired.” YES “The project will be managed by the University’s central administration and financial system” NO

IMPACT (4pp.) All subjects have impact European Scientific Excellence and Competitiveness Career progression; benefit to you; your career: useful as a future scientific citizen of Europe, in a position of professional maturity Relevance to non-academia – SMEs, industry (e.g. Heritage industry, primary/secondary education) proposed outreach activities Potentially changing policies at national or (preferably) EU &/or world level? Lasting European Co-operation & Collaboration, to the benefit of the ERA

Tips : some Eurobabble – use JUSTIFIABLE superlatives Show that the project and you are the very best in Europe Aims, methodology How is it different from anything done anywhere else? Your major achievements so far Effects of your research so far: impact Publications Project work, organisational skills etc Expertise of the HI and scientist in charge Why are the HI and Scientist the only place and person/team worth going to? Impact Stress how will your project improve (European) science Outreach: plan to use new and older media

Additional tips for the IOF Excellence of outgoing AND return hosts Phases Outgoing: why is it the best place to go? why can’t you do it anywhere in Europe? Return (KT): why it is the best place to return to in the ERA? how will the ERA and European Scientific Community benefit from knowledge gained in the Third Country? academic and industrial benefit?

Career Integration Grants You must have been mobile You must have new (<12 months), long- term job here (100k) 25k euros pa will provide research expenses etc Help establish you as leader in the field, via project costs Help you build up your team

CIG Research & Technological quality Objectives Inter/multidisciplinary aspects Appropriateness of methodology/approach Originality, Timeliness and relevance The research must be seen to be new but... Researcher Research career potential You already have a job so... Quality of previous work Independent thinking and leadership CV Publications; if many, use high impact journals etc Implementation Host organisation quality, infrastructure, facilities etc Feasibility/credibility + work plan Management Practical arrangements Contingency plans Risk management strategy Impact Career impact & potential long-term professional integration in Europe Potential for transferring knowledge to the host organization Capacity to develop lasting co-operation and collaborations with other countries Don’t forget European science & excellence Plans for dissemination and exploitation of results Include new media Impact of the proposed outreach activities Outreach is absolutely essential

A few extras.... The EU likes a relationship with industry (SMEs etc) EU documents and policies, e.g. Biodiversity, heritage, education or learning Also UNESCO & NATO Add a picture or a map Avoid the subjunctive; be positive Need clear risk management strategy and exit strategy (?) It has to be credible & feasible Remember the reader: assessors are professors etc, specialist and interdisciplinary slants: may not be specialist in your field. key to assessment is understanding of method; material does not matter. they have many to read Don’t forget the Gantt Chart

WPWP A simple Gantt chart The more detail the better Months WPTask 1Arrangement & logistics 2Data creation/compilation 3Training & analysis 1 4Training & analysis 2 5Publication submissions 6Presentations, conferences, outreach

Looking for help from the Host Department ? The science, the host and the scientist in charge = YOU the applicant, with some help (70:30) Training, transferable skills & mentoring = YOU, with help (60:40) Knowledge Transfer (IOF) = YOU, with help (80:20) Researcher = YOU Implementation = YOU, with help (50:50) Impact = YOU, with help (50:50) D O NOT DEPEND ON THE H OST ’ S WEB SITE FOR INFORMATION. ASK THE RGA, ADMINISTRATOR & HOST SCIENTIST

Final Advice Follow the rules If sections are too long they will not be read If wrong font or margin sizes used it will not be read Warning: EPSS does not like non- English characters & symbols Apply for the right one Don’t forget to submit