Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 1 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Human Resources and Mobility in the 6th Framework Programme Marie Curie Actions Inmaculada Peñas Jiménez - DG Research Multi-Country workshop on EU Legislation and Initiatives regarding Training and Mobility of Professionals in the Field of Geology - Brussels 27th October 2005

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 2 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Human Resources and Mobility Programme Mission To increase the quality and quantity of researchers in Europe

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 3 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Human Resources and Mobility Programme Researchers Mobility Portal European network of Mobility Centers: ERA- MORE European Charter for Researchers and Code Scientific Visa for nationals from Third countries; Europe4Reserchers: on-line newsletter The Marie Curie Actions

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 4 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 CHARTER RESEARCHERS: Research freedom/ethical principles Professional responsibility and contractual obligation Accountability Dissemination, exploitation of results Supervision/managerial duties Continuing professional development EMPLOYERS/FUNDERS: Working conditions, stability of employment, salaries Value of mobility Career development Gender issues Intellectual Property Rights Co-authorship Teaching Appraisal systems Participation in decision making bodies

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 5 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 CODE Reference point for transparency in recruitment process Recruitment and Selection Judging merit Recognition of the mobility experience Recognition of qualifications Postdoctoral appointment

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 6 Marie Curie Actions - FP6

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 7 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions Opportunities for researchers at all stages of their career; Coherent approach, based on financing international mobility for researchers; Employ "bottom-up" approach i.e. all fields of science and technological interest for the European Community (no priority areas); Multidisciplinary projects are encouraged;

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 8 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Human Resources and Mobility (Marie Curie Actions)

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 9 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 10 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions Eligible organizations All types of organisation active in research are welcome to take part in Marie Curie Actions: – Public research organisations (e.g. universities, institutes, etc); – Commercial enterprises, especially Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME’s); – Non-profit making organisations (e.g. hospitals, NGOs, etc); – International European Interest Organisations (e.g. ESO, EMBL); – International Organisations (e.g. WHO, UNESCO)

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 11 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions Eligible Researchers Level of Experience: Early-stage Researchers  at the beginning of their career  < 4 years of active research experience (e.g. researchers undertaking a doctoral degree); Experienced Researchers at least 4 years of active research experience or have obtained a doctoral degree. (For some Actions, researchers with more than 10 years of experience will not be eligible)

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 12 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions To develop the offer of structured research training; To stimulate the training and mobility of early stage researchers or within a collaborative research project Application by host (Higher education, research centres, enterprises), who selects fellows Early stages of their career (<4 years experience) Structured training in research (incl. complementary skills) Host Fellowships for Early Stage Research Training and Research Training Networks

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 13 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions To stimulate early stage researchers through participation of conferences and courses Encourage junior researchers to benefit from the experience of leading researchers Variety of Actions (including virtual ones) -series of conferences, summer schools, lab courses etc. on a theme or linked themes Duration from several days to 4 weeks Marie Curie Conferences and Training Courses

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 14 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions Intra-European Fellowships: (1 to 2 years) –From and to EU and Associated Countries Outgoing International Fellowships : (up to years) –EU and Ass. Country fellows to 3rd country Incoming International Fellowships : ( 2 years + possible return) –3rd country promising researchers in EU and Ass. Countries Advanced Training

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 15 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions To develop or reinforce research potential of institutes in need of new competencies Applications by institutions in need of developing new competencies All countries, with priority to Community LFRs/Associate Candidate Countries Host selects and recruits experienced researchers (2- 24 months) Possibility to send own staff (2-12 months) to pre- determined institutions + return Transfer of Knowledge Development Scheme

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 16 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions To create or develop true strategic and durable partnerships Application by Industry and academia partners from at least 2 different countries –if 3 partners: they must be in 3 different countries! Co-ordinating host from industry or academia, with one or more partners from the other sector Funding of exchange of experienced researchers amongst staff members, in both directions (2-24 months) Includes SMEs, spin-offs, start-ups Transfer of Knowledge Industry-Academia Strategic Partnership Scheme Industry-Academia Strategic Partnership Scheme

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 17 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions To promote excellence in European research Marie Curie Excellence Grants up to 4 years -To set up or extend recently established teams -International teams of the highest level -Established around recognized / promising team leader Marie Curie Chairs up to 3 years -Top level teaching appointments -Particularly for researchers who wish to resume their career in Europe Marie Curie Prizes -Prizes for excellent researchers who have benefited from Marie Curie Schemes Excellence Promotion and Recognition

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 18 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions To support integration of a stable research career following a period of mobility Following a 2-year Marie Curie fellowship EU and Associate Country fellows Reintegration of country of origin or elsewhere Contribution € for individual research project Obligation for host to offer minimum 2-year work contract and research project Following a stay outside Europe European researchers who have been outside Europe for 5 years Contribution €80 000; 3-year work contract Reintegration Grants

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 19 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions Contribution to researchers -Living allowance (by researcher category and country) -Travel costs -Mobility allowance -Career development allowance Contribution to host institutions -Costs of eligible researchers -Specific projects costs (organisation, co-ordination...) -Overheads -Management costs (incl. audit certificate) Not all contributions apply to all schemes Community Contribution

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 20 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions Community Contribution Contribution to researchers -Living allowance (reference, cost of living index 100) -Travel costs depending on distance: €250-€2500/year -Mobility allowance €500/month (no family); €800/month (family) -Career development allowance €2000/fellow (min. 1 year stay) Does not apply to Conferences / Excellence schemes

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 21 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions Contribution to host institutions -Training/research costs of eligible researchers -€250-€750/fellow-month (depending on scheme) -Specific projects costs (organisation, co-ordination…) -actual costs incurred (max. depending on scheme) -Overheads -generally max. of 10% of direct costs -Management costs (incl. audit certificate) -(including audit certification): 3% or 7%, depending on scheme Not all contributions apply to all schemes Community Contribution

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 22 Marie Curie Actions - FP6

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 23 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions Preparing a proposal Infopack: The Call Text The Guide for Proposers (containing the proposal submission forms) The Work Programme of the HRM Activity Also: The ‘Handbook’ for the corresponding action The brochure ‘a rough guide to the Marie Curie Actions’

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 24 Marie Curie Actions - FP6

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 25 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 26 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions EST PROPOSALS NON-SELECTED VERSUS SELECTED

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 27 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions TOK IAP PROPOSALS NON-SELECTED VERSUS SELECTED

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 28 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions TOK DEV PROPOSALS NON-SELECTED VERSUS SELECTED

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 29 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 Marie Curie Actions For further information Marie Curie Actions: calls for proposals: actions/helpdesk/index.cfm actions/helpdesk/index.cfmHelpdesk: actions/helpdesk/index.cfmhttp://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/mariecurie- actions/helpdesk/index.cfm actions/ actions/information/ncp_en.htmlNational Contact Points: actions/information/ncp_en.html actions/

Science, research and developmentEuropean Commission HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 30 Marie Curie Actions - FP6 The future: FP7 People Programme Initial training of researchers Life-long training and career development Industry-academia pathways and partnerships International dimension Specific actions for policy development