Being part of a European Network Lowry McComb Durham University

∂ Durham University Approx research students Approx. 350 post-docs Recently good success with FP7 funding – Major COFUND award 2010 – 50% success rate with MC Fellowships 2011 – 23 ITN applications 2012 EURAXESS Local Contact Point 2009 HR Excellence in Research 2011

∂ 1. Participation in Network events Training sessions Conferences – twice yearly conference (2011 Cyprus) + other project conferences Seminars Working Groups

∂ Networking Working Group Essentially a think-tank to further develop the EURAXESS network One rep from each country (LM UK rep) Meet roughly 3 times/year – 1 day meetings Tasks – Rewrite Declaration of Commitment – Define development and support requirements for incoming researchers with mobile research grants – etc

∂ 2. Use of EURAXESS logo

∂ 3. Use of EXTRANET Internal communication platform for EURAXESS members Ready access to specialist advice particularly for researchers moving to another European country

∂ 4. Information and training material Material available for information and training for support staff Beginning to build up material for supporting skills development for internationally mobile researchers Several projects in this area likely in next few years

∂ 5. Participation in EC funded projects Some FP7 calls restricted to EURAXESS participants only e.g. Current call (closing date 18 th April 2012) 2M euro to fund up to 10 projects All participants must be EURAXESS members Call designed to support European mobility Trans-national Collaboration among EURAXESS members on topics related to the Innovation Union Collaborations already forming

∂ 6. Free promotion material Wide range of EURAXESS-branded merchandise available for promotional work

∂ 7. Increased visibility Value in recruitment – recognised ‘kite mark’ for incoming researcher support Potential value in funding applications – ‘kite mark’ recognised within EC funding schemes

∂ 8. Guidance and support From both EC and bridge head organisation

∂ 9. Networking opportunities Across Europe – generally travel funding available Today

∂ 10. Networking statistics Access to EURAXESS networking statistics May ultimately provide useful information on researcher mobility in Europe

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