Angelica Valente, PhD Department of Human Physiology Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Main topics Why apply for a MSCA RISE Added value to the research Useful tips 1

2 Why apply for a MSCA RISE International and inter-sectoral cooperation Sharing knowledge and ideas Advancement of science Development of innovation and entrepreneurship Turn creative ideas into innovative products RISE = Research and Innovation Staff Exchange Main Objectives

3 Why apply for a MSCA RISE RISE = Research and Innovation Staff Exchange Marie Skłodowska- Curie Action Staff member unit cost [per person-month of secondment] Institutional unit cost [per person-month of secondment] Research, training and networking costs Management and indirect costs Research and Innovation Staff Exchange Experience scientists Early scientists Administrative, managerial, technical staff NO new contract! Financial modalities

4 Why apply for a MSCA RISE What the most of young scientists miss at the end of their academic studies? - International and inter-sectoral cooperation - Business competence - Turn creative ideas into innovative products - Travel outside their Country - Work in SMEs - Interdisciplinary sectors Create an EU/non-EU Network Business competence with advancement of science Turn creative ideas into innovative products

5 Added value to the research Limitations: Projects are not designed for market NO experience on commercialisation Limitations: NO new skills in research NO access to state of the art knowledge, research facilities and expertise

6 Added value to the research SCAFFY H2020-MSCA-RISE-2014 nanoBAT H2020-MSCA-RISE-2015 Examples of MSCA RISE: 2 Universities + 3 SMEs

7 Added value to the research Supporting all the stages required in a research and innovation chain (from the laboratory benches to the launch product into the market) RISE Projects

8 Useful tips Steps for EU grant Have an idea and understand what you can and specially cannot do Identify the right call ( STUDY the guide for applicants and related EU documents (understand what the EU call requires, EU terminology, etc..) “….The sustainability of the research and innovation project will be reinforced through joint activities to which the project participants as a whole or part would participate. Within the framework of a RISE project, the consortium is therefore expected to implement the research and innovation activities by organising functional secondments and organising/taking part in training courses, workshops, summer schools, seminars, conferences etc. aimed at sharing knowledge, acquiring new skills and developing careers for research and innovation staff members….” “…. Proposals should consider these elements and provide a convincing concept and work plan going beyond the simple scheduling of staff secondments…..”

9 Useful tips Steps for EU grant ExcellenceImpactImplementation Quality, innovative aspects and credibility of the research (including inter/multidisciplinary aspects) Enhancing research- and innovation-related human resources, skills and working conditions to realise the potential of individuals and to provide new career perspectives Overall coherence and effectiveness of the work plan, including appropriateness of the allocation of tasks and resources Clarity and quality of knowledge sharing among the participants in light of the research and innovation objectives. To develop new and lasting research collaborations, to achieve transfer of knowledge between research Institutions and to improve research and innovation potential at the European and global levels Appropriateness of the management structures and procedures, including quality management and risk management Quality of the interaction between the participating organisations Effectiveness of the proposed measures for communication and results dissemination Appropriateness of the institutional environment (infrastructure) Competences, experience and complementarity of the participating organisations and institutional commitment Weighting 50%30%20%

10 Useful tips Steps for EU grant Find the right partners consider knowledge you need requirements of the call (example of UniBS, HCell, InoCure) Meet your partners build a relationship underline their benefit in participanting to your project Run pilot testing Write the proposal Comment to improve it! SCAFFY & nanoBAT