1 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision HUMAN RESOURCES AND MOBILITY IN THE 6th RTD FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME ( ) MARIE CURIE ACTIONS International Actions Nicholas NEWMAN DG for Research The Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions International Fellowships Division RTD.D.5 European Commission Tel.: Fax:

2 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision Notice to the Reader This presentation is based on the broad orientations adopted for the Sixth RTD Framework Programme by the Community bodies concerned (in particular the Decision of the Europoean Parliament and the Council of 27 June 2002), as well as on the proposed orientations in view of adopting the specific programmes and the corresponding participation rules. As these texts have not yet been definitively adopted, the data concerning them contained in this presentation may yet be subject to revision.

3 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision HUMAN RESOURCES AND MOBILITY  OBJECTIVES  To provide Europe with a good supply of top- class researchers  More Specifically by:  Training researchers in Europe  Attracting top-class researchers to Europe  Attracting back top-class European researchers  Training Europeans outside Europe

4 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision Human Resources & Mobility Overall View  Host actions (in research training networks, institutions, conferences and courses)  Individual actions (intra-European and international fellowships)  Promotion (premiums and chairs) and recognition ( prizes) of excellence  Return and reintegration mechanisms   Cooperation with Member States and Associated Countries  Cooperation within FP6

5 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision Prizes Chairs Research Training Networks Knowledge Transfer & Advanced Training Initial Training Targeted Advanced Research Excellence Individual Fellowships Host Fellowships for Knowledge Transfer Host Fellowships for Early-stage Researchers Conferences & Specific Training Activities Premiums Human Resources and Mobility: Coherence and Complementarities International Fellowships

6 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision MARIE CURIE SCHEMES Major New Features Maximum continuity / Increased flexibility  Marie Curie label  Opening of schemes to third country nationals  No age limit  Reintegration measure (including incentives to return to Europe)  Promotion of Excellence

7 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision Evolution from FP5 to FP6 FP5 JAPAN Fellowships  2 years  with language course INCO-DEV Bursaries  From emerging, transition and developing countries  6 months  with RTD projects Strategic Action on Training & Excellence Strategic Action on Training & Excellence   including a return phaseFP6 Outgoing Fellowships  Worldwide  2 years outside Europe + 1 year return phase Incoming Fellowships  Worldwide  Return phase possible if from emerging, transition or developing country Reintegration Fellowships in Europe

8 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision Outgoing International Fellowships  Researchers from EU and Associated States  Minimum 4 years experience or doctorate  Joint proposal by fellow and host institution  To Third Countries  A coherent project up to 3 years with 2 phases:  experience outside Europe up to 2 years and  obligatory return to Europe, typically half the duration of the 1st. phase  “valorisation” in Europe of experience gained  reinforce relations between EU and third countries

9 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision Incoming International Fellowships  High level third country researchers  Minimum 4 years experience or doctorate  Joint proposal by fellow and host institution  Towards Europe  Return mechanism for researchers  from developing countries  from emerging and transition economies  reinforce the research potential of these countries  strengthen relations between the EU and third countries

10 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision Return and reintegration of European researchers having undertaken research outside Europe during at least 5 years  Precise project evaluated on its intrinsic merits  Up to 2 years  Research project (via host institution)  Entrepreneurial activities  compensate partly for the brain drain

11 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision Marie Curie Schemes Marie Curie Excellence Grants Marie Curie Chairs Marie Curie Excellence Awards Excellence, Promotion and Recognition

12 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision Marie Curie Schemes Co -operation with Member & Associated States  Co-finance initiatives fostering co-operation & synergies with national & regional programmes  Proximity support to researchers Internal, Framework Programme Co-operation Other Activity Lines in FP6

13 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision  General information:  General information on research:  Information on research programmes:  Information requests:  And RTD Info  Soon: A MOBILITY WEB PORTAL Information

14 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision Opportunities for young European researchers  Go to  Find the vacancy that suits you  Contact the host and send your CV Positions within the EU Fifth Framework Programme will be open until 2005

15 EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Certain data in this presentation are subject to revision International Fellowships Conclusions  International mobility of researchers is increasingly important in an increasingly globalised economy  Mobility of researchers and the attractiveness of Europe for them are amongst the keys of the European Research Area and the New Framework Programme